This course is for athletes andcoaches, who want to optimise competition performance. This course can help coaches and athletes better understand the demands of competing in weightlifting. It also provides a framework for athletes to ensure they are well prepared to deliver personal bests when it matters.

What will I learn?

Developed by leading weightlifting coaches with many years of competition experience, you will gain insight from the world of sport psychology as well as some of the key themes from the Complete British Weightlifter guide (a framework for developing weightlifting performance).You’ll discover key insights derived from international competitions and how you can scale the benefits at any level.

This course will introduce coaches and athletes to competition strategies, including:

• How to prepare for competition
• What to expect on competition day
• How to use competition experience to reflect and continue to improve

You’ll be introduced to physical and psychological concepts to help perform at competitions, including:

• Pre-performance routines
• Tapering for competitions
• Decision making in line with long term goals

You’ll also discover how training can be structured to improve key areas such as:

• Focus and control
• Managing time pressure
• Dealing with performance pressures

The course will also briefly outline the key details for competing in the UK:

• How to qualify for competitions
• Structure of competitions in the UK
• Rules and regulations in the UK