Certified Weightlifting Instructor

This fundamentals course will guide you on the foundations of the snatch, clean and jerk and assistance exercises. Appropriate for both beginners and experts, this course will provide a broad knowledge base on the lifts.

Duration

8 weeks

Location

Online Learning

Credits

12 CPD Points

Start Date

Start at anytime

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Additional Information

The course is recognised by the Register of Exercise Professionals South Africa (REPSSA). REPSSA is part of ICREPS; an international confederation of registers for exercise professionals which operates world-wide, allowing members to work anywhere in the world.

This course teaches you the basic lifts of Olympic lifting and the key fundamental coaching techniques for you and your clients.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Implement the correct lifting protocols for basic lifts
• Demonstrate knowledge of the biomechanics behind lifting
• Implement coaching and corrective strategies
• Use flexibility strategies in training techniques

Olympic lift training manual

Applicants should have a valid NQF level 4 fitness qualification.

Performance Division Courses are offered online (International)

Olympic lift Instructor

Programme Timeline

Additional Information

This course is accredited with REPPSA

This course is for those wishing to become recognized as a Certified Olympic Weightlifting Coach

  • Theory
  • Warm Up
  • Snatch
  • Snatch Assistance Exercises
  • Clean
  • Clean Assistance Exercises
  • Jerk
  • Overhead Assistance Exercises

A knowledge base of anatomy and physiology is needed to take part in this course

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