CH Fitness and Performance

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for the Upcoming Course!

July 20-21, 2024

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Course Description: 

In this two-day course, participants will gain practical information from top-level coaches about weightlifting techniques, assessing movement, motor learning, biomechanics, effective coaching, and programming training. In addition to covering scientifically based concepts to optimize training and skill learning, a large portion of the course will be hands-on teaching and application of the complete technical progressions of the snatch, clean and jerk, and assistance lifts. Learn highly effective coaching tips and cues from our veteran weightlifting coaches, who will help you safely and effectively implement Olympic lifting movements in training weightlifters, clients, and athletes of all ages and abilities. This course balances hands-on learning, in-depth discussions of technical progressions, and science-based programming information. Gain access to proven training plans to get your athletes or clients started with Olympic lifting and enjoy the support of USAW to help you further your knowledge about training and coaching athletes. At the end of the course, participants should feel comfortable understanding and implementing a training plan, teaching beginner and intermediate athletes how to perform weightlifting movements, quickly correcting common technique errors, and employing best practices in coaching. Whether you are looking to get started coaching weightlifting, refine your coaching skills, or apply the weightlifting movements to other sports, this course is a valuable investment in your career.
 

Course Materials:
Extensive course manual with videos of all exercise progressions, helpful resources, and sample weightlifting programming.
 

Prerequisites:
Other than an active USA Weightlifting membership, there are no prerequisites for this course. The course is open to anyone 17 or older, and no prior experience coaching or performing Olympic lifting is required.
 

CEUs/CECs:
This course has a total of 13 contact hours and is eligible for CEUs and CECs through a variety of professional organizations

 

 

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Fee: $545.00

 

Course Instructor: Cara Heads Slaughter

 

Course Location: CH Fitness and performance, 6295 Edsall Rd, Suite 182, Alexandria, VA 22312

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*Courses are sanctioned and administered through USA Weightlifting.