What IS CrossFit?
Strength and Conditioning is a multi-faceted discipline within the Sport and Exercise Science arena. To be a truly competent Strength and Conditioning Coach one must understand the underpinning essentials and in-depth complexities of how to support, prepare and protect an athlete. But how do we, Strength and Conditioning professionals, train athletes for optimal physical, technical, tactical and psychological performance?
Here at PT & Nutrition Education, we will strive to help you answer those questions and become a fully qualified and successful strength and conditioning professional with our Level 4 Strength and Conditioning Qualification. This Qualification will cover all essential aspects of what it takes to be an S&C coach; how to analyse sport and gym performance, carry out essential needs analyses; and to plan, deliver and evaluate periodised and performance-related S&C programs. Not only will these key criteria be covered with the in-depth knowledge of our expert and industry-leading staff but you will be assessed and challenged in a variety of ways that are relevant to the vocation and remit of a professional strength and conditioning coach.
The course is split into 2 units, each containing their own unique assessments, assessment methods and criteria. The unit details and stages of learning and assessment are detailed below.
Unit 1: Performance Analysis of the activity and athlete
Module 1: Strength and Conditioning Proposal
Within this module, you will be asked to explore…
The roles of a strength and conditioning coach as part of a athletes support team
Discuss the different challenges that working with contrasting athletes and sports would bring
Analysis of performance demands (physiological/biomechanical/illness/injury)
Assessment of an athlete capabilities (movement screening/testing/health and lifestyle screening)
Assessment Methods for this module include:
A PowerPoint Presentation
Written Report
Audio Recording
Video
Module 2: Case Study – Strength and Conditioning Client
Within this Module you will be asked to attain a real-life client with the following criteria;
A real person/athlete involved in any recognized sport
An athlete with goals and target which can be facilitated via S&C coaching
A healthy individual without medical conditions which could hinder your intervention as an S&C coach
Once you have obtained a willing client you will be asked to demonstrate and evidence the following criteria…
Assessing a client
Setting Performance Goals
Designing of a Periodised training plan
Evaluation and Modification of the plan
Once these aspects are designed you will then present and defend your program to a panel of our strength and conditioning experts.
Assessment Methods for this module include:
A PowerPoint Presentation
Written Report
Audio Recording
Video
Unit 2: Coaching and Technical Performance
Module 1: Coaching
Within this module you will be expected to select and instruct the following:
A performance related warm up – relevant to your athlete/sport/session
A speed/agility drill
A plyometric drill
Module 2: Technical Lifts
Within this module you will be expected to instruct and demonstrate the following key lifts
High-bar back squat
1 Olympic weightlifting technique (Snatch or Clean and Jerk)
Assessment methods for these modules include:
Coaching session plans of each drill/lift within the module
Practically carry out with a structured coaching session
People whom we would recommend taking our CrossFit classes:
- Professional athletes, preparing for competitions
- Law enforcement officers, participating in an active duty
- Amateur athletes with a mid to long experience in fitness
Event Timeslots (3)
Tuesday
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Fitness is a principal strength and conditioning program. it's used by many serious, law enforcement and military institutions.
Saturday
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Fitness is a principal strength and conditioning program. it's used by many serious, law enforcement and military institutions.
Thursday
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Fitness is a principal strength and conditioning program. it's used by many serious, law enforcement and military institutions.