Candidates will learn
Level 1 Award in Coaching Weightlifting
Learners will cover an introduction to the processes and principles of coaching Weightlifting to adults and children. The Award offers an opportunity for those with little or no experience of coaching to be introduced to the principles of planning, delivering and evaluating coaching activities in Weightlifting. They will be helped to understand how to effectively assist more qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions, as well as how to design and plan training sessions.
Modules include: –
- Roles and responsibilities of a coach including safeguarding
- Safety in the sport
- The Snatch: the key positions for the British Weightlifting technical model; the British
- The clean and jerk
- Creating a planned session
Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Weightlifting
The course consists of two parts: the first being the online content that needs to be successfully completed and passed by all learners and the second to complete 2 days of practical delivery and assessments.
Modules include:
- Roles and responsibilities of a coach including safeguarding and behaviour management
- Effective communication when teaching in sport
- How to plan, deliver and review linked and progressive sessions for athletes
- Safety in the sport
- Anatomy and physiology
- Fitness and nutrition for Weightlifting
- The lifts – The Snatch and the Clean and Jerk. Find and correct faults and learn how to move between the key positions
- Accessory lifts including squats; deadlifts and derivatives of the Olympic lifts
- Introduction to competition coaching
Progression Routes
Level 1 Award in Coaching Weightlifting
The Level 1 Award in Coaching Weightlifting is designed for those who are new to coaching, but who have some knowledge of the sport and would like to learn how to apply that in a coaching environment. Coaches should be committed to their own development and should be looking to gain experience whilst working with a more experienced coach who is already qualified at Level 2 Coaching or higher lifting.
Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Weightlifting
The Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Weightlifting is for coaches who have experience of delivering independent coaching sessions to groups of people. The certificate enables coaches to independently create, deliver and evaluate a series of linked and progressive Weightlifting coaching. The course will cover further principles and aspects to an athlete’s development. This will allow any qualified person to work as an independent coach, assist with the development of other coaches and also assist athletes at national competitions as their qualified coach.
Qualifications
Successfully passing both these awards this will allow you to start actively coaching the sport of Weightlifting. You will also be eligible to progress further on our Education Pathway by meeting the requirements to move onto a Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Weightlifting and also a Level 3 Award in Instructing Weightlifting
Course Dates
Level 1 Dates:
BWL1040 – 27th of April 2024 – Edinburgh
BWL1041 – 22nd of September 2024 – Perth
Level 2 Dates:
BWL2027 – 30th of June 2024 – Edinburgh
BWL2028 – 24th of November 2024 – Perth
Entry Requirements
Entry requirement
Level 1 Award in Coaching Weightlifting
- Be at least 17 years of age on the first day of the course
- Have some experience of the lifts and weightlifting
- Be able to communicate effectively in English
Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Weightlifting
Candidates are required to:
- Have completed a 1st4sport Level 1 Award in Coaching Weightlifting or 1st4sport Level 2 Award in Instructing Weightlifting
- Be at least 18 years of age on the first day of the course
- Have some experience of the lifts and weightlifting
- Be able to communicate effectively in English
Assessment
Level 1 Award in Coaching Weightlifting
The course consists of two parts: the first being the online content that needs to be successfully completed and passed by all learners and the second to complete 1 day of practical delivery and assessments. Following the successful attendance and passing of these elements, you will then become a British Weightlifting qualified Level 1 Coach.
Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Weightlifting
The course consists of two parts: the first being the online content that needs to be successfully completed and passed by all learners and the second to complete 1 day of practical delivery and assessments.
Please Read Before Registering
The course is delivered and assessed over 1 day plus completion of the e-learning modules, with assessments carried out on both days.
Please select the dates and location of the course you would like to attend below and complete the online application form.
Further information will be sent to attendees prior to the event. This will include e-learning registration, venue information, timings and a course breakdown.