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TFA302. Sprint, Hurdle, & Relay Event Specialist Certification

**HYBRID COURSE**

The Sprints, Hurdles, and Relays Specialist Certification Course (SCC) is a detailed, 36 hour course that covers all issues in technical coaching of the sprint, hurdle and relay events. Certification by the USTFCCCA is granted for successfully completing the course and its evaluations. The course is illustrated with pertinent, animated take-home video created specifically for this course, to enhance clarity and understanding. Topics include training theory, periodization of sprint-hurdle training, biomechanics of sprinting and hurdling, training components, training design and administration, relay techniques and strategies, peripheral training concerns, technical models, and technical teaching in the sprint, hurdle and relay events.

Additional course information

DETAILS

Part 1 (Sport Sciences) will be taught online via Zoom & Part 2 (Event Specific) will be taught in-person at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, TX

1. For the ONLINE Sport Sciences portion, you’re required to take 1 of 2 available sections:

Monday, December 1st & Tuesday, December 2nd from 6pm – 9pm(Central)

OR

Thursday, December 4th & Friday, December 5th from 10:00am – 1:00pm (Central)

For students planning dual enrollement in TFA 302 & TFA 310, only one instance of Sports Sciences is required.

2. For the IN-PERSON Event Specific portion, you’re required to attend all sessions:

Saturday, December 13th from 8am – 10pm (Eastern)

Sunday, December 14th from 8am – 10pm (Eastern)

Monday, December 15th from 8am – 2pm (Eastern)

*Note that recordings of the Sport Sciences will not be available; live participation (working camera & microphone) is required if you wish to take this course.

Location:

Part 1 (online) – Taught via Zoom

Part 2 (in-person) – Gaylord Texan Resort

1501 Gaylord Trail, Grapevine, TX 76051

Course Fee**:

Member Fee – $495

Non-Member* Fee – $520

Deadline: Course registration closes at 11:55pm (Central) on Tuesday, December 2nd. On-site registration WILL NOT be available.

Questions: Please contact Samantha Morse at [email protected]

Registration must be done under the participant’s account in order to access the course material and exam.

*If you are a non-member who would like to become a member, please complete the Individual Membership form.

**The course fee does not include convention registration, hotel lodging, or meals. To access USTFCCCA Convention tickets and hotel discount rate, please visit the convention website (not yet available)