Upcoming Courses

BWL Level 1:

Level 1 is 25th & 26th April

BWL Level 2:

27th September & 11th October 

Level 1:

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Who is it designed for?
 

The UKCC (1st4sport) Level 1 Award in Coaching Weight Lifting is suitable for those who are new to coaching, but who have some knowledge of the sport and would like to learn how to apply that in a coaching environment. Coaches should be committed to their own development and should be looking to gain experience whilst working with a more experienced coach who is already qualified at Level 2 or higher.

To provide learners with an introduction to the processes and principles of coaching Weight Lifting to adults and children. The Award offers an opportunity for those with little or no experience of coaching to be introduced to the principles of planning, delivering and evaluating coaching activities in Weight Lifting. They will be helped to understand how to effectively assist more qualified coaches, delivering aspects of coaching sessions, normally under direct supervision.

What does the Level 1 Award qualify me to do?

The course will qualify the successful candidate to introduce, under supervision:

• The basic moves of the snatch and clean and jerk
• Small group sessions on the basic moves of weight lifting

What are the requirements to go on the course?
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​Candidates are required to:

• Be at least 16 years of age on the first day of the course
• Have some experience of the lifts and weight lifting

How is the qualification delivered?

The UKCC (1st4sport) Level 1 Award in Coaching Weight Lifting will be delivered by Michaela Breeze. Achievement of the qualification is through attendance on a course of training and assessment. Due to the nature of this qualification and the related learning and assessment methods the most effective way to provide a course is via a holistic training and assessment package in the context of coaching Weight Lifting.

Course Structure:

The course is delivered over 2 days guided learning hours where a practical assessment will be completed. Completion of the e-learning modules prior to and away from the course is also required.

All learners will receive access to the e-learning platform inclusive of theory tasks and videos for learning.

Re-assessment:

Candidates can be reassessed twice within a 12 month period from registration (subject to £75 assessment fee each time) 

Level 2: ​

Who is it designed for?

The UKCC (1st4sport) Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Weight Lifting is for coaches who have experience of assisting in the delivery of coaching sessions to groups of people. The certificate enables coaches to independently create, deliver and evaluate a series of linked and progressive Weight Lifting coaching sessions to groups of beginner and intermediate level weight lifters. The course is designed to enable learners to identify and correct common technical faults in both the Olympic lifts.

What does the Level 2 Certificate qualify me to do?

The course will qualify the successful candidate to:

• Create, deliver and evaluate a series of linked and progressive weight lifting sessions
• Supervise other coaches to deliver weight lifting sessions
• Deliver independent coaching sessions to groups

What are the requirements to go on the course?

Candidates are required to:

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  • Have completed a UKCC (1st4sport) Level 1 Award in Coaching Weight Lifting or UKCC (1st4sport) Level 2 Award in Instructing Weight Lifting
  • Be at least 17 years of age on the first day of the course
  • Have some experience of the lifts and weight lifting
  • Be able to communicate effectively in English

How is the qualification delivered?

The UKCC (1st4sport) Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Weight Lifting will be delivered by an accredited British Weight Lifting tutor. The course is delivered over 2 days face to face delivery (pre-booked) and completion of the e-learning modules.

Course Structure:

The course is delivered and assessed across 2 days of guided learning, with assessments carried out on both days, as well as completion of the e-learning modules prior to and during the course.

Re-assessment:

Candidates can be reassessed twice within a 24-month period from registration (subject to a £75 assessment fee each time) 

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