Performance Herts offer a range of courses and workshops taught by UKSCA accredited coaches who train an array of athletes up to Olympic level.
These workshops and courses are taught in small groups by expert coaches in the field who work with athletes from; England Squash, England Golf, England Netball, Women’s FA, Arsenal Women’s FC, Saracens Mavericks, English Institute of Sport to name just a few.
Strength & Conditioning Level 1 Workshop
The Strength and Conditioning Level 1 course is designed as an introduction to strength and conditioning. Over 1 day, you’ll be taught the foundational scientific knowledge and practical skills needed to be a strength and conditioning coach.
Who is the course designed for?
Athletes, sports coaches, PE teachers, physiotherapists, sports degree students, personal trainers, as well as aspiring strength and conditioning coaches.
Course content:
- Learn how to perform functional movement screens to identify key strengths and weaknesses in your athletes.
- Conduct sports needs analysis, providing you with the skillset to identify the key biomechanical, physiological and injuries of your chosen sport.
- Understand and practice the fundamental strength movements, which form most athlete’s programs.
- Overview of the basic’s principles of programming in order to create effective programs.
Additional information:
- The course will be delivered through both practical and theory content.
- Delivered in the Performance Herts gym.
Cost
£80
Duration
1 day workshop
09:00-16:30
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Strength & Conditioning Level 2 Workshop
The Strength and Conditioning Level 2 provides learners with the knowledge required to build and lead well-constructed strength and conditioning programmes. This 1-day workshop will enable successful workshop attendees to prepare fully for their UKSCA accreditation and to seek employment as an S&C coach in a number of settings such as sports clubs, schools or with athletes/teams.
Who is the course designed for?
- Athletes, sports coaches, PE teachers, physiotherapists, sports degree students, personal trainers, aspiring strength and conditioning coaches.
- Pre-requisite: S&C Level 1 Workshop.
Course content:
- Learn the scientific principles of hypertrophy, strength and power in the athletic population.
- Construct and conduct fitness testing based upon the sport and individual athlete
- Learn how to design and evaluate periodised strength and conditioning programs and sessions.
- Understand how to develop power in athletic populations, both theoretically and through practical exercises.
- Practice and learn advanced training methods.
Additional information:
- The course will be delivered through both practical and theory content.
- Delivered in the Performance Herts gym.
Cost
£80
Duration
1 day workshop
09:00-16:30
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Agility Workshop
Learn how to improve your agility and change of directional speed to aid sporting performance in this 3hr workshop. Delivered by experienced and knowledgeable UKSCA accredited strength and conditioning coaches who train athletes from: Women's FA, Arsenal Women's FC, Netball Super League Franchises, England Netball, England Squash and the University of Hertfordshire.
Who is the course designed for?
Athletes, sports coaches, PE teachers, physiotherapists, sports degree students, personal trainers, aspiring strength and conditioning coaches.
Course content:
- Understand the importance of agility for sports performance.
- Practice and learn the key mechanical and technical models.
- Provide you with a vast toolbox of exercises as well as appropriate exercise progressions and regressions.
- Develop the skillset to identify key technical errors.
- Understand the basics of programming for agility.
Additional information:
- The course will primarily be delivered through practical content, and therefore you must be injury free.
- Delivered in the Performance Herts gym and HSV sports halls.
Cost
£40
Duration
3 hrs
09:30-12:30
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Plyometrics Workshop
Learn how to improve your plyometric ability to aid sporting performance in this 3hr workshop. Delivered by experienced and knowledgeable UKSCA accredited strength and conditioning coaches who train athletes from: Women's FA, Arsenal Women's FC, Netball Super League Franchises, England Netball, England Squash and the University of Hertfordshire.
Who is the course designed for?
Athletes, sports coaches, PE teachers, physiotherapists, sports degree students, personal trainers, aspiring strength and conditioning coaches.
Course content:
- Learn the scientific mechanisms of plyometric training.
- Understand the importance and benefits of plyometric training for sports performance.
- Learn the physiological adaptations that occur through plyometric training.
- Practice and learn the technical model, along with the skillset to identify key technical errors.
- Provide you with a vast toolbox of exercises as well as appropriate exercise progressions and regressions.
- Understand the basics of programming for plyometrics.
Additional information:
- The course will primarily be delivered through practical content, and therefore you must be injury free.
- Delivered in the Performance Herts gym and HSV sports halls.
Cost
£40
Duration
3 hrs
18:30-21:30
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| 14 September 2019 | Book |
Speed Workshop
Learn how to improve your acceleration and speed for sporting performance in this 3hr workshop. Delivered by experienced and knowledgeable UKSCA accredited strength and conditioning coaches, who train athletes from: Women's FA, Arsenal Women's FC, Netball Super League Franchises, England Netball, England Squash and the University of Hertfordshire.
Who is the course designed for?
Athletes, sports coaches, PE teachers, physiotherapists, sports degree students, personal trainers, aspiring strength and conditioning coaches.
Course content:
- Understand the importance and benefits of speed training for sports performance.
- Learn the scientific basis of speed training.
- Practice and learn the technical models of acceleration and top-end speed, along with the skillset to identify key technical errors.
- Provide you with a vast toolbox of exercises as well as appropriate exercise progressions and regressions. Including plyometrics, strength exercises and speed drills.
- Understand the basics of programming for acceleration and top-end speed.
Additional information:
- The course will primarily be delivered through practical content, and therefore you must be injury free.
- Delivered in the Performance Herts gym and outdoor facilities.
Cost
£40
Duration
3 hrs
09:30-12:30
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Olympic Weightlifting Trainer Course
In this 2-day course, you will learn the Snatch, Clean & Jerk, Squat and assistance lifts. Improve weightlifting ability, speed, power, flexibility and strength for sporting performance for either yourself or your athletes.
Who is the course designed for?
Athletes, sports coaches, PE teachers, physiotherapists, sports degree students, personal trainers, aspiring strength and conditioning coaches.
Course content:
- Understand the benefits of Olympic lifting for sports performance.
- Learn how to perform and coach the squat, snatch, and the clean and jerk.
- Practice spotting, correcting errors, and progressing or regressing exercises as required.
- Learn the progression model for teaching Olympic Weightlifting to athletes.
- Understand the basics of programming for Olympic Weightlifting.
Additional information:
- The course will primarily be delivered through practical content, and therefore you must be injury free.
- Delivered within Performance Herts gym.
Cost
£180 (RRP £200)
Duration
2 day workshop
09:00-16:00
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| 21-22 October 2019 | Book |
Weightlifting Workshop
In this 1-day workshop, you will learn the Snatch, Clean and Jerk, Squat and assistance lifts. Improve your weightlifting ability, speed, power, flexibility and strength for sporting performance.
Who is the course designed for?
Athletes, sports coaches, PE teachers, physiotherapists, sports degree students, personal trainers, aspiring strength and conditioning coaches.
Course content:
- Understand the benefits of Olympic lifting for sports performance.
- Learn how to perform the squat, snatch, and the clean and jerk.
- Practice spotting, correcting errors, and progressing or regressing exercises as required.
Additional information:
- The course will primarily be delivered through practical content, and therefore you must be injury free.
- Delivered within Performance Herts gym.
Cost
£80
Duration
1 Day
09:00-16:30
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