SportTutor Learning Portal

SportTutor is a free online learning platform provided by Sport New Zealand, offering access to a wide range of short courses and learning resources for coaches, volunteers, officials, parents, and sport leaders. Courses can be completed at your own pace and cover topics that support safe, positive, and quality sporting experiences.

Explore some of our recommended online learning opportunities below to support your coaching and ongoing development.

Concussion:

When in Doubt, Sit Them Out

A concussion can happen in any play, sport or active recreation space and it isn’t always obvious. This short module will help you recognise the signs of a concussion and know what to do next. Aligned to the National Sport Concussion Guidelines, it’s designed to help you make informed decisions around concussions.

By the end of this module, you'll be able to:
      • recognise a potential concussion from signs and symptoms or a mechanism of injury
      • judge when removal is the right action
      • refer someone to the appropriate medical expert
      • identify red flags that need urgent medical attention (including when to call 111)
      • follow guidelines if no red flags are present
      • feel more confident making safe decisions and supporting a participant's recovery.

The module is self-paced, so you can start at any time and revisit content as needed. There is one module which takes approximately 30 minutes to complete.

Thriving Under Fire:

Dealing with passionate (difficult) people

This course gives you the skills to deal with passionate people, also known as angry parents, upset fans, confused club members, confrontational committee members, sulking suppliers, prickly players, grumpy coaches, niggly neighbours, crying children or neglected spouses.

In four modules covering (fifteen topics) you will learn why people act the way they do, why you find them difficult and simple things you can do to keep them as raving fans, good friends, loyal supporters, faithful spouses and contented kids.

The TUF programme is an award winning programme used in retail and service industries that has been adapted for those involved with sport and recreation. It could make a big difference to your life.

Each module would take about 20 – 25 minutes to complete. We recommend you do small amounts each day and take time to think about what you are learning and apply it in real life.