DESCRIPTION

Olympic weightlifting has been arround for many years, originating in 1896 in the first modern Olympic games in Athens. Over the past few years it has grown in popularity and is used widely in sports specific training as well as general fitness training.

During this course you will learn the basics of Olympic weightlifting, focusing on the power snatch, the power clean and the power jerk. Course content will cover:

- Equipment used during Olympic weightlifting

- Technique and training

- Contraindications linked to Olympic weightlifting

- Stages of training

- Coaching model

- Screening exercises

- Warm up exercises

- Delivery of the power snatch, power clean and power jerk

ASSESSMENT

The course is assessed through written questions, on course observations and a practical assessment submitted via video at a later date

PRE-REQUISITE

Level 2 Gym Instructor

CERTIFICATION

On completion candidates will be awarded with The Fitness Education Academy Olympic Weightlifitng certificate which is eligible for 16 CPD points on The Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs)

We also offer this course in-house for employers looking to upskill their staff in this discipline

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