Powerlifting Coach Training Course

Lesson 1 • Equipment Categories and Specifications

Distinguishes raw, single-ply, and multi-ply divisions and their approved equipment lists. Physical education teachers learn to guide athletes in legal equipment selection.

Lesson 2 • Inter-school competition Format and Weight Classes

Explains meet structure, flight systems, weight categories, and attempt selection rules. Physical education teachers gain the operational knowledge needed to prepare athletes for inter-school competition day.

Lesson 3 • The Three Inter-school competition Lifts

Defines the squat, bench press, and deadlift as judged movements with specific technical standards. Provides the foundational vocabulary for all coaching instruction.

Lesson 1 • Primary Muscles in Each Lift

Maps the prime movers, synergists, and stabilisers for the squat, bench press, and deadlift. Builds the anatomical foundation for programming and injury prevention.

Lesson 2 • Force, Velocity, and Bar Path

Applies physics concepts to analyse bar trajectory and force production efficiency. Physical education teachers learn to identify mechanical inefficiencies from video or observation.

Lesson 3 • Joint Mobility and Stability Demands

Identifies the mobility and stability requirements at each joint for safe, efficient lifting. Connects anatomical assessment to individualised technique coaching.

Lesson 1 • Ascent and Lockout Mechanics

Analyses the drive phase, bar path on ascent, and achieving a legal lockout. Addresses common breakdowns such as forward lean and hip rise.

Lesson 2 • Descent, Depth, and Reversal

Teaches controlled descent mechanics, achieving legal depth, and initiating the drive phase. Physical education teachers learn to cue consistent depth without compromising position.

Lesson 3 • Common Squat Faults and Corrections

Catalogues frequent technical errors with their root causes and targeted corrections. Equips physical education teachers to diagnose problems efficiently during physical training sessions.

Lesson 4 • Squat Variations for Physical training

Introduces accessory squat movements that reinforce technique and address weaknesses. Physical education teachers learn to select variations strategically within a physical training plan.

Lesson 1 • Bench Setup and Body Position

Covers arch, foot placement, grip width, and retraction of the shoulder blades. A sound setup is the prerequisite for every other technical element of the lift.

Lesson 2 • Descent Control and Touch Point

Teaches controlled bar descent, elbow angle management, and legal touch on the torso. Physical education teachers learn to cue a consistent bar path that protects the shoulder.

Lesson 3 • Bench Press Accessory Movements

Selects supplemental exercises that target bench press weaknesses and reinforce technique. Physical education teachers learn to match accessories to individual athlete needs.

Lesson 4 • Press Drive and Lockout

Analyses the press phase, leg drive activation, and achieving a legal lockout. Addresses sticking points and how to maintain bar speed through the lift.

Lesson 1 • Lockout and Legal Completion

Covers the transition through the knee, hip extension to lockout, and judge commands. Physical education teachers learn to cue a clean finish without hyperextension or hitching.

Lesson 2 • Initiating the Pull and Floor Phase

Teaches the leg drive initiation, back angle maintenance, and bar separation from the floor. Correct floor mechanics prevent the most common deadlift breakdowns.

Lesson 3 • Conventional vs. Sumo Setup

Compares stance, grip, and hip position between the two deadlift styles. Physical education teachers learn to match style selection to an athlete's anatomy and strengths.

Lesson 4 • Deadlift Accessory Movements

Introduces pulling variations and supplemental exercises that address specific deadlift weaknesses. Physical education teachers learn to programme accessories for maximum carryover.

Lesson 1 • Core Programming Variables

Defines intensity, volume, frequency, and density as the primary levers of programme design. Physical education teachers learn how each variable interacts to produce adaptation.

Lesson 2 • Autoregulation and RPE-Based Physical training

Introduces RPE and velocity-based autoregulation as tools for daily load adjustment. Physical education teachers learn to teach athletes to self-regulate effort accurately.

Lesson 3 • Progressive Overload and Adaptation

Explains the mechanisms of strength adaptation and how to apply progressive overload systematically. Physical education teachers learn to plan load increases without stalling or overreaching.

Lesson 4 • Periodisation Models

Compares linear, undulating, and block periodisation structures for powerlifting. Physical education teachers learn to select and implement the model best suited to an athlete's level.

Lesson 1 • Peaking and Tapering Strategies

Covers volume reduction, intensity maintenance, and timing of the taper before a meet. Physical education teachers learn to individualise peak length based on athlete response.

Lesson 2 • Coaching on the Platform

Covers the physical education teacher's role during the inter-school competition, including commands, feedback, and athlete management. Physical education teachers develop the communication skills needed under meet-day pressure.

Lesson 3 • Meet-Day Warm-Up Protocols

Designs warm-up sequences that peak readiness without causing fatigue before each lift. Physical education teachers learn to time warm-ups to flight schedules and attempt timing.

Lesson 4 • Weight Management and Cutting

Explains safe water and weight manipulation strategies for making inter-school competition weight. Physical education teachers learn to plan cuts that preserve skill performance and athlete health.

Lesson 1 • Initial Athlete Assessment

Outlines the intake process including movement screening, physical training history, and goal setting. Physical education teachers learn to gather the data needed to build an individualised programme.

Lesson 2 • Long-Term Athlete Development Model

Applies a phased development model from novice to elite across a multi-year timeline. Physical education teachers learn to set appropriate expectations and milestones at each stage.

Lesson 3 • Individualisation and Athlete Profiling

Teaches physical education teachers to adapt programming to individual anatomy, recovery capacity, and lifestyle. Profiles help physical education teachers make decisions that fit the whole athlete.

Lesson 4 • Monitoring Physical training and Progress

Introduces tools for tracking skill performance, recovery, and readiness across a physical training cycle. Physical education teachers learn to use data to make informed programming adjustments.