The IQF Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning (Certified S&C Practitioner) allows high level practitioners to become qualified to work independently in specialised environments. The is a great option for those without, or currently studying for an industry-specific degree or to upskill as a Personal Trainer.
Aden Flannagan, Director of the IUSCA, London, UK
About the Level 4
Welcome to the IUSCA IQF Level 4 Certified Strength and Conditioning Practitioner. This is an online course and certification, consisting of comprehensive learning modules and tutorials along with on-demand resources. Level 4 learning is a high level qualification for practitioners seeking to deliver specialised S&C services to teams, athletes, and the general population in fitness/gym settings. For an in-depth view of IQF Levels, please click here.
This course will cover the scientific underpinning for all aspects related to this independent delivery, and provide an opportunity for growth and development as a practitioner. The duration of this course is approximately 48 Guided Learning Hours (48 GLH), with significant independent study and and assessment, resulting in 128 Total Learning Hours (TLH).
Assessment for this course involves the completion of a comprehensive Portfolio of learning, including a documented 10 week training intervention, and recorded coaching session.
Satisfactory completion of the course will result in the candidate being awarded the title of IQF Level 4 Certified Strength and Conditioning Practitioner.
IQF LEVEL 4
100% ONLINE
ADVANCED LEVEL QUALIFICATION
COMPREHENSIVE SYLLABUS
128 TOTAL LEARNING HOURS
INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED
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Why are IUSCA courses and qualifications right for me?Our IUSCA courses and qualifications offer something for everyone. No matter what your role or level of experience within sport science/S&C, you will find an appropriate course or qualification. This includes entry level certifications, such as the Level 2 in Strength and Conditioning, which is the required minimum standard to work in most industry settings, right through to full Accreditation and Master Accreditation, which is appropriate for those with extensive experience within the profession. There is also a range of professional development courses (CPD) covering key topics within S&C, which will help you remain at the top of your profession.
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What do the IQF Levels relate to? How can I know the equivalent in my country?The IQF, or International Qualification Framework is a global classification system to standardise courses, qualifications and levels of education throughout the S&C profession. This enables equivalences to be determined between awarding bodies and countries. All of our courses and certifications are internationally accredited.
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Who designed the course content?All course content has been designed by experts within the field of S&C, sport science, or the relevent course discipline. Qualificaiton standards have been developed in collaboration with the IQF and the IUSCA Advisory Board. Specific courses may also feature expert live tutorial, such as the Training for Hypertophy in Sport course, which has live delivery by Brad Schoenfeld.
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Are these courses live, online/in-person, or on-demand?"Our range of courses and qualifications are offered through a combination of live, online, in-person, on-demand etc. These details are specified within the individual course information pages.
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We would like to deliver these courses within our organisation for our staff. Is this possible?Yes, it is possible to deliver these as part of your organisational required courses. Please contact us for further information at info@iusca.org
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How long will I have access to the material?You will have lifetime access to the course material, including all future updates.
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Are live sessions recorded?Yes, all live sessions will be recorded, meaning that you can catch up 'on-demand' if you require.
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Are the courses accredited?Yes, our courses are internationally accredited and regulated on the International Qualification Framework (IQF). This ensures global portability of your certification.
Esto realmente me ayudó a desarrollar mi confianza y mis habilidades como entrenador. No obtienes mucha experiencia práctica como esta en la universidad, pero esto me enseñó mucho.
Kevin, pasantía en Washington DC
Bonus Content
For a limited time only, when you register for our Level 4 Certificate in Strength and Conditioning, you will also receive the following great benefits:
FREE ACCESS TO IUSCA VIDEO (including over 20 hours of content from leaders in the field such as Brad Schoenfeld, Derek Hansen, Greg Lehman, Ron McKeefery, Lorena Torres, and many more...
FREE LIVE WEBINARS
FREE IUSCA T-SHIRT or CAP
Matt, Colocación en la Universidad de Carolina del Norte
Michael Hill, director de rendimiento deportivo, Georgetown
Fue realmente genial tenerlo, ya que ayudó de muchas maneras y en realidad fue triste verlo partir. Hizo un trabajo magnífico y le daría la bienvenida de nuevo.
Jason Lake, líder del programa MSc, Chichester
Esto ha supuesto un excelente trampolín para los alumnos, que han tenido la suerte
suficiente para beneficiarse de estas oportunidades, brindándoles habilidades invaluables para futuros roles en
La industria.
Rick Franzblau, AD for Sports Performance, Clemson University
Realmente me convertí en un mejor entrenador y fue una experiencia de aprendizaje increíble. ¡Aprendí más en 7 semanas que en 4 años de educación superior!
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Why are IUSCA courses and qualifications right for me?Our IUSCA courses and qualifications offer something for everyone. No matter what your role or level of experience within sport science/S&C, you will find an appropriate course or qualification. This includes entry level certifications, such as the Level 2 in Strength and Conditioning, which is the required minimum standard to work in most industry settings, right through to full Accreditation and Master Accreditation, which is appropriate for those with extensive experience within the profession. There is also a range of professional development courses (CPD) covering key topics within S&C, which will help you remain at the top of your profession.
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What do the IQF Levels relate to? How can I know the equivalent in my country?The IQF, or International Qualification Framework is a global classification system to standardise courses, qualifications and levels of education throughout the S&C profession. This enables equivalences to be determined between awarding bodies and countries. All of our courses and certifications are internationally accredited.
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Who designed the course content?All course content has been designed by experts within the field of S&C, sport science, or the relevent course discipline. Qualificaiton standards have been developed in collaboration with the IQF and the IUSCA Advisory Board. Specific courses may also feature expert live tutorial, such as the Training for Hypertophy in Sport course, which has live delivery by Brad Schoenfeld.
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Are these courses live, online/in-person, or on-demand?"Our range of courses and qualifications are offered through a combination of live, online, in-person, on-demand etc. These details are specified within the individual course information pages.
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We would like to deliver these courses within our organisation for our staff. Is this possible?Yes, it is possible to deliver these as part of your organisational required courses. Please contact us for further information at info@iusca.org
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How long will I have access to the material?You will have lifetime access to the course material, including all future updates.
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Are live sessions recorded?Yes, all live sessions will be recorded, meaning that you can catch up 'on-demand' if you require.
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Are the courses accredited?Yes, our courses are internationally accredited and regulated on the International Qualification Framework (IQF). This ensures global portability of your certification.