Focus Awards
Level 3
QN: 610/5662/5
Curriculum Active
Focus Awards Level 3 Certificate in British Weight Lifting Coaching Youth Weightlifting (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Focus Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 62 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Focus Awards
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
62 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Applied Coaching Considerations for the Weightlifting-Specific Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key competencies that influence coaching effectiveness in a youth weightlifting context
- Be able to identify the different coaching styles and explain how they can be deployed effectively in a youth weightlifting context
- Understand how the biopsychosocial model can be used to enhance the performance enhancement process
- Understand the key coaching points for a range of strength-orientated exercises
- Understand and utilise the BWL Technical Model to analyse weightlifting technique
- Understand how to facilitate an effective long-term approach to youth athletes tactical development in weightlifting
- Understand key concepts relating to the development of the coach-athlete relationship
- Demonstrate understanding of the principles and strategies for communicating effectively with youth athletes
- Demonstrate knowledge of key concepts relating to behaviour change
- Evaluate their strengths and areas of improvement within the scope of their coaching practice
2
Guidelines and Concepts Relating to the Provision of Youth Weightlifting Training
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand current guidance from appropriate organisations as it pertains to the physical activity of young people
- Understand key operational terms and concepts relating to paediatric exercise development
- Understand the benefits associated with youth resistance training
3
Holistic Development of Youth Athletes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key concepts relating to holistic talent development environments
- Understand how to facilitate a mastery motivational environment
- Understand relevant concepts associated with identity and personal development
- Understand how fostering a climate of care can support the mental and physical health of youth athletes
- Understand key concepts related to the mental health of young people
- Understand key nutritional concepts as they relate to the youth athlete
- Understand key psychological skills associated with high performance
- Be able to outline the importance of rest and recovery for youth athletes
- Understand the importance and influence of key members of a youth athlete’s support network
- Understand how coaches can support dual career athletes
- Demonstrate understanding of the different types of transitions that youth athletes may face and how the youth weightlifting coach can provide support
4
Planning, Implementing, and Evaluating a Youth Weightlifting Programme
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Create an effective youth weightlifting training programmeDesign and deliver progressive session plans within a weightlifting programme
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively evaluate a youth training programme, with consideration for the biopsychosocial development of the athlete
5
Safe, Inclusive Practice and Managing Injury Risk in Youth Athletes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to demonstrate alignment with safeguarding and national governing body guidelines
- Understand the components of a safe and inclusive training environment
- Understand the behavioural expectations in adherence to appropriate national governing body procedures and professional standards
- Demonstrate understanding relating to safe and inclusive practice in a weightlifting-specific context
- Understand how both non-modifiable and modifiable risk factors can influence the safety of training
- Understand the underpinning principles and utility of effective testing and monitoring
6
Understand Youth Development
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how insights from child development models can inform coaching pedagogy
- Understand key concepts related to the Youth Physical Development model and how it can be applied in a weightlifting-specific context
- Demonstrate understanding of concepts relating to growth and maturation
- Understand the rationale behind, and use of, maturity assessments
- Understand the importance of the development of a broad range of motor skills
- Understand why and how to develop key physical qualities throughout childhood, with a view to enhancing long-term weightlifting performance
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/5662/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Focus Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2025