Advanced Recreational Running Course (Level 2) - Online
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Program Overview
The Advanced Recreational Running Coach (Level 2) is a Nationally Recognised Accreditation designed for coaches leading running clubs or private coaches working with runners looking to achieve higher levels of running performance at target events.
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The accreditation recognises that an individual has the appropriate skills and knowledge to coach intermediate and advanced runners toachieve target performances at endurance races.
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The program covers advanced skills of run coaching, including technique development, periodization, plyometrics, functional movement training, and energy availability.
Program Curriculum
Your Coaching Skills: Explores your approach to coaching, communication styles, strengths, and potential focus areas.
Improving Running Performance: Examines methods of improving running economy, VO2max, running technique, running on different surfaces and elevations, and footwear.
Performance Conditioning: Introduces conditioning strategies for more advanced runners, including track drills and plyometrics.
Functional Movement Training: Delves into types of functional movement training for runners, and how it can contribute to injury prevention and enhanced running performance.
Energy Availability: In addition to general principles of nutrition and hydration, this module explores the risks of low energy availability and the role of a performance coach in educating and supporting athletes experiencing this.
Periodization: Building on the ‘campaign’ training plans introduced in the previous accreditation course, this program explores long-term periodized training plans that are designed to support athletes achieve their optimal performance at one or multiple events across a season.
Performance Health Electives: Earn 25 CPD points completing relevant performance health electives, relevant to your training environment.
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