NEW Online & Virtual Zoom Delivery Qualification - Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Weightlifting

Non Member: £475 Member: £425 Are you currently coaching weightlifting under the supervision of a more qualified coach? Advance your career to become an Independent Coach in Olympic Weightlifting with a blend of online learning and LIVE time with an industry leading educator. 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.

Description

The Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Olympic Weightlifting will qualify you to work independently and enable you to apply for a BWL Coach License to assist athletes at national competitions as their qualified coach.

 

Who is the course for?

  • Coaches who currently hold the Level 1 qualification in Coaching Olympic Weightlifting and currently work under the supervision of a more qualified coach
  • Learners who would like a practical aspect to their learning

 

What does the course cover?

  • Designing effective programmes that support an athlete’s development
  • How to support an athlete in optimising their lifting technique
  • Key psychological skills that athletes need to develop performance
  • Create linked and progressive sessions in a 6-week training block
  • Design sessions that can meet the needs of groups and individuals
  • Using the BWL Technical Model to identify technical errors and come up with effective interventions
  • Specific assistance exercises to help athletes get the most from their training

Take a look at all 17 modules covered in this course

 

The LIVE Zoom session will cover:

  • LIVE time with an industry leading educator
  • Interaction and discussion with other like-minded learners
  • The Level 2 BWL Technical Model for The Snatch, The Clean and The Jerk – discussion with an industry leading educator and wider group of learners.
  • Assistance exercises of the Olympic Lifts*

Assessment for this course is completed online. *And don't worry if you don't have a barbell at home, a broomstick or similar will be a suitable replacement for practice.

 

What does this course qualify me to do?

  • Work as an independent coach in Olympic Weightlifting
  • Apply for a BWL Coach License to assist athletes at national competitions

 

How long does it take to complete the course?

  • The length of this course is 24 - 28 hours of e-learning plus, development tasks and assessment
  • 3.5 - 4 hours virtual delivery via Zoom

 

Prerequisites

  • Level 1 Coaching Olympic Weightlifting qualification
  • Be at least 17 years of age on the first day of the course
  • Be able to communicate effectively in English