May 2008
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Club Weightlifting /Sports Power Coach 1 Licence: Accreditation Program
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This accreditation course is jointly brought to you by the Australian Weightlifting Federation and Singapore Weightlifting Federation and is suitable for anyone interested in instructing athletes in the techniques of Weightlifting and Power Training.
The course will cover programming principles; coaching methodology; principles of power development; progressive resistance principles; exercises to develop technique and power; warm-up and stretching techniques; basic lifting techniques; progressive development of technique; safety principles.
At the completion of this Training Program, coaches will be able to:
- Plan, organise and conduct safe, enjoyable and progressive training and competition programs for athletes engaged in power training.
- Improve the skill levels of athletes commensurate with the athlete’s aspirations and subsequent enjoyment of involvement with power training.
More specifically
- Teach and correct basic power training and weightlifting skills of athletes and ensure each athlete has the opportunity for optimal learning, development and performance
- Write training programs that will incorporate appropriate skill learning, specific fitness and tactical development as they relate to the relevant participation level of the respective athlete.
- Monitor and review power training activities by closely observing athlete performances, providing appropriate feedback on such performances and adjusting activities to suit needs.
- Evaluate achievement of the objectives of the training/competition event and the effectiveness of their own coaching behaviours.
- Adapt situations by identifying and implementing the appropriate modifications to future training sessions and competitions.
Course Outline
- Safety Principles
Setting up effective weightlifting & power training acility.
Effective skills in progressive stages to ensure successful & safe training
- Warm-Up : General & Specific
- Stretching : Static, Dynamic & PNF
- Basic Lifts
Front Squat, Jerk Grip, Snatch Grip, Back Squat, Clean & Snatch Grip, Deadlifts
Importance of good posture & body mechanics in executing the basic lifts
- Power Clean
Correct technique for progressive stages resulting in full Power Clean
- Power Snatch
Correct technique for progressive stages resulting in full Power Snatch
- Jerk Progression Exercises
- Snatch Progression Exercises
- Progressive Resistance Principles
Employing progressive resistance training to develop strength, speed & endurance
Effect of resistance training on the development of pre-adolescent athletes
- Training Programs
Principles of programming for short & long term results
Developing a cyclical training program
Training program for pre-adolescents
- Teaching Principles
Principles of gym environment production
Equipment placement
Effective description & command
- Power Production for Sport
Jumping & bounding skills
Medicine ball exercises
Pylometric drills
Explosive sprints
About the Lecturer
Michael Keelan possess an excellent knowledge and understanding of coach education and development, having successfully worked in coach education and sports development at local, state and national levels.
- National Weightlifting Licence Coach – NCAS;
- Level 2 NCAS Soccer Coach;
- Level 2 NCAS Strength and Conditioning Coach;
- Personal coach of two Weightlifting Olympians – Amanda Phillips (6th place Sydney 2000) and Deborah Lovely (12th place Athens 2004)
- Australian Institute of Sport Weightlifting Coach 1983 – 1986;
- Australian Coach at the World Weightlifting Championships in 1985, 1986, 1999, 2001 and 2002;
- Queensland Weightlifting Association Head Coach 1983 – 1993 and 1997 – 2002;
- Bronco’s Rugby League Football Club (P/T) Strength and Conditioning coach 1989 – 1993;
- East’s Rugby League Football Club (P/T) Strength and Conditioning coach 1992 – 1994;
- Strength and Conditioning coach to 14 Olympian’s across the disciplines of track and field, cycling, rowing and judo 1986 – 2004; and
Date and Venue
Next course will be held at:
Date: 2-3 August 2008
Time: 9:0am-5:00pm
Venue: Singapore Sports Council
Fees: S$550.00 per person
Closing date for registration: 31 July 2008
Registration
For National Sports Associations and National Registry of Coaches,
Date and Venue
Next course will be held at:
Date: 2-3 August 2008 (for NSA/NROC Coaches)
Time: 9:0am-5:00pm
Venue: Singapore Sports Council
Fees: S$450.00 per person
Closing date for registration: 3 July 2008
Registration
Certified Fitness Trainer Workshop
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The Certified Fitness Trainer Workshop is designed to supplement ISSA’s Certified Fitness Trainer course. This workshop covers certain specific topics in the course textbook in greater detail and is supplemented with a practical overview. This workshop is ideal for people looking to get CFT certified but may not have sufficient prior practical experience in a gym setting.
This workshop will not substitute actually studying the course text book to complete the ISSA exams.
Overview
- The Who, What, Why, & How of Personal Training
- Principles & Purposes
- Professional Ethics
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Metabolism
- Kinesiology of exercise
- Biomechanical Concepts of Exercise
- Musculoskeletal Deviations
- Muscle Mechanics
- Strength, Cardiovascular Training & Flexibility
- Understading Body Composition
- Program Development
- Basic Assessment of Fitness Participants
- Truth on Exercise and Nutrition
- Practical Overview
- Instructional Techniques on Cardiovascular & Strength Training Equipment
- Gym Safety
- Training Indoor/Outdoor
- Improvise with Optional Equipment
About the Facilitator
Irving Henson is Network Director and Founder of Pro-fit Personal Training Network, Irving has been providing fitness services in the industry since 1999. A jovial, outspoken, what-you-see-is-what-you-get kind of guy, he was one of the top trainers in one of the mega gyms and set out to set up Pro-Fit Personal Training Network in 2003. Together with his established associates and affiliates, Pro-fit has been providing Singaporeans with top-of-the line fitness, yoga and martial arts instruction.
His love for Vale Tudo ("Anything goes" style martial arts) and strength training brought about his innate fascination on the study of human movement. His training principle is to "Train movement. Not just muscles. Everyone is like a machine. Our body parts work together as an integrated unit. NEVER individually."
Irving is a also a regular contributor of fitness articles to various magazines and publications. He also helps the health industry by giving lectures to student fitness professionals in Singapore.
- Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist (Advanced Specialization) by National Academy of Sports Medicine (USA)
- Certified Fitness Trainer by International Sports Sciences Association (USA)
- Certified in Exercise and Pregnancy by Australian Graduate School of Health and Sport Science
- Certified Functional Training Specialist by National Exercise and Sports Trainers Association (USA)
- Strength and Conditioning Coach for Tsunami Fight Team aka Fight - G(2004 - Present)
Wesley Chow has been in the fitness industry since 2003, Wesley’s interest is in the specialized and dynamic, fast-growing field of sports fitness. His range of qualifications is testimony to his passion. Not only is he a personal trainer certified with the Federation International of Sports Aerobics & Fitness, he successfully completed the Reebok University Core Training workshop, as well as a Sports Trainer course with Sports Medicine Australia. To top it all, Wesley has a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science from the renowned Edith Cowan University in Australia.Date and Venue
Next course will be held at:
Date: 16-17 August 2008 (Sat/Sun)
Time: 9:0am-5:00pm
Venue: Singapore Management University
Fees: S$300 per person
Closing date for registration: 15 July 2008
Registration
Package Promotion
If you purchase a CFT course pack together when signing up for the workshop, the total fee (including CFT course pack and workshop) is SGD 1,000.
For this package, simply first sign up for the course, and second email us at enquiry@humanprinciples.com that you wish to take up the package. We will arrange for the payment and delivery of the course pack.
ICE - Integrated Corrective Exercise
The Integrated Corrective Exercise or ICE program provides the participant with a unique insight into the relationship between exercise, movement and musculoskeletal injury. The focus of the program includes a combination of theoretical and practical strategies to assist the health and fitness professional assess musculoskeletal function, apply corrective exercise strategies and select and plan exercise appropriate to the individuals needs.
The workshop series explores the grey area between clinical therapy and performance exercise which is crucial for the progressive physical health and safety of the client. Exercise is a valuable tool in developing efficient locomotion of the musculoskeletal system, the ICE program assists you to establish practical strategies to maximise physical performance and minimise the risk of musculoskeletal injury.
What some past participants have to say:
"Mediball Certification delivers a very good introduction on the importance of stability exercises" - Sharifah Shwikar, Physiotherapist
"The best core stability workshops for Personal Trainers that will revolutionise the way they train their clients" - Terence Lim, Personal Trainer
"It gave me a deep insight and knowledge about core muscles; how to strengthen target muscles and prevent injuries" - Antoinette Chang, Mind & Body Trainer
The programme consists of three levels:
Integrated Corrective Exercise - Level I
Integrated Corrective Exercise - Level II
Tension Release with Chi Ball
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Tension Release is a self-massage technique. In a nutshell, you use your own body weight to roll on a chi ball massaging away restrictions to normal soft-tissue (muscle) movement. By performing Tension Release techniques you can improve flexibility, function, performance, and reduce injuries Continue Reading »
Pregnancy & Exercise Certification Workshop
by Australian Graduate School of Health and Sport Science
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This workshop is a specific & practical program that will provide the trainer with a sound knowledge and broader understanding on how to safely train & work with pregnant women. Continue Reading »
Treatment of Pelvis & Lumbar Spine Level 1: an Introduction to Muscle Energy Techniques
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This 2 day practical course reviews current research in lumbo-pelvic anatomy, biomechanics & treatment in order to explain current concepts of joint stability and the mechanisms that assist load transfer through the lumbo-pelvic region. A biomechanical framework is used to introduce comprehensive assessment & treatment techniques for the pubic symphysis, sacroiliac joint, and lumbar spine articulations. Continue Reading »
ICE Level 3 - Integrated Stability Training Certification
The final Level of the Integrated Corrective Exercise program, Integrated Stability Training Certification is the capstone of the ICE program and will provide a variety of balance tools and systems for participants to tailor functional programs for individual clients.The final level will integrate the theory and skills developed throughout the program to apply in a practical manner. Continue Reading »
ICE Level 2 - Corrective Exercise Certification
by Australian Graduate School of Health and Sport Science
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The second level of the Integrated Corrective Exercise program, Corrective Exercise Certification will provide the tools to conduct dynamic and static assessments as well as upper and lower limb kinetic chains. The purpose of this level is to develop participants skills in conducting postural and musculoskeletal assessments and implement appropriate corrective strategies. We also aim to expand participants repertoire of corrective and functional exercises with and without Swiss balls. The mediBall Certification is a pre-requisite of this course. Continue Reading »
ICE Level 1 - mediBall Certification
by Australian Graduate School of Health and Sport Science
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The first Level of the Integrated Corrective Exercise program, mediBall® Certification will provide practical skills and related scientific knowledge required to effectively assess your client’s functional capacity to exercise on a Swiss ball and instruct in a range of Swiss ball exercises. It is our aim to give participants a strong foundation on which to build their understanding, practice and instruction of Swiss ball exercises by providing a large practical component and a variety of models and techniques to conduct assessments. A certificate in health or fitness modality is a pre-requisite of this course. Continue Reading »
