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Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Weightlifting PDF Print

Introduction
The Level 1 Certificate in Coaching Weightlifting has been developed in conjunction with the UK Strength & Conditioning Association (UKSCA). It is a stand-alone Strength & Conditioning Course. It is a practical competency based course looking at practical aspects of coaching Weightlifting with Rugby Players.

Qualification Aim
To deliver and coach weightlifting techniques to players in a safe and well structured environment.

Level 1 Certificate in Weightlifting
OBJECTIVES

On successful completion of the course, you should be able to:

  • Demonstrate and coach the correct lifting techniques for the core lifts in the syllabus of the course.
  • Demonstrate ability to safely organise lifting sessions in the gym.
  • Have a clear understanding of the movement patterns and postural requirements for the lifts and their links to rugby skills and activities.
QUALIFICATION OUTLINE

The course operates either as a two day course (usually weekends) or on two separate days. The course is practically based and you will be expected to lift, demonstrate and develop your coaching of the core lifts throughout the course.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment is competency based allowing you to be continually assessed & receive support & action planning throughout the course. The procedure will also allow for 1 assessment of a practical coached lifting session at your club or school venue.

PREREQUISITES

Candidates are required to be 16 years of age or over before they can be registered for qualification. It is recommended that intending participants should have some experience of working in a gym environment.

 

Course Dates

Level 1 Weightlifting (Required to attend both days)

VENUEDATETIME
 Pickaquoy Leisure Centre, OrkneySaturday 14th January 2012  
Sunday 15th January 2012
  9.00am – 4.30pm
Kelso RFCSun 29th Jan 2012
Sun  5th Feb 2012
 
9am - 4.30pm
9am - 4.30pm
Murrayfield StadiumSat 24th March 2012
Sun 25th March 2012
 
9am - 4.30pm
9am - 4.30pm
 
Palace of Arts, Glasgow
Sat 5th May 2012
Sun 6th May 2012
 
9am - 4.30pm
9am - 4.30pm
 
UHI Inverness College
Sat 15th Sep 2012
Sun 16th Sep 2012
 
9am - 4.30pm
9am - 4.30pm
 Pitreavie Athletic Center Sat 6th Oct 2012
Sun 7th Oct 2012
 
9am - 4.30pm
9am - 4.30pm

 

Application 

For coaches working within our clubs and affiliated schools, the course costs £75 INC vat. Note - applicants must state which club / school they are working with on their application.

For coaches who are not working within our clubs and affiliated schools the course costs £250 INC vat - this is in line with UKSCA course costs. 

Participants receive a Level 1 course booklet and a DVD of the core lifting techniques.

Completed Application forms (PDF File below) must be attached with a cheque made out to "Scottish Rugby" for the above amount. Please send in applications (including cheques) to Jennifer Dailly at the address below.

Strength & Conditioning Level 1 Application Form - Nov 09

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Jennifer Dailly
Coach Development Administrator
Scottish Rugby
Murrayfield Stadium
Edinburgh
EH12 5PJ

There will be a maximum uptake for each course of 16 participants.

Payment for your course should be made in advance, or your place cannot be guaranteed. Unfortunately, no refund will be offered should candidates withdraw prior to the start of the course. We will however endeavour to place you on an alternative course at a later date. Please note - applications must be submitted with payment or email and contact address for invoice as places will not be allocated without.

 

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