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Course Description

Welcome to this module on Weight Room Safety.

The weight room is a powerful space for athletes to grow stronger and more confident, but without proper training and supervision, it can also be a place where injuries occur. That’s why it’s essential for coaches to understand weight room safety and know how to effectively teach it to their athletes. In this module, you’ll learn how to keep athletes safe while using weight room equipment and performing strength training, as well as how to instill safe habits they can carry forward.

Course Outline

Introduction 

Collaboration

Intro to Organizational & Administrative Strategies 

Educational Strategy 

Maintenance & Upkeep

Intro to Coaching Strategies

Spotting for Safety 

Proper Breathing Technique 

Technique Instructions 

Use of Safety Equipment 

Conclusion 

Learner Outcomes

Upon completion of this module, you will be able to:

  1. Understand the best practices for supervising athletes while they are training.
  2. Identify the proper techniques for spotting lifts.
  3. Teach athletes how to execute their strength training safely and effectively.
  4. Recognize the importance of maintaining a clean and well designed weight room.
  5. Describe the importance and proper use of safety equipment in the weight room.
  6. Identify how best to collaborate with athletic trainers and sport coaches

Notes

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Prerequisites

Before starting this module, participants should have a basic understanding of coaching responsibilities and athlete supervision. Coaches are expected to be familiar with fundamental strength training concepts, general equipment use, and their program’s safety or emergency procedures. Prior completion of an introductory coaching or strength and conditioning fundamentals course is recommended.

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Section Title
Weight Room Safety
Language of Delivery
English
Section Schedule
Date and Time TBA
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee non-credit $15.00 Click here to get more information
CEUs
2 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
No drop request allowed after enrollment
Transfer Request Deadline
No transfer request allowed after enrollment

Section Notes

Welcome to this module on Weight Room Safety.

The weight room is a powerful space for athletes to grow stronger and more confident, but without proper training and supervision, it can also be a place where injuries occur. That’s why it’s essential for coaches to understand weight room safety and know how to effectively teach it to their athletes. In this module, you’ll learn how to keep athletes safe while using weight room equipment and performing strength training, as well as how to instill safe habits they can carry forward.

Please use Google Chrome for your web browser.  If you use another browser, you could experience technical difficulties.

For on demand courses, no refunds will be issued once the course is started. 

Thank you for taking this course. If you have any questions or concerns about the content, please email CoachingAcademy@tamu.edu. 

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