Poliquin International Certification Program

 

PICP Level 3: National Coach

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PICP Level 3

At the conclusion of the course, coaches and trainers will:

  1. 1. Understand Principles of Nutrition
  2. 2. Know how to design effective Nutritional Plans
  3. 3. Understand factors influencing Energy System Prescription
  4. 4. Understand Principles of Energy Systems
  5. 5. Know how to help Prevent and Rehabilitate Upper and Lower Body Injuries
  6. 6. Understand Supplementation for effective Training and Athletic Performance
  7. 7. Understand Exercises and Variations for Applied Functional Strength
  8. 8. Know how to design an effective Short-Term Periodization program

PICP Level 3 Tasks

Task 1:     Training Energy Systems
Task 2:     Injury Prevention and Rehab-Lower Extremities
Task 3:     Injury Prevention and Rehab-Upper Extremities
Task 4:     Supplementation
Task 5:     Applied Functional Strength
Task 6:     Short-Term Periodization

(tasks may not be taught in same order)

Theory

The Theory component is the Nutrition Manual.  In the Nutrition Manual, coaches and trainers will learn the principles of Macronutrients, Calories, Hormones, Diet Programs and Medication and Supplements.

Upon completion of the Nutrition Manual, the Nutrition Exam (72-question, Multiple Choice) will need to be submitted.  The passing grade is 92% and must be passed before attending the course.

Technical

The technical component consists of 14 gym-hours and 14 hours of in-class lecture throughout the duration of the 6-day course.

Practical

The practical component is designed to provide coaches with feedback on their effectiveness when coaching in the weight room.

At this level, there is a specific criterion the PICP will need to grant you in this component. You will have to prove that you have at least one athlete who followed your program and has participated in a national championship and finished at a performance level representing 90% of the average of the first 3 competitors. For example, if the average throw is 20 meters, the athlete will need to throw 18 meters.

 

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Alina B. · Ontario

"I just wanted to say thank you guys for making such a big difference in this field, the course was an inspirational moment for myself and I can see that positive energy at the end of the workout can build up a mountain.."

Claudine N. · Australia

"I found the course to be of the utmost standard and I thoroughly enjoyed learning every bit of education and knowledge.  The material was challenging, practical and in all honesty, has given me an incredible boost of confidence in knowing that what I am teaching and in my own personal training methods, are only going to become better and greater the more I learn and grow."

Thomas R. · Ireland

"I really enjoyed the courses and learnt a great deal of information and would highly recommend it to anyone."

Fletch R. · USA

"I just wanted to give some feedback on how the class went. I really enjoyed the class and the knowledge I was able to gain was worth every penny of the expense of the trip and actual class. It was the knowledge I gained but it was also the better understanding I now have of the knowledge I know and things I didn't understand so well before. Basically the class was able to answer a lot of my whys."

Rory M. · United Kingdom

"I feel optimistic about developing my abilities further with PICP given the individual merit and mindset of the course tutors as well as the course content itself, helping me to develop myself, my athletes and clients further."