Resistance Training & Weight Training for Sport (Level 6)

We consider this the entry point to becoming a qualified Strength and Conditioning coach. The course duration is 9 months and provides to the graduate a 30 credit award. The course consists of three key modules which prepare the coach for work with both individual athletes, players and team sports. The modules completed in this course include: Resistance Training, Functional Screening, Weightlifting and Weight Training. These are highly practical modules and provide up to date methods and approaches for those interested in becoming Strength and Conditioning coaches.

Payment for the Certificate in Resistance Training & Weight Training is per module but there is also a discount if paid for upfront.

Each module will cost €540.
There are four options available for payments:

Option 1: Deposit & Instalments:
€340 deposit
€200 at workshop

Option 2: Advance Payments (per module):
€510 per module (€30 Discount)

Option 3: Advance Payments (three modules):

€1495 in total (€125 Discount)

Option 4: Direct Debit:
€180 per month per module

Module 4: Functional Screening

This module introduces the coach to the functional screening process. It examines different schools of thought and approaches in this fascinating growing area. The module examines the basic principles of functional screening and then introduces a range of basic screens – showing the learner how to set-up, conduct, and interpret the screens. It shows how to understand compensations and muscular imbalances.  The module also provides basic guidelines on the design of programmes of corrective exercises to ensure better movement functioning of the athlete in general life and in sport in particular.

Module 5: Resistance Training

This module covers the history of Resistance or Strength Training and then addresses the types and functions of Resistance training. The content of our workshops will cover many different forms of Resistance Training methods and modes. In addition, the course discusses important topics such as Resistance Training and Children and the Young Athlete as well as Anatomical Adaptation and Periodisation. This module lays the foundation so to speak for all Strength and Conditioning programmes. Our practical workshops introduce the coach to various Resistance training modes that can be applied to all sport Strength and Conditioning programmes.

Module 6: Weight Training and Weighlifting

This module further develops the knowledge acquired from the previous Resistance Training module. We also address very practical aspects such as Health & Safety within the training environment. In addition we introduce the participant to the many Systems of Strength training and to the Acute Training Variables – all crucial in developing and prescribing a given Strength training programme. Our practical workshops focus on a progressive series of exercises that are considered crucial in any Strength training programme.  In addition we provide numerous video clips and resources to assist the coach in his or her programme planning.Further, the participant will also be given the opportunity to complete the Level 1 Award in Weightlifting. This can be achieved by attending all 4 weightlifting workshops to gain the Level 1 Weightlifting Certificate.

Everyone must attend and pass all  4 workshops for the  Weightlifting Certificate Level 1 with IAWLA before graduation can take place. As this Certificate is awarded by an external body namely the IAWLA there is an additional charge of €100 to fully complete this module. This charge means that the weightlifting module costs an additional €100. This fee is to be paid by all new Setanta College students from March 2012. This fee can be paid via our online shop by choosing the category IAWLA Certificate Fee.