CERTIFIED POWER LIFTING INSTRUCTOR

The program was created by Tom DeLong, MA, RSCC*D, CSCS*D, who is the Director of Science Education for the National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (NCCPT) and the United States Powerlifting Association (USPA).
 
He is a 35+ year veteran of the Strength and Conditioning/Personal Training industry holding a Master's degree in Kinesiology from California State University of Long Beach (specializing in biomechanics of resistance training and program design) and a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science and Wellness from Ball State University.
 
As a competitor, Tom: is a multiple state champion ,  got 2nd at worlds (full competition),  is a Master's World Bench Champion (USPA), is a World Record Bench Press (master's division)

Join the ranks of some of the most sought after strength coaches in the world by becoming a certified powerlifting instructor. Thousands of clients are hitting the gym hoping to increase their strength and compete at various levels of fitness competitions. This powerlifting coach certification will introduce, educate, and coach any trainee, whose goal is to increase maximum strength with an applied science approach using powerlifting movements and training methodologies for developing an individualized and optimized strength training program.
 
What can you expect to Learn ?
You'll learn the three foundational movements for humans (squat, bench, deadlift) which are effective in building a substantial foundation of strength for everyday activities
 
Topics:
Basics of structure and function (how the body is put together and how it works)
Rigid-body mechanics (the physics of movement i.e. biomechanics: external and internal forces; statics and dynamics [kinetic and kinematics])
Exercise physiology (how stresses affect and change the body i.e. adaptations)
Energy system
Basic movement evaluations to identify movement deficits that may cause injury
Exercise Techniques
How to create an "individualized" program (plan) for developing the trainee based on their individual needs
 
10 Hours - Online Course
 
Recognition:
IHFA - INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND FITNESS ASSOCIATION