Level 1. Assistant Coach to Club Coach Pathway<\/strong><\/h1>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/weightliftingireland.com\/\/home\/475848.cloudwaysapps.com\/jhekcraubk\/public_html\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/certificate-logos-300x28.png\")
<\/a><\/p>\nIntroduction:<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\nOlympic 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 to gain maximum results.<\/p>\n
Aim:<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\nThese 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.<\/p>\n
Duration:<\/strong><\/h4>\nLevel 1 \u201cAssistant Coach\u201d –\u00a0Weightlifting for Fitness and Sport<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n- 70 hours, comprising of a minimum 24 hours course contact time.<\/li>\n
- 30 hours internet lectures \/ course manual.<\/li>\n
- 16 hours Logbook procedures and practical coaching.<\/li>\n
- Sport Ireland On-line Anti-Doping Education Quiz.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Course contact time will be over a minimum of 3 days.<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
Level 1 \u201cClub Coach\u201d –\u00a0Olympic Weightlifting Coach<\/strong><\/p>\nThis allows a coach to participate at Weightlifting Ireland competitions and coaching events.<\/p>\n
Requirements:<\/p>\n
\n- Up to date membership.<\/li>\n
- Certificate from Sport Ireland Code of Ethics & Good Practice for Children\u2019s sports course.<\/li>\n
- National Vetting completed through Weightlifting Ireland.<\/li>\n
- International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Rules & Regulations MCQ written test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/h4>\nEntry requirements:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\u201cAssistant Coach\u201d<\/p>\n
\n- Participants should be 18 years or over, have a knowledge of weight training and a basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.<\/li>\n
- Weightlifting Ireland membership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u201cClub Coach\u201d<\/p>\n
\n- Following successful completion of the \u201cAssistant Coach\u201d course and a minimum of 6 months coaching practice.<\/li>\n
- Weightlifting Ireland membership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>Methodology:<\/strong><\/p>\nA strong emphasis will be maintained on 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.<\/p>\n
Practical Coaching:<\/strong><\/h4>\nCourse contact time will be 40% Lecture based. 60% Practical based.<\/p>\n
Assessment Assistant Coach:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Photograph \/ Video fault test.<\/li>\n
- Practical Coaching test.<\/li>\n
- Logbook and Reflective Learning Journal.<\/li>\n
- Anti-Doping Education On-line Quiz<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
<\/h4>\nCourse Fees and Certification: <\/strong><\/h4>\nLevel 1 \u201cAssistant Coach\u201d<\/p>\n
\u20ac350 (Including Yearly Membership with Weightlifting Ireland)<\/p>\n
(Weightlifting Ireland with Sport Ireland Coaching Accreditation)<\/p>\n
Level 1 \u201cClub Coach\u201d<\/p>\n
No fee.<\/p>\n
(Licensed Weightlifting Ireland Club Coach)<\/p>\n
**Concession rates available for Weightlifting Ireland members and participating Universities and Colleges.<\/em><\/p>\nContact coaching@weightliftingireland.com<\/a> for further information and course dates.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h4>\n<\/h4>\nLevel 1 Coaching Outcomes:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Introduce the basic movements of the core lifts and assisted exercises to beginners.<\/li>\n
- Apply and correct basic weightlifting skills to ensure that each athlete has the opportunity for optimal learning and performance in a simple coaching environment.<\/li>\n
- Identify basic common faults in technique.<\/li>\n
- Develop and produce a 8 week training programme for a beginner or novice lifter.<\/li>\n
- Demonstrate coaching competencies relevant to a Level 1 Coach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Level 1 Coaching Competencies:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nIntroduction:<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\nOlympic 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 to gain maximum results.<\/p>\n
Aim:<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\nThese 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.<\/p>\n
Duration:<\/strong><\/h4>\nLevel 1 \u201cAssistant Coach\u201d –\u00a0Weightlifting for Fitness and Sport<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n- 70 hours, comprising of a minimum 24 hours course contact time.<\/li>\n
- 30 hours internet lectures \/ course manual.<\/li>\n
- 16 hours Logbook procedures and practical coaching.<\/li>\n
- Sport Ireland On-line Anti-Doping Education Quiz.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Course contact time will be over a minimum of 3 days.<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
Level 1 \u201cClub Coach\u201d –\u00a0Olympic Weightlifting Coach<\/strong><\/p>\nThis allows a coach to participate at Weightlifting Ireland competitions and coaching events.<\/p>\n
Requirements:<\/p>\n
\n- Up to date membership.<\/li>\n
- Certificate from Sport Ireland Code of Ethics & Good Practice for Children\u2019s sports course.<\/li>\n
- National Vetting completed through Weightlifting Ireland.<\/li>\n
- International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Rules & Regulations MCQ written test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/h4>\nEntry requirements:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\u201cAssistant Coach\u201d<\/p>\n
\n- Participants should be 18 years or over, have a knowledge of weight training and a basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.<\/li>\n
- Weightlifting Ireland membership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u201cClub Coach\u201d<\/p>\n
\n- Following successful completion of the \u201cAssistant Coach\u201d course and a minimum of 6 months coaching practice.<\/li>\n
- Weightlifting Ireland membership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>Methodology:<\/strong><\/p>\nA strong emphasis will be maintained on 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.<\/p>\n
Practical Coaching:<\/strong><\/h4>\nCourse contact time will be 40% Lecture based. 60% Practical based.<\/p>\n
Assessment Assistant Coach:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Photograph \/ Video fault test.<\/li>\n
- Practical Coaching test.<\/li>\n
- Logbook and Reflective Learning Journal.<\/li>\n
- Anti-Doping Education On-line Quiz<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
<\/h4>\nCourse Fees and Certification: <\/strong><\/h4>\nLevel 1 \u201cAssistant Coach\u201d<\/p>\n
\u20ac350 (Including Yearly Membership with Weightlifting Ireland)<\/p>\n
(Weightlifting Ireland with Sport Ireland Coaching Accreditation)<\/p>\n
Level 1 \u201cClub Coach\u201d<\/p>\n
No fee.<\/p>\n
(Licensed Weightlifting Ireland Club Coach)<\/p>\n
**Concession rates available for Weightlifting Ireland members and participating Universities and Colleges.<\/em><\/p>\nContact coaching@weightliftingireland.com<\/a> for further information and course dates.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h4>\n<\/h4>\nLevel 1 Coaching Outcomes:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Introduce the basic movements of the core lifts and assisted exercises to beginners.<\/li>\n
- Apply and correct basic weightlifting skills to ensure that each athlete has the opportunity for optimal learning and performance in a simple coaching environment.<\/li>\n
- Identify basic common faults in technique.<\/li>\n
- Develop and produce a 8 week training programme for a beginner or novice lifter.<\/li>\n
- Demonstrate coaching competencies relevant to a Level 1 Coach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Level 1 Coaching Competencies:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Duration:<\/strong><\/h4>\nLevel 1 \u201cAssistant Coach\u201d –\u00a0Weightlifting for Fitness and Sport<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n- 70 hours, comprising of a minimum 24 hours course contact time.<\/li>\n
- 30 hours internet lectures \/ course manual.<\/li>\n
- 16 hours Logbook procedures and practical coaching.<\/li>\n
- Sport Ireland On-line Anti-Doping Education Quiz.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Course contact time will be over a minimum of 3 days.<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
Level 1 \u201cClub Coach\u201d –\u00a0Olympic Weightlifting Coach<\/strong><\/p>\nThis allows a coach to participate at Weightlifting Ireland competitions and coaching events.<\/p>\n
Requirements:<\/p>\n
\n- Up to date membership.<\/li>\n
- Certificate from Sport Ireland Code of Ethics & Good Practice for Children\u2019s sports course.<\/li>\n
- National Vetting completed through Weightlifting Ireland.<\/li>\n
- International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Rules & Regulations MCQ written test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/h4>\nEntry requirements:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\u201cAssistant Coach\u201d<\/p>\n
\n- Participants should be 18 years or over, have a knowledge of weight training and a basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.<\/li>\n
- Weightlifting Ireland membership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u201cClub Coach\u201d<\/p>\n
\n- Following successful completion of the \u201cAssistant Coach\u201d course and a minimum of 6 months coaching practice.<\/li>\n
- Weightlifting Ireland membership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>Methodology:<\/strong><\/p>\nA strong emphasis will be maintained on 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.<\/p>\n
Practical Coaching:<\/strong><\/h4>\nCourse contact time will be 40% Lecture based. 60% Practical based.<\/p>\n
Assessment Assistant Coach:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Photograph \/ Video fault test.<\/li>\n
- Practical Coaching test.<\/li>\n
- Logbook and Reflective Learning Journal.<\/li>\n
- Anti-Doping Education On-line Quiz<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
<\/h4>\nCourse Fees and Certification: <\/strong><\/h4>\nLevel 1 \u201cAssistant Coach\u201d<\/p>\n
\u20ac350 (Including Yearly Membership with Weightlifting Ireland)<\/p>\n
(Weightlifting Ireland with Sport Ireland Coaching Accreditation)<\/p>\n
Level 1 \u201cClub Coach\u201d<\/p>\n
No fee.<\/p>\n
(Licensed Weightlifting Ireland Club Coach)<\/p>\n
**Concession rates available for Weightlifting Ireland members and participating Universities and Colleges.<\/em><\/p>\nContact coaching@weightliftingireland.com<\/a> for further information and course dates.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h4>\n<\/h4>\nLevel 1 Coaching Outcomes:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n- Introduce the basic movements of the core lifts and assisted exercises to beginners.<\/li>\n
- Apply and correct basic weightlifting skills to ensure that each athlete has the opportunity for optimal learning and performance in a simple coaching environment.<\/li>\n
- Identify basic common faults in technique.<\/li>\n
- Develop and produce a 8 week training programme for a beginner or novice lifter.<\/li>\n
- Demonstrate coaching competencies relevant to a Level 1 Coach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Level 1 Coaching Competencies:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
- \n
- 70 hours, comprising of a minimum 24 hours course contact time.<\/li>\n
- 30 hours internet lectures \/ course manual.<\/li>\n
- 16 hours Logbook procedures and practical coaching.<\/li>\n
- Sport Ireland On-line Anti-Doping Education Quiz.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Course contact time will be over a minimum of 3 days.<\/p>\n
—<\/p>\n
Level 1 \u201cClub Coach\u201d –\u00a0Olympic Weightlifting Coach<\/strong><\/p>\n
This allows a coach to participate at Weightlifting Ireland competitions and coaching events.<\/p>\n
Requirements:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Up to date membership.<\/li>\n
- Certificate from Sport Ireland Code of Ethics & Good Practice for Children\u2019s sports course.<\/li>\n
- National Vetting completed through Weightlifting Ireland.<\/li>\n
- International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) Rules & Regulations MCQ written test.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/h4>\n
Entry requirements:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
\u201cAssistant Coach\u201d<\/p>\n
- \n
- Participants should be 18 years or over, have a knowledge of weight training and a basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology.<\/li>\n
- Weightlifting Ireland membership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u201cClub Coach\u201d<\/p>\n
- \n
- Following successful completion of the \u201cAssistant Coach\u201d course and a minimum of 6 months coaching practice.<\/li>\n
- Weightlifting Ireland membership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\u00a0<\/strong>Methodology:<\/strong><\/p>\n
A strong emphasis will be maintained on 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.<\/p>\n
Practical Coaching:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Course contact time will be 40% Lecture based. 60% Practical based.<\/p>\n
Assessment Assistant Coach:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
- \n
- Photograph \/ Video fault test.<\/li>\n
- Practical Coaching test.<\/li>\n
- Logbook and Reflective Learning Journal.<\/li>\n
- Anti-Doping Education On-line Quiz<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
<\/h4>\n
Course Fees and Certification: <\/strong><\/h4>\n
Level 1 \u201cAssistant Coach\u201d<\/p>\n
\u20ac350 (Including Yearly Membership with Weightlifting Ireland)<\/p>\n
(Weightlifting Ireland with Sport Ireland Coaching Accreditation)<\/p>\n
Level 1 \u201cClub Coach\u201d<\/p>\n
No fee.<\/p>\n
(Licensed Weightlifting Ireland Club Coach)<\/p>\n
**Concession rates available for Weightlifting Ireland members and participating Universities and Colleges.<\/em><\/p>\n
Contact coaching@weightliftingireland.com<\/a> for further information and course dates.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h4>\n
<\/h4>\n
Level 1 Coaching Outcomes:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
- \n
- Introduce the basic movements of the core lifts and assisted exercises to beginners.<\/li>\n
- Apply and correct basic weightlifting skills to ensure that each athlete has the opportunity for optimal learning and performance in a simple coaching environment.<\/li>\n
- Identify basic common faults in technique.<\/li>\n
- Develop and produce a 8 week training programme for a beginner or novice lifter.<\/li>\n
- Demonstrate coaching competencies relevant to a Level 1 Coach.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Level 1 Coaching Competencies:<\/strong><\/h4>\n