TFA304. Throwing Event Specialist Certification – Orlando

Event Phone: 504-599-8900

**HYBRID COURSE**

Part 1 (Sport Sciences) will be taught online via Zoom & Part 2 (Event Specific) will be taught in-person at the Grande Lakes in Orlando, FL

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

Monday, November 25th & Tuesday, November 26th from 10:30am – 1:30pm (Central)

OR

Monday, December 2th & Tuesday, December 3th from 6pm – 9pm (Central)

**Note: For students planning dual enrollement in TFA 304 & 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 14th from 8am – 10pm (Eastern)

Sunday, December 15th from 8am – 10pm (Eastern)

Monday, December 16th from 8am – 12:45pm (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) – Grande Lakes Orlando

4040 Central Florida Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32837

Course Fee:

Member Fee – $450

Non-Member Fee – $500

Instructors: Michele Curcio, Angelo Posillico

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

Questions: Please contact Samantha Morse at samantha@ustfccca.org

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

*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.