Pelatih olahraga menggunakan berbagai metode untuk memaksimalkan potensi pemain yang mereka pimpin. Disiplin pembinaan olahraga dibangun di atas basis pengetahuan yang beragam, termasuk strategi permainan, fisiologi olahraga dan psikologi olahraga.

A certificate is proof of qualification of a certain set of skills. Students who obtain a certificate have completed educational requirements and tests. Through completion, they become ready to pursue a degree or diploma, or to head into the professional world in their field of expertise.