Running Coach Certification

ASFA’s Running Coach Certification is an in-depth qualification designed for fitness professionals, personal trainers, speed and endurance enthusiasts who wish to specialize in running training. This comprehensive certification provides a profound understanding of the principles of running mechanics, endurance training, gait analysis, track & field performance and injury prevention. Stand out in your fitness career with our best running coach certification available online.

Our Running Coach Certification program explores the science and art of running, covering the biomechanics, training strategies, and nutrition principles crucial for effective coaching. As a certified running specialist, you will gain the expertise to design and conduct running programs that improve speed, endurance, and efficiency, while minimizing injury risk. You will be equipped to provide safe, effective, and enjoyable training for individuals of all fitness levels.

Upon completion of our Running Coach Certification, you should be able to: 

• Understand and apply the principles of biomechanics, sports science for speed and endurance training
• Design comprehensive running coaching plans tailored to the specific goals and abilities of each runner
• Serve as a sprint coach and/or endurance coach, providing expert guidance and support to runners of all levels
• Display an enhanced knowledge of running-specific fitness considerations

All ASFA exams follow an independent study format. For comprehensive preparation, we advise referring to the recommended reading materials listed alongside each qualification. Upon successfully completing your self-study certified running coach exam, your qualification will be sent to your email and will also be available for immediate download via our dedicated certificate download page. 

After successful completion of our self-study exam, you will receive your running coach certification online, validating your expertise in this specialized area of fitness training. As a running specialist, you will be instrumental in guiding runners on their journey to improved performance from sprinting to marathon coach and improve their overall fitness. Start now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in running coach training.