Olympic Weightlifting Online Course Level 1

Looking to add finesse to your training services? Want to add athleticism to your clientele? Ready to add variety to your barbell training?

Become a leader in barbell training with Olympic Weightlifting. Watch as your clients become stronger, more athletic versions of themselves. Demonstrate your professional knowledge by becoming a specialist in Olympic Weightlifting.

About the Coach

Phil is a retired international level weightlifter, having represented Australia at the Commonwealth Games. He has been coaching Olympic Weightlifting for 8 years, as well as holding qualifications in both Physiotherapy and Exercise and Sports Science. He has designed your course to incorporate physiotherapy and sports science principles, as well as a step-by-step breakdown of the movements.

By enrolling in this course you will:

-Become a specialist in Olympic Weightlifting with 4 technical modules that break down snatch, clean, and jerk
-Experience online learning like never before with our unique blend of learning design, videography and movement coaching
-Demonstrate your knowledge with 28 online quizzes
-Be recognised as an industry professional as you add CPD points to your resume (Fitness Australia and ESSA members)
-Save time by learning what you need to know, in less time than a long movie
-Enjoy the flexibility of online learning – anytime, anywhere

Try our free demo of this course to see how the topics and lessons are structured.

Module 1 – Safety Considerations, Coaching Theory and Types of Feedback

Lesson	Learning Objectives	Assessment Method
1.1 - Introduction to Olympic Weightlifting Level 1	Course introduction Introduction to course presenter background and experiences Course objectives are defined	Nil
1.2 – Safety Considerations	Understand risk stratification Understand injury prevalence/incidence Describe safe settings relevant to Olympic Weightlifting	Online Quiz
1.3 – Coaching Theory	Understand Schmidt’s Schema Theory and its’ application to Olympic Weightlifting Understand the difference between discrete and continuous skills	Online Quiz
1.4 – Types of Feedback	Describe visual, auditory and kinaesthetic feedback Explain the difference between knowledge of results and performance Describe integration of feedback types	Online Quiz

Module 2 – Snatch

Lesson	Learning Objectives	Assessment Method
2.1 – 2.5 Overhead Squat and Snatch Balance	Pre-screening of the overhead squat Understand prescribed exercises to improve overhead squat performance Understand key performance indicators for the overhead squat (receiving position, bracing, grip width and centre of balance)	Online Quiz
2.6 – 2.8 Hip High Pull, Hip Muscle Snatch and Hip Power Snatch	Understand the generation of power from the hip crease Understand the role of the arms in the turnover Understand direction change in the hip power snatch	Online Quiz
2.9 – 2.11 Hang Power Snatch, Power Snatch and Snatch	Understand descending from the hip down to the floor Understand how to find the optimal start position Identify common snatch mistakes	Online Quiz

Module 3 – Clean

Lesson	Learning Objectives	Assessment Method
3.1 – 3.2 Front Squat Pre-screen and Performance	Pre-screening of the front squat Necessity of squat shoes Understand various elbow positions Understand common front squat mistakes	Online Quiz
3.3 – 3.5 Clean Hip High Pull, Hip Muscle Clean and Hip Power Clean	Understand power production from the hip Understand differences in grip width Identify key performance aspects of the hip variations	Online Quiz
3.6 – 3.8 Hang Power Clean, Power Clean and Clean	Understand how to descend from the hip down to the floor Understand the use of the lats Identify key performance indicators for the clean and hang clean variations	Online Quiz

Module 4 – Jerk

Lesson	Learning Objectives	Assessment Method
4.1 – 4.2 Overhead Press Pre Screen and Performance	Understand shoulder mechanics in the overhead press Understand key positions in the overhead press Describe the ‘shelf’ position	Online Quiz
4.3 – 4.4 Push Press and No Feet Power Jerk	Understand leg drive Understand the role of the arms in the jerk Identify key performance indicators for the push press and no feet power jerk	Online Quiz
4.5 – 4.6 Power Jerk and Split Jerk	Understand feet movement of the power and split jerk Understand direction change in the jerk Identify key performance indicators for the power and split jerk	Online Quiz

Olympic Weightlifting Online Course Level 1

Module 1 – Safety Considerations, Coaching Theory and Types of Feedback

Module 2 – Snatch

Module 3 – Clean

Module 4 – Jerk

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