Olympic Weightlifting Coach
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
To provide the theoretical-practical didactic basis necessary for the training of a competitive athlete in Olympic Weightlifting.
Expected learning outcomes
Promotion of the practice of 'Olympic Weightlifting' and, upon passing the examination, the training of technicians with the qualification 'Olympic Weightlifting Coach'
Lesson period: year
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
Technical, Auxiliary, Derivative, and Primer Means for
the Snatch
the Clean
the Jerk
the Clean & Jerk
Variants of Weightlifting Skills for Competition
Applied Weightlifting Skills for Physical Preparation
the Snatch
the Clean
the Jerk
the Clean & Jerk
Variants of Weightlifting Skills for Competition
Applied Weightlifting Skills for Physical Preparation
Prerequisites for admission
Basic sports practice with the barbell and basic knowledge of functional anatomy and physiology
Teaching methods
Theoretical and practical lessons, to acquire technical gestures, analyze errors, and define corrections
Teaching Resources
Reference books
A. Urso "Pesistica. Sport per tutti gli sport" - Calzetti e Mariucci Editori
A. Urso "Allenare la forza nei giovani" - Calzetti Mariucci Editori
A. Urso "Pesistica. Sport per tutti gli sport" - Calzetti e Mariucci Editori
A. Urso "Allenare la forza nei giovani" - Calzetti Mariucci Editori
Assessment methods and Criteria
Quiz of 30 questions, 1 of 4 valid answers for a question, 1 point for valid, 0 points for invalid, 40 min for assigning
M-EDF/02 - SPORT SCIENCES AND METHODOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 42 hours
Professor:
Formicola Donato
Professor(s)