Become A Better Coach
Part of the ALTIS Track & Field Education Series, this course is a digital educational program dedicated to helping coaches develop their understanding and coaching competencies in the Shot Put & Discus. With over 130 videos and 18 hours of guided educational content written by world renowned throws coach – Don Babbitt, Coaching the Shot Put & Discus is a must for any coach working with throws or multi event athletes.
Course Introduction
Featuring Course Author, Don Babbitt.
Course Format
Designed by experts in education and digital technologies, Coaching the Shot Put & Discus allows coaches to access premium coach education curriculum on any digital device, anywhere, anytime.
The course is separated into six topic specific modules, each featuring explanations, videos, guest interviews, graphics, diagrams, and further learning material. Each module also features a multiple choice learning check, providing coaches with the opportunity to check their understanding.
This format allows provides the opportunity for coaches to:
- Study online at their own pace
- Take the online learning checks when you are ready
- Refer back to content at leisure with lifelong access to the course.
Course Outcomes
On completion of this course, coaches will:
- Understand what it takes to become a successful thrower
- Understand basic safety considerations
- Understand the rules and technical requirements
- Be able to develop teaching progressions
- Be able to error detect and correctÂ
- Understand the influence of biomechanics on the Shot & Discus
- Understand and apply relevant programming principlesÂ
- Differentiate programs to meet the requirements of different levels of athletes
ALTIS Certification
Upon course completion, coaches are awarded the ALTIS Coaching the Shot Put & Discus Certificate of Completion.
Course Modules
1 Introduction to the Shot Put & Discus Throw
2 Biomechanics of the Shot Put & Discus
3 Technical Development for the Shot Put
4 Technical Development for the Discus
5 Power Training for the Shot Put & Discus
6 Long Term Development for the Shot Put & Discus
Course Creator
The author of this course is Coach Don Babbitt - a world renowned throws coach with over 35 years coaching experience. During this time, Babbitt has coached in excess of 50 athletes to the World Championships and Olympic Games; throwers under his tutelage have won 20 titles at USA Championships; and have enjoyed huge success at NCAA level with both Cal State and the University of Georgia. An esteemed Coach Educator, Coach Babbitt has written over 70 articles and three book chapters for publications on six continents and in six different languages. He has served as Throws Editor for the IAAF Coaches Education Program, and is an IAAF Level V Lecturer for the IAAF Throws Academy Courses since 2009 - as well as having produced and taught the throws curriculum for the new USATFCCCA Coaching Academy.
FAQs
No, you can choose to enroll at any time you like, and complete the course according to whatever timeline suits you. There is no time limit for completion, and you can study at your own pace.
MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
Full disclosure: Our Track & Field Courses contain everything we know about Athletics. We’re so confident these courses will improve your practice and results — that if you're not completely satisfied with your course within 30 days of purchase, you can choose from two options:
1. Full Exchange:Â Swap your course for another product of equal or lesser value. You'll receive a full credit towards the new offering.
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