Description
Level 4 Award in Strength and Conditioning
£999 – 6 Day Course (Additional Assessment Day)
Who is this qualification for?
The VTCT Level 4 Award in Strength and Conditioning is aimed at learners aged 18+ who wish to pursue a career as a strength and conditioning coach. The entry requirements for this qualification are a Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training.
What does this qualification cover?
This qualification is based on the national occupational standards for strength and conditioning and includes all the required elements to work effectively as a strength and conditioning coach. Learners must achieve all mandatory units which include:
– Principles and theories of strength and conditioning
– Programming and delivering strength and conditioning
Why is this qualification the most suitable?
Throughout this qualification, learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of a range of relevant theories, concepts and techniques used in different strength and conditioning programmes.They will also develop the ability to apply practically the knowledge, understanding and skills to plan,
design, implement and evaluate a strength and conditioning programme, which includes demonstration and instruction of Olympic lifting.
In parallel, learners will develop their communication and research skills, which are valued highly by employers.
What could this qualification lead to?
Learners who achieve this qualification are eligible to become a strength and conditioning coach and become a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT), which is independently accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. Learners may also gain entry to the register of exercise
professionals (REPs) at Level 4. As a strength and conditioning coach, learners could progress directly into employment in a variety of contexts, which include:
– Sports and athletic clubs
– Commercial gyms
– Public leisure centres
– Private health and fitness clubs
– Armed services
– HM prison service
Strength and conditioning coaches typically work without direct supervision but often as part of a multi-disciplinary support team.
Who supports this qualification?
This qualification has been developed collaboratively with key stakeholders in the active leisure, learning and well-being sector. Because of this, the knowledge, skills and competencies gained will provide the best possible opportunity for progression into employment. This qualification is formally
supported by the following organisation: Federation of Holistic Therapists
Qualification Structure
Mandatory – from this group you’ll need to cover a minimum of 2 components and earn a minimum of 43 credits.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Level | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| USP124 | Principles and theories of strength and conditioning | 4 | 15 |
| USP125 | Programming and delivering strength and conditioning | 4 | 28 |
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