Athletic development and physical preparation III

The development of fundamental movement patterns through introducing external loads to stable movements and structures. Athlete development considerations for the coach in introducing external load in their coaching practice.

Who should go on the course?

• Anyone who has completed the Athletics Coach award / Coach in Running Fitness (CiRF) and above (UKA Event Group, Level 3 and Level 4)

And attended

• Athlete Development and Physical Preparation II Course

How many days will it take?

Two days delivered over the course of one weekend with no assessment.

What will I learn?

The considerations for athlete development in relation to growth spurts and maturation, in applying load. You will learn the tools for progression in applying external load in developing total structural strength, stability and range. Through correct movement patterns we examine correct force application, through a range of different training methods.

Topics covered include:

• Progressive journeys for lower body, upper body and bracing exercises
• Applying load through comfort and incremental loading
• The use of sets and repetitions
• Ballistic / Plyometrics movements
• The relationship to maturation and Training Age
• Anatomical Adaptation to Applied Strength
• Mobilisation Methods
• The force continuum

What will I be able to do?

You will be able to design and implement physical preparation sessions through the introduction of external loads and create modules of progression for upper body, lower body and bracing exercises, related these to sport specific activities.

How much does this course cost?

See course booking for further information.

The Movement Dynamic Video Resource will be used as the primary source of information over the weekend.