After having completed this course of attained an equivalent competence level, the student:
- Knows how to plan, implement and evaluate effective evidence-based strength and conditioning training sessions.
- Develop an understanding of the theoretical and practical underpinnings of delivering strength and conditioning sessions and apply this knowledge by leading and supporting practical situations with athletes.
- Knows how to plan, implement and evaluate effective evidence-based athlete assessment and testing sessions.
- Develop an understanding of performance assessment theory/knowledge and apply this knowledge practically to the analysis of athletic performance in practical situations with athletes.
- Demonstrate the ability to work and coach collaboratively.
Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria - grade 1
The student is able to:
Plan, implement and evaluate an evidence-based strength and conditioning or testing sessions. Work and coach collaboratively.
Assessment criteria - grade 3
The student is able to:
Plan, implement and evaluate an evidence-based strength and conditioning or testing sessions. Apply appropriate means and methods to achieve desired training effects. Work and coach collaboratively with others. Create an effective learning environment.
Assessment criteria - grade 5
The student is able to:
Plan, implement and evaluate an evidence-based strength and conditioning or testing sessions. Critically analyze and justify the means, methods and effectiveness of the training. Work and coach effectively with others. Create an effective learning environment using variety of methods.