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Level 4 - Advanced Level Certification
TOTAL LEARNING HOURS
128 TLH
Immediate
MODE OF LEARNING
Online | On-Demand
COST
£495.00 (approx. $550.00)
IQF Level 4 Certificate
in Strength and Conditioning
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The IQF Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning is the highest certification available in S&C, prior to obtaining Accreditation. This is appropriate for high level practitioners working independently in specialised environments. The is a great option for those without an industry-specific degree.
Aden Flannagan, Director of the IUSCA, London, UK
About the Level 4
Welcome to the IUSCA IQF Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning. This is an on-demand course, consisting of online modules and tutorials along with on-demand resources. Level 4 learning is a high level qualification for practitioners seeking to deliver specialised S&C services to teams, athletes, and the general population in fitness/gym settings. For an in-depth view of IQF Levels, please click here.
This course will cover the scientific underpinning for all aspects related to this independent delivery, and provide an opportunity for growth and development as a practitioner. The duration of this course is approximately 48 Guided Learning Hours (48 GLH), with significant independent study and and assessment, resulting in 128 Total Learning Hours (TLH).
Assessment for this course involves the completion of a comprehensive Portfolio of learning, including a documented 10 week training intervention, and recorded coaching session.
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Satisfactory completion of the course will result in the candidate being awarded an IQF Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning.
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IQF LEVEL 4
ONLINE | LIVE
ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATION
COMPREHENSIVE SYLLABUS
128 TOTAL LEARNING HOURS
PORTFOLIO & VIDEO ASSESSMENT
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Why are IUSCA courses and qualifications right for me?Our IUSCA courses and qualifications offer something for everyone. No matter what your role or level of experience within sport science/S&C, you will find an appropriate course or qualification. This includes entry level certifications, such as the Level 2 in Strength and Conditioning, which is the required minimum standard to work in most industry settings, right through to full Accreditation and Master Accreditation, which is appropriate for those with extensive experience within the profession. There is also a range of professional development courses (CPD) covering key topics within S&C, which will help you remain at the top of your profession.
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What do the IQF Levels relate to? How an I know the equivalent in my country?The IQF, or International Qualification Framework is a rating system to standardise courses, qualifications and levels of education throughout the S&C profession. This enables equivalences to be determined between awarding bodies and coutries. The IQF table showing some of the equivalent levels of education be found here.
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Who designed the course content?All course content has been designed by experts within the field of S&C, sport science, or the relevent course discipline. Qualificaiton standards have been developed in collaboration with the IQF and the IUSCA Advisory Board. Specific courses may also feature expert live tutorial, such as the Training for Hypertophy in Sport course, which has live delivery by Brad Schoenfeld.
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Are these courses live, online/in-person, or on-demand?"Our range of courses and qualifications are offered through a combination of live, online, in-person, on-demand etc. These details are specified within the individual course information pages.
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We would like to deliver these courses within our organisation for our staff. Is this possible?Yes, it is possible to deliver these as part of your organisational required courses. Please contact us for further information at info@iusca.org
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How long will I have access to the material?You will have lifetime access to the course material, including all future updates.
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Are live sessions recorded?Yes, all live sessions will be recorded, meaning that you can catch up 'on-demand' if you require.
This course challenged me to develop my coaching skills and implement research based practice. It’s also great on my CV and certifies me for independent coaching.
Nathan Willis, Assistant S&C Coach / Personal Trainer
Bonus Content
For a limited time only, when you register for our Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning, you will also receive the following great benefits:
FREE ACCESS TO IUSCA VIDEO (including over 20 hours of content from leaders in the field such as Brad Schoenfeld, Derek Hansen, Greg Lehman, Ron McKeefery, Lorena Torres, and many more...
FREE LIVE WEBINARS
FREE IUSCA T-SHIRT or CAP
Matt, Student from the University of Chichester
International
Recognition
All of our courses are accredited by the IUSCA Awarding Committee. As an Accredited International Awarding Body, our qualifications carry global recognition.
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The IUSCA uses standardised course levels, rated on the International Qualification Framework (IQF), to ensure that stakeholders understand the requirements and competencies of suitably qualified individuals.
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Andrew Langford, Performance Consultant
It's great to have an international standard for courses and qualifications. This makes it easy for coaches to understand the level they are at, and where they want to be.
Aden Flannagan, Lead S&C Coach, Leicester City
When recruiting, we look for candidates that have the right qualifications and show a keen interest in professional development. The IUSCA seal guarantees the standards we require.
Matt, Student at the University of Chichester
I really became a better coach, and it was an incredible learning experience. I learnt more in 7 weeks than I have in 4 years of higher education!
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Why are IUSCA courses and qualifications right for me?Our IUSCA courses and qualifications offer something for everyone. No matter what your role or level of experience within sport science/S&C, you will find an appropriate course or qualification. This includes entry level certifications, such as the Level 2 in Strength and Conditioning, which is the required minimum standard to work in most industry settings, right through to full Accreditation and Master Accreditation, which is appropriate for those with extensive experience within the profession. There is also a range of professional development courses (CPD) covering key topics within S&C, which will help you remain at the top of your profession.
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What do the IQF Levels relate to? How an I know the equivalent in my country?The IQF, or International Qualification Framework is a rating system to standardise courses, qualifications and levels of education throughout the S&C profession. This enables equivalences to be determined between awarding bodies and coutries. The IQF table showing some of the equivalent levels of education be found here.
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Who designed the course content?All course content has been designed by experts within the field of S&C, sport science, or the relevent course discipline. Qualificaiton standards have been developed in collaboration with the IQF and the IUSCA Advisory Board. Specific courses may also feature expert live tutorial, such as the Training for Hypertophy in Sport course, which has live delivery by Brad Schoenfeld.
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Are these courses live, online/in-person, or on-demand?"Our range of courses and qualifications are offered through a combination of live, online, in-person, on-demand etc. These details are specified within the individual course information pages.
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We would like to deliver these courses within our organisation for our staff. Is this possible?Yes, it is possible to deliver these as part of your organisational required courses. Please contact us for further information at info@iusca.org
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How long will I have access to the material?You will have lifetime access to the course material, including all future updates.
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Are live sessions recorded?Yes, all live sessions will be recorded, meaning that you can catch up 'on-demand' if you require.
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Why are IUSCA courses and qualifications right for me?Our IUSCA courses and qualifications offer something for everyone. No matter what your role or level of experience within sport science/S&C, you will find an appropriate course or qualification. This includes entry level certifications, such as the Level 2 in Strength and Conditioning, which is the required minimum standard to work in most industry settings, right through to full Accreditation and Master Accreditation, which is appropriate for those with extensive experience within the profession. There is also a range of professional development courses (CPD) covering key topics within S&C, which will help you remain at the top of your profession.
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What do the IQF Levels relate to? How an I know the equivalent in my country?The IQF, or International Qualification Framework is a rating system to standardise courses, qualifications and levels of education throughout the S&C profession. This enables equivalences to be determined between awarding bodies and coutries. The IQF table showing some of the equivalent levels of education be found here.
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Who designed the course content?All course content has been designed by experts within the field of S&C, sport science, or the relevent course discipline. Qualificaiton standards have been developed in collaboration with the IQF and the IUSCA Advisory Board. Specific courses may also feature expert live tutorial, such as the Training for Hypertophy in Sport course, which has live delivery by Brad Schoenfeld.
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Are these courses live, online/in-person, or on-demand?"Our range of courses and qualifications are offered through a combination of live, online, in-person, on-demand etc. These details are specified within the individual course information pages.
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We would like to deliver these courses within our organisation for our staff. Is this possible?Yes, it is possible to deliver these as part of your organisational required courses. Please contact us for further information at info@iusca.org
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How long will I have access to the material?You will have lifetime access to the course material, including all future updates.
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Are live sessions recorded?Yes, all live sessions will be recorded, meaning that you can catch up 'on-demand' if you require.
