Online Level 1 Award in Coaching Weight Lifting and Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Weight Lifting
Join the world-class weightlifting coaches who have qualified via British Weight Lifting. Become a fully qualified Olympic Weightlifting Coach from entry level by completing both the Level 1 and Level 2 courses at a discounted combined price. The skills learned during the BWL coaching courses are invaluable in progressing from an Assistant Coach through to an Independent Coach.
Description
As the National Governing Body for weightlifting and para powerlifting all of our courses offer an unrivalled standard of training to help you achieve your personal goals.
Certification
- Level 1 Award in Coaching Olympic Weightlifting
- Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Olympic Weightlifting
Who are the courses for?
- The combined course is perfect for those aspiring to be a weightlifting coach and who would like to complete both courses together to become an Independent Coach on completion
What do the courses cover?
- The processes and principles of coaching weightlifting
- The rules of weightlifting
- Planning effective sessions and training blocks
- The key positions of the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk
- An introduction to competition coaching
- BWL Technical Model to identify technical errors and come up with effective interventions
LEVEL 1: Take a look at all 10 modules here
LEVEL 2: Take a look at all 17 modules here
What do they qualify me to do?
- LEVEL 1: Assist a more qualified coach to deliver sessions in a club/gym setting
- LEVEL 2: Work as an independent coach in Olympic Weightlifting and apply for a BWL Coach License to assist athletes at national competitions.
- Both level 1 and level 2 are Cimpsa CPD endorsed.
How long does it take to complete the courses?
- LEVEL 1: 12 – 16 hours
- LEVEL 2: 24 – 28 hours
Prerequisites
- Be at least 17 years of age
- Have some general experience of the lifts and weightlifting
Please note when you purchase a combined course, you will automatically get access to the Level 1 Award in Coaching Weightlifting. You will gain access to the Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Weightlifting course approx. 2-3 days after purchase.