Breathing for Junior Athletes
This course is SELF PACED meaning you have access to all assets at your own convenience.
Breathing for Junior Athletes is a science-led, real-world course designed to help adults working in junior sport confidently and safely apply breathing techniques to support performance, emotional regulation, recovery, and long-term resilience.
Junior athletes are experiencing pressure earlier than ever. Selection, competition, expectations, and modern environments place increasing demands on developing nervous systems. While technical and physical development are prioritised, the ability to regulate under pressure is often overlooked.
Breathing sits at the intersection of physiology, psychology, and the nervous system. When applied correctly, it becomes one of the most effective tools for supporting junior athletes under pressure. When applied poorly, it can increase anxiety, dysregulation, and confusion.
This course bridges that gap.
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The course is delivered over 15 hours and progresses from foundational breathing science to practical, real-world application.
You’ll learn:
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Breathing Science & Functional Foundations: Understand how breathing works - from chemistry to mechanics - and how it shapes oxygen delivery, CO₂ balance, and performance under pressure in junior athletes.
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Nervous System Regulation & Cognitive Performance: Learn how breathing and the nervous system interact, and why breath is the fastest way to influence stress, emotions, and decision-making in adolescents.
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Performance Application & Sport-Specific Integration: Apply breathing strategies before, during, and after performance, using practical protocols that actually work in junior sport settings.
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Stress Resilience & CO₂ Tolerance Training: Build stress resilience safely by developing age-appropriate CO₂ tolerance and recovery-focused breathing practices for long-term consistency.
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Professional Delivery: Coaching & Team Implementation: Implement breathing training in real teams, including how to communicate with parents, overcome resistance, and support athletes pitch-side.
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Guided Practice & Meditation Library: Access ready-to-use guided breathing and meditation audios designed specifically for junior athletes - from warm-ups to sleep support.
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Safety, Ethics & Clinical Considerations: Work safely and ethically with youth, understanding contraindications, red flags, consent, and when to refer out.
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Assessment & Professional Certification: Prove your skills through assessments and real-world scenarios, completing your certification with confidence and clarity.