Olympic Weightlifting

The Olympic Weightlifting microcredential will provide a strong fundamental understanding of the SNATCH, CLEAN, and JERK as it pertains to the sport of Olympic Weightlifting as well as how to effectively train and progress the lifts during future training sessions. Through a combination of Powerpoint theory as well as hands on application with dowel and barbell, Learners will gain confidence and clarity of how these movements can be broken down into easy-to-understand phases and steps to assist in their own future training and/or for coaching others in the Olympic lifts. Learning Outcomes: 1. Definition of Olympic Weightlifting 2. Demonstrate proper dowel and barbell snatch 3. Demonstrate proper cleaning techniques 4. Demonstrate the proper dowel and jerk technique Total class hours - 4.