USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coaching Course
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- 2-day course
- In-person or online courses available
- Covers how to coach Olympic lifts
- Covers technique and program design
- Teaches weightlifting progressions
- Helps beginners learn highly technical exercises
- Written exam at the end of the course
- Recertified through an annual online exam
In-Depth Review
USA Weightlifting Certification (2024): From an Olympic Weightlifter’s Perspective
Author: Caine Wilkes, OLY, CNC, USAW-L1 Looking to get into coaching lifters? See if a USA Weightlifting Certification is right for you in our review. Read the full review.
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Course specific to Olympic weightlifting
- In-person or online courses available
- Inexpensive for a certification
- Recognized by the USOPC
What Needs Improvement...
- Exclusive to USA Weightlifting members
- Recertification is only an online exam
Specs
| Price | $549 |
|---|---|
| Course Length | 2 days |
| Exam Format | Written or online\, multiple-choice |
Summary
If you’re interested in becoming a weightlifting coach, the most specific course you can take for Olympic weightlifting is the USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coaching Course. The course is 2 days long and blends hands-on learning with lectures to go over the technical aspects of the Olympic lifts, as well as lifting safety and program design. A participant must pass a written exam at the end of the course to earn their certification.
