Level 4 Diploma in Coaching Strength and Conditioning

Who is this course for?

The Level 4 Strength and Conditioning qualification has been designed for Level 3 Personal Trainers, Advanced Level 3 Gym Instructors and people who have completed their BWL Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Power who are looking to advance their career in the field of strength and conditioning, providing strength and conditioning (S&C) support to athletes of all abilities.

 

What does the course cover?

 

The level 4 course has 20 modules. Although the modules have been sequenced in a manner that is designed to provide an optimal learning experience, coaches can move through the modules in any order (and refer back to completed modules throughout the course).

1. Introduction
   
   
2. The Strength and Conditioning Coach
   
   
3. Sport Psychology
   
   
4. Physiological Function and Biomechanics
   
   
5. Skill Acquisition and Coaching Pedagogy
   
   
6. The Needs Analysis
   
   
7. Athlete Testing
   
   
8. Athlete Monitoring
   
   
9. Periodisation
   
   
10. The Warm-Up and Flexibility Training
    
    
11. Advanced Resistance Training
    
    
12. Weightlifting for Sports Performance
    
    
13. Plyometric Training
    
    
14. Speed, Agility and Change of Direction
    
    
15. Endurance for Sports Performance
    
    
16. Long-Term Athletic Development
    
    
17. Recovery
    
    
18. Safety, Policy and Legislation in Coaching Practice
    
    
19. Strength and Conditioning Coach Case Study
    
    
20. Strength and Conditioning Coach Practical Assessment

 

We have developed the course in partnership with several contributors from the world of academia as well as experienced strength and conditioning practitioners. This provides a blend of evidence-based insight and real-world experience to give coaches a fuller picture of how to operate effectively in the strength and conditioning industry.

 

Assessment

 

Learners completing the diploma are required to complete over 370 hours of training to achieve the qualification. Coaches who enrol on the course will achieve this through a combination of online learning, the preparation and implementation of a 12-week case study, as well as a practical assessment which is completed by submitting video's through the online learning portal.

 

In the course, 20 separate modules cover a syllabus of strength and conditioning education. In each module, coaches will complete assignments and an end of module assessment (online) to evidence their understanding of the topics covered

How long does it take to complete the course?

 

Learners completing the diploma are required to complete over 370 hours of training to achieve the qualification.

 

To complete the case study, the coach is required to work with an athlete of their choice for a 12-week period. For this reason, the estimate for completing this course will range from 6-12 months, depending on the amount of time that coaches can commit to their learning. Note that the structure and layout of the course allows learners to work through at their own pace.

You must be at least 18 years of age on the course start-date, have a minimum of one-year experience in participation in strength and conditioning-related activities and must hold one or more of the following qualifications;

• Level 3 Personal Training qualification
• Advanced Level 3 Gym Instructor qualification
• British Weight Lifting (BWL) Level 3 Certificate in Coaching Strength and Power qualification

Learners should have basic skills in communication that will allow them to read, write, discuss and present throughout the course (i.e., be able to communicate effectively in English).

Learners should possess foundational IT (information technology) skills so they can navigate through the course material and complete the online assessments.