Course Information
We have created coach training programmes that produce world-class weightlifting coaches who help to develop medal winning athletes. Our courses offer an unrivalled standard of training and are the only qualifications that are recognised for our exclusive coach license scheme. Find out more about our Olympic Weightlifting Coaching pathway here. We are proud to work in partnership with the regulated awarding body Focus Awards to accredit our qualifications.
Level 1 Award in Coaching Olympic Weightlifting
This is an entry level course for aspiring coaches in weightlifting. It is aimed at anyone aged 16 or over, who is new to coaching but has some knowledge of the sport and would like to learn how to apply that in a coaching environment. You'll learn the processes and principles of coaching weightlifting to adults and children, the basic rules of weightlifting, safety in the sport, roles and responsibilities of a coach and planning a session.
Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Olympic Weightlifting
If you hold your Level 1 Award in Coaching Olympic Weightlifting and are currently work under the supervision of a more qualified coach, completing your Level 2 certificate is your next step in career progression. It will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to work as an Independent Olympic Weightlifting Coach. With a Level 2 qualification you’ll also be able to apply for a BWL Coach License to be able to coach athletes at national competitions.
Level 3 Diploma in Coaching Olympic Weightlifting
The Level 3 Diploma in coaching Olympic Weightlifting is the most comprehensive coaching qualification that British Weight Lifting have released to date which takes into account an athletes long term development as well as the different areas of weightlifting performance including technical and physical performance and preparation and performance mindset.
Combined Level 1 Award and Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Olympic Weightlifting
Want to complete the Level 1 Award and Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Olympic Weightlifting at the same time? Why not purchase the two courses together and save yourself some money! The Level 1 Award in Coaching Weightlifting is an entry level course aimed at anyone who is new to coaching but has some knowledge of the sport and would like to learn how to apply that in a coaching environment. The Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Olympic Weightlifting will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to work as an Independent Olympic Weightlifting Coach.
Combined Level 1 Award, Level 2 Certificate and Level 3 Diploma in Coaching Olympic Weightlifting
Want to complete our Olympic Weightlifting Coaching pathway all together? Why not purchase the three courses together and save yourself money! The Level 1 Award is an entry level course aimed at anyone who is new to coaching but has some knowledge of the sport and would like to learn how to apply that in a coaching environment. The Level 2 Certificate will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to work as an Independent Olympic Weightlifting Coach. The Level 3 Diploma is the most comprehensive coaching qualification which takes into account an athletes long term development as well as the different areas of weightlifting performance.
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