Coaching Theory and Practice for Weightlifting

• Understand the underpinning theory behind motor learning.
• Understand how to apply motor learning theory to teach, correct and enhance weightlifting technique.
• Understand how and when to utilise certain types of feedback in accordance with training objectives.
• Be able to think critically about the types of interventions you make with athletes.
• Have a clear understanding of British Weight Lifting’s ‘What it Takes to Win’ model.
• Understand the key principles drawn out of the Complete British Weightlifter guide.

Technical underpinning for Weightlifting

• Understand key biomechanical concepts which underpin the key positions of the BWL Technical Model.
• Become familiar with key terms in the British Weight Lifting education syllabus (helping you to establish a common language and facilitate more effective discussions with athletes and other coaches).
• Understand how to create a technical series to analyse the snatch, clean and jerk.
• Define what effective weightlifting technique is (while acknowledging what is objective and subjective).
• Understand the relevance of key derivative exercises and how they relate to specific phases of the lifts.
• Be able to critically evaluate technique using the BWL decision making process to make objective and logical interventions to address technical errors.
• Be able to think critically about how to structure training to help athletes make effective technical changes.

Long term planning and organisation for Weightlifting

• Become familiar with British Weight Lifting’s philosophy and guidance on long-term athlete development, factoring in different stages of an athlete’s development.
• Understand the key physiological principles which underpin the training process.
• Understand the key principles which underpin strength training performance.
• Be introduced to the concept of periodisation.
• Understand how to develop a periodised programme through the optimal sequencing of training phases.
• See how the manipulation of training variables can elicit specific adaptations.
• Understand how to adapt training programmes according to age, gender and maturation status.
• Understand how to use monitoring and assessment methods to evaluate the training process.
• Understand the basic principles of nutrition to support the training process.

Preparation for a weightlifting competition

• Understand the structure of weightlifting competitions in the UK.
• Understand how to create strategic competition plans.
• Be able to identify the key principles that underpin world class performance.
• Have the knowledge to prepare an athlete physically for competition.
• Be able to develop training sessions that can effectively replicate competition pressures.
• Understand the principles of safe and effective nutrition to create strategies for making weight which enhance performance.
• Understand the demands on an athlete on the day of competition.
• Be able to plan and adapt competition warms ups based on the needs of the athlete and constraints of the competition.
• Understand how arousal and pressure can positively or negatively impact an athlete.
• Understand the principles of an effective After Action Review.