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TFA304. Throwing Event Specialist Certification

**HYBRID COURSE**

The Throws Specialist Certification Course (SCC) is a detailed, 36 hour course that covers all issues in technical coaching of the throwing 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 throw training, biomechanics of throwing and the throwing events, training components, training design and administration, peripheral training concerns, implements, technical models, and technical teaching in the glide and rotational shot put, discus, javelin, hammer, and weight throws.

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 attend the entirety of one group of sessions:

Monday, November 23rd & Tuesday, November 24th from 10:00am – 1:00pm (Central)

• – OR –

Monday, November 30th & Tuesday, December 1st from 4:00pm – 7:00pm (Central)

For students planning dual enrollement in TFA 303 & 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 12th from 8am – 10pm (Central)

Sunday, December 13th from 8am – 10pm (Central)

Monday, December 14th from 8am – 2pm (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 – $495

Non-Member* Fee – $520

Deadline: Course registration closes at 11:55pm (Central) on Sunday, November 28th. On-site registration WILL NOT be available.

Questions: Please contact membership@ustfccca.org

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)