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Guyanese complete phase one of UKSCA strength and conditioning program
Participants gather after completing the practical elements of the course with Dr. John Jakeman (seated in black) and Martin Gallyer (Seated in red).
Kaieteur Sports – The United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) wrapped up its strength and conditioning program yesterday at InSync Therapeutics located in Providence, East Bank Demerara.
UKSCA is a pre-eminent professional body representing Strength and Conditioning practitioners in the United Kingdom.
The programme ended yesterday as Guyanese attendees completed the Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC) programme.
It entailed robust certification valued across the highest levels of the sporting world and in public spheres for bringing a science-based standard to strength and conditioning coaching.
A highly sought after certification, the programme involved an expansive educational criteria with rigid standardized practical testing for in-person coaching.
It also focuses on evidence-based modules revolving around the science of programming and planning for human performance.
While the course has been notably difficult to pass, once completed, participants will be equipped with a certification that has been sought after by some of the most elite coaches in the world.
The Course was facilitated by Martin Gallyer and Dr. John Jakeman. Martin Gallyer, both specialists in optimizing athletic development, enhancing sport performance, and reducing injuries through expertise in S&C.
Dr. Jakeman is the current Faculty Head of Quality and Validations for the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, at Oxford Brookes University.
Meanwhile, the Guyanese participants gained a unique opportunity to share their expertise with the local and international population, as they will be globally recognized and listed on the UKSCA’s platform as accredited coaches.
With the theoretical course now over, participants will need to now complete other technical elements that should allow them to graduate by the end of the year.
- Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach (ASCC), CERTIFICATION, Guyanese, spheres, United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA)
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