Sunitha Kanabathy

Master of Education in Sport Science candidate with hands-on experience in physical training, sports coaching, fitness programme development and people development. Experienced in designing age-appropriate training programmes, conducting fitness assessments, mentoring individuals and leading teams. Strong background in rugby and sports performance, with a passion for developing students' physical literacy, teamwork, discipline and healthy lifestyles.

Sport Department Leader at DECATHLON MALAYSIA (2025-12 – Present)

• Led and mentored a team of 8–12 staff through coaching, performance feedback and professional development.
• Conducted onboarding and induction training for new sports department employees.
• Delivered product and sports-related knowledge sessions to develop team competency and confidence.
• Planned and coordinated team activities based on operational needs and performance objectives.
• Monitored individual and team performance and implemented improvement strategies.
• Organised monthly department meetings and facilitated performance discussions.

Full-time Sport Advisor at DECATHLON MALAYSIA (2024-09 – 2025-12)

• Delivered personalised guidance on fitness equipment, training programmes, sizing, and sports performance to customers.
• Mentored and trained 5–8 teammates through product knowledge sharing, demonstrations, and customer engagement sessions.
• Conducted fitness product demonstrations and challenges to promote active lifestyles and encourage sports participation.
• Supported department recruitment, onboarding, and team development activities.
• Monitored customer feedback and department performance to identify opportunities for service and product improvement.

Part-time Personal Trainer at READ MY GAME SDN BHD (2022-06 – 2023-09)

• Designed and delivered age-appropriate fitness programmes for 15–20 weekly clients, focusing on strength conditioning, endurance, and functional fitness.
• Conducted individual and small-group training sessions, adapting instruction according to participants' goals, fitness levels, and needs.
• Educated participants on proper exercise techniques, injury prevention, and fundamental fitness principles to support safe and effective training.
• Monitored participant progress through body composition analysis, fitness testing, and performance tracking, adjusting programmes based on individual development.
• Provided continuous feedback, motivation, and coaching to support participant engagement and goal achievement.
• Collaborated with other trainers to develop and deliver group fitness classes and wellness programmes.

Part-time Sport Advisor at DECATHLON MALAYSIA (2023-09 – 2024-09)

• Provided practical guidance on running, fitness equipment, and sports accessories based on customers' needs and activity levels.
• Conducted product demonstrations and assisted customers in understanding proper equipment use and sports applications.
• Supported sports activities, team operations, and customer engagement during high-traffic periods.

Master of Education in Sport Science – Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) (2024-09)

Bachelor of Business in Administration – Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) (2020-09 – 2024-07)

Pre-Diploma in Sport – Sekolah Sukan Malaysia Pahang (SSMP) (2018-07 – 2021-04)