WEIGHTLIFTING IRELAND
Level 1. Assistant Coach – Weightlifting for Fitness and Sport.
Aim:
These courses are a result of Weightlifting Ireland implementing a standard coaching curriculum for all coaches. This is the first level of four available in the coaching curriculum. It is suitable for all fitness and sports coaches. The aim of level 1 is to provide Coaches with the ability to introduce participants to the sport of Weightlifting, the technique of the Clean and Jerk, the Snatch and associated exercises.
Duration:
3 Day contact time.
Saturday 9.30am – 5.30pm
Sunday 9.00am – 5.00pm
4-week break.
Day 3 including Assessment
Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Entry requirements:
Participants should be 18 years or over, and have a knowledge of weight training and a basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Accreditation:
Weightlifting Ireland and Sport Ireland Coaching.
Fees:
Course Fees and Certification:
Level 1 Assistant Coach – €350.00.
Concession rates available for Weightlifting Ireland members and participating Universities and College
Further course Information:
Please contact coaching@weightliftingireland.com
Level 1 “Club Coach” – Olympic Weightlifting Coach
This allows a coach to participate at Weightlifting Ireland competitions and coaching events.
Requirements:
Up to date membership.
IWF Rules & Regulations MCQ written test
Sport Ireland Anti – Doping protocol
Certificate from Sport Ireland Code of Ethics & Good Practice for Children’s sports course.
National Vetting completed through Weightlifting Ireland. (Coaches working with U18s)
Entry requirements:
Successful completion of the “Assistant Coach” course.
Fees:
There are no fees from this award.
Further course Information:
Please contact coaching@weightliftingireland.com
WEIGHTLIFTING IRELAND
Level 1. Assistant Coach to Club Coach Pathway
Introduction:
Olympic weightlifting movements and weight assisted exercises are an integral part of strength and conditioning programs in many sports. Due to the nature and complexity of these exercises both the theoretical and practical coaching competencies are essential elements within the delivery process in order to gain maximum results.
Aim:
These courses are a result of Weightlifting Ireland implementing a standard coaching curriculum for all coaches. This is the first level of four available in the coaching curriculum. It is suitable for all fitness and sports coaches. The aim of level 1 is to provide Coaches with the ability to introduce participants to the sport of Weightlifting, the technique of the Clean and Jerk, the Snatch and associated exercises.
Duration:
Level 1 “Assistant Coach” Weightlifting for Fitness and Sport.
70 hours, comprising of a minimum 24 hours course contact time, 30 hours internet lectures / course manual with 16 Hours Logbook procedures and practical coaching. Course contact time will be over a minimum of 3 Days. EWF On-line Anti-Doping Education Quiz.
Level 1 “Club Coach” Olympic Weightlifting Coach
This allows a coach to participate at Weightlifting Ireland competitions and coaching events. Requirements: Up to date membership. Certificate from Sport Ireland Code of Ethics & Good Practice for Children’s sports course. National Vetting completed through Weightlifting Ireland. IWF Rules & Regulations MCQ written test.
Entry requirements:
“Assistant Coach”. Participants should be 18 years or over, and have a knowledge of weight training and a basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
“Club Coach”. Following successful completion of the “Assistant Coach” course and a minimum of 6 months coaching practice
Methodology:
A strong emphasis will be maintained on the skill development with the enjoyment aspects of weights exercises. Involvement of coaches in practical coaching activities,
(Devising, demonstrating, observing, analysing, providing feedback) will be encouraged. Discussion, activity and the provision of core principles and frameworks will be utilised in order to promote the independence and adaptability of the coach from the outset.
Practical Coaching:
Course contact time will be 40% Lecture based. 60% Practical based
Assessment Assistant Coach:
- Photograph / Video fault test. 2. Practical Coaching test.
- Logbook and Reflective Learning Journal. 4. Anti-Doping Education On-line Quiz
Evaluation:
Course participants and tutors will be asked to provide a written evaluation of the course.
Course Fees and Certification:
Level 1 Assistant Coach – €350.00. Weightlifting Ireland with Sport Ireland Coaching Accreditation,
Level 1 Club Coach – No fee. Licensed Weightlifting Ireland Club Coach
Concession rates available for Weightlifting Ireland members and participating Universities and Colleges.
Weightlifting Ireland Coach Development Pathway
Outcomes and Competencies
Level 1 Coaching Outcomes:
- Introduce the basic movements of the Core lifts and assisted exercises to beginners
- Apply and correct basic weightlifting skills to ensure that each athlete has the opportunity for optimal learning and performance in a simple coaching environment
- Identify basic common faults in technique
- Develop and produce a 8 week training programme for a beginner or novice lifter.
- Demonstrate coaching competencies relevant to a Level 1 Coach
Level 1 Coaching Competencies:
| Valuing | Problem Solving | Interaction | Critical Thinking | Leadership |
| Valuing |
| Articulates his/her own values regarding a specific coaching situation. Chooses a previously-taught, well-defined course of action in a simple coaching situation. Provides a basic rationale for his/her choice of a course of action. |
| Problem Solving |
| Solves a limited number of simple coaching problems posed in an environment where all the variables are under control. |
| Interaction |
| Undertakes some reflection about his/her own ways of interacting and intervening with others. Applies fundamental learning principles appropriate to the given coaching situation. Communicates clearly a simple message |
| Critical Thinking |
| Recognizes the need to gather information and think about own experiences in order to assess their importance as a basis for taking future decisions and action. |
| Leadership |
| Brings about a positive outcome to a simple coaching situation. Has a positive influence on the behaviour of individuals, groups or teams. Works collaboratively with others. Recognizes the efforts of others. |
| Level 1 Assistant Coach
Weightlifting for Fitness and Sport Role: Plan, implement sessions for introducing the lifts to beginner athletes
Level 1 Club Coach
Olympic Weightlifting
Role: Plan, implement and review sessions for novice Athletes |
Provide basic coaching skills relevant to fundamental/early train to train stage Demonstrate coaching competencies relevant to a Level 1 coach
Provide basic coaching skills in line with the Federation National Competition standards. |
· Planning, organising, assisting coaching and reviewing sessions
fundamental/early train to train stage) · Code of Ethics and Fair Play · Anti- Doping Certification · Theory Test · Practical Coaching Test · Code of Ethics Certificate · *National Vetting · Sport Ireland Anti-Doping Protocol · IWF Rules and Regulations |
70 + hours, 8-15 hours logged experience.
Minimum 3 days contact time. To progress to Club Coach. A minimum of 6 months coaching 12 hours study + *3 Hours. Sport Ireland Code of Ethics
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*Coaches working with Children
