L4 Award in Strength and Conditioning

VTCT L4 Award in Strength and conditioning

The aim of this qualification is to give you the knowledge, understanding and practical skills needed to plan, design, implement and evaluate a strength and conditioning programme which includes demonstration and instruction of Olympic lifts.

You will explore a range of relevant theories, concepts and techniques used in different strength and conditioning programmes and be able to apply these to your athletes

Entry requirements

To register on the Level 4 course, you must already be studying towards or have successfully completed our Level 3 Personal Trainer qualification or equivalent recognized Level 3 award

Qualification Units

This qualification comprises of two units:

1. Principles and Theories of Strength and Conditioning
2. Programming and Delivering Strength and Conditioning

Assessment

In order to pass the course you must achieve the following:

Theory knowledge questions
One case study
Practical assessment including athletic testing and analysis, Olympic lifting, strength lifting, plyometric training and speed and agility drills

There will be thorough guidance for all of the assessment criteria.

Course Format

The tuition will take place over (10 weeks)

Tuition will include both theory and practical, but will be heavily weighted toward practical techniques. Your assessment and practical observation will take place after the course end date, however, in addition to your course timetable, you will be expected to develop your skills by working with a performance athlete or team and provide S&C services to them.

Access to online content will be via the Sports Fitness Academy HUB

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