Olympic Weightlifting Instructor Certification Course
Introduction to the Olympic Weightlifting Instructor Certification Course
Olympic lifting forms an integral part of the strength and conditioning programmes of many athletes from a wide variety of sports. If you work with athletes from swimming to shot putt, rugby to rowing, then being able to teach and apply the Olympic lifts and modified lifts to your clients will greatly improve their performance. This course covers all of the pre-requisite exercises, the Olympic lifts (Snatch, Clean and Jerk), the modified Olympic lifts and the Olympic Pulls.
This course will teach you the history, benefits, terminology and correct techniques of the Olympic lifts and variations. You will learn how to gradually develop your clients athleticism and speed strength using this form of training, and how to test and implement a sound resistance training programme.
Olympic Weightlifting Instructor Certification Course Aims
The Aim of ‘Olympic Weightlifting Instructor Certification’ is to provide a comprehensive overview for fitness professionals of the background and practical application of Olympic lifting.
Objectives : By the end of the course attendees should be able to:
1. Understand the correct terminology for the Olympic Lifts, modified lifts and the pulls.
2. Understand the safety considerations and contra-indications associated with Olympic lifting.
3. List the benefits of Olympic lifting as part of a well-rounded and appropriately periodised resistance training programme.
4. Demonstrate competent techniques for the Power Clean, Split Jerk and Power Snatch exercises.
5. Apply progressions and regressions to the Clean, Jerk and Snatch exercises.
6. Show an understanding of how to include assistant exercises, Olympic Pulls, Modified Olympic Lifts and the Olympic Lifts within a progressive resistance training programme.
Assessments:
Theory - Theory questions of foundation understanding and applied knowledge.
Practical - Demonstration of the Power Clean, Split Jerk and Power Snatch exercises.
Olympic Weightlifting Instructor Certification Programme Timetable
Pre-Course - Review of Manual and Completion of Theory Worksheets - (2 Hours)
Day 1
10.00 Registration, Introductions - Olympic Weightlifting Theory
11.15 Break
11.30 Practical - The Snatch
13.00 Lunch
13.45 Practical - The Clean & Jerk
15.15 Break
15.30 Theory - Teaching the Snatch and Clean & Jerk
16.45 Consolidation and Overview of Day 2
17.00 Day 1 Conclusion
Mid-Course - Review of Material and Revision for Theory and Practical Assessments
Day 2
10.00 Practical - Teaching the Snatch and Clean & Jerk
11.30 Break
11.45 Theory/Practical - Progressions and Variations of the Lifts
13.00 Lunch
13.45 Theory Exam and Programming
14.45 Programming and Application of the Olympic Lifts
15.15 Break
15.30 Practical Assessments – Snatch, Clean & Jerk, Modified Lifts, Accessory Lifts
17.00 Course Conclusion
Olympic Weightlifting Instructor Certification Entry Requirements
To qualify for REPs CPD, attendees should possess:
- Level 3 Advanced Instructor or Personal Trainer Qualification minimum
- Valid REPs membership
This course is open to those not meeting the entry requirements - fitness enthusiasts, strength and conditioning coaches, physiotherapists and instructors not on the Register of Exercise Professionals, but will not be able to use the course as REPs CPD.
National Occupational Standards
This course is mapped against National Occupational Standards:
- D447 (Plan and deliver personal training)
Course Formats Available
Timetabled, Small and In-House Courses
Price
£264.38 includes
- Olympic Weightlifting Instructor Manual
- Olympic Weightlifting Instructor Certificate
- Olympic Weightlifting Instructor Logo
- Example Olympic Weightlifting Sessions
- Session Plan Templates
- Screening & Assessment Forms
- Data Analysis & Assessment Files
- Olympic Weightlifting Promo Poster
- £25 off your next Juice timetabled course booking
- Free Telephone and email support
- Refresh your skills by resitting the course again for Free
- Unique Money Back Guarantee
Accreditation
16 REPs Points
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