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TFA310. Strength & Conditioning Coach Certification

**HYBRID COURSE**

A detailed course covering all aspects of strength training and other key athletic qualities. Successful completion of the course and its evaluations grants the Track & Field Academy’s Strength & Conditioning Certification. This course is open to anyone, and credit received for successfully completing the course is applicable to the Master’s Program.

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 combined event training, biomechanics of the sprint, hurdle, jumping, throwing, and middle distance events, training components, training design and administration, peripheral training concerns, technical models, and technical teaching in the combined events.

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)

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

Saturday, December 19th from 8am – 10pm (Central)

Sunday, December 20th from 8am – 12pm (Central)

*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 – $295

Non-Member* Fee – $315

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)