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IQF LEVEL

Level 1 - Foundational Learning

TOTAL LEARNING HOURS

20 TLH

START DATE

Immediate

MODE OF LEARNING

Online | On Demand

COST

100% FREE

About the Level 1

Welcome to the IUSCA IQF Level 1 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning. 

This is a Free On-Demand course, designed for students, athletes, coaches, and assistant coaches interested in gaining foundational knowledge in strength and conditioning. It covers basic principles of sports science, performance enhancement, injury prevention, and the role of strength and conditioning in overall athletic development. This free course aims to provide learners with the essential skills and understanding required to pursue further education in sports performance, sport science, and strength and conditioning fields.


This course is rated at Level 1 on the International Qualification Framework IQF), which uses a rating system from 1 to 8, where Level 1 is foundational learning, and Level 8 is Doctorate level education. 


We hope that you enjoy this course and use it as a launchpad into a career in strength and conditioning. 

100% FREE

ONLINE | ON-DEMAND

PRINCIPLES OF S&C

EXERCISE TECHNIQUE

EFFEECTIVE PROGRAMMING

CAREER PATHWAYS

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Syllabus and Content

The Level 1 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning covers the fundamental principles of S&C science and coaching, giving you a solid foundation for further progression in the field.

With 20 hours of learning content, the expert developed course syllabus covers the following:

Introduction to S&C

Overview of S&C, historical background, and importance in sport, injury prevention and health 

Basic Principles of Training

Adaptation, specificity, overload, progression, and introduction to periodisation

Key Movement Skills

Introduction to key movement patterns, technique and safety considerations

Developing Strength and Power

Basics of strength training and power development, equipment and environment safety

Conditioning and Endurance Training

Principles of cardiovascular fitness, methods of conditioning, integration with training

Flexibility and Mobility

Importance of mobility, stretching techniques and when to use them

Nutrition Basics for Athletes

Role of nutrition in performance and recovery, overview of macronutrients and micronutrients, hydration

Injuries and Rehabilitation

Common injuries, rehabilitation principles, designing rehab programs, return to play strategies

Planning and Goal Setting

Basics of programme design, goal setting for athletes, monitoring and adjusting training

Career Paths in S&C

Overview of further education and qualifications, potential career paths and industry progression

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Esto realmente me ayudó a desarrollar mi confianza y mis habilidades como entrenador. No obtienes mucha experiencia práctica como esta en la universidad, pero esto me enseñó mucho.

Kevin, pasantía en Washington DC 

Internacional

Aprobación

Todos nuestros cursos están avalados por el Comité de Adjudicación de IUSCA. Como organismo de adjudicación internacional acreditado, nuestras calificaciones cuentan con reconocimiento internacional.  

 

Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con nosotros. 

Recent Global Partners

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Michael Hill, director de rendimiento deportivo, Georgetown

Fue realmente genial tenerlo, ya que ayudó de muchas maneras y en realidad fue triste verlo partir. Hizo un trabajo magnífico y le daría la bienvenida de nuevo.

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Jason Lake, líder del programa MSc, Chichester

 Esto ha supuesto un excelente trampolín para los alumnos, que han tenido la suerte
suficiente para beneficiarse de estas oportunidades, brindándoles habilidades invaluables para futuros roles en
La industria.

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Realmente me convertí en un mejor entrenador y fue una experiencia de aprendizaje increíble. ¡Aprendí más en 7 semanas que en 4 años de educación superior!

Matt, Colocación en la Universidad de Carolina del Norte

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Read the comprehensive guide for how to progress in the S&C profession. From entry level, through to the highest echelons of sports performance, you can find something to elevate your career. 

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