Level 4 ~ Pre-Accreditation Internships
DNA Sports Performance aims to provide scientifically underpinned strength and conditioning services to elite and amateur athletes across the UK. We have a proven track record in helping maximise the genetic potential of athletes in various sports and currently work with Olympic and professional athletes across a diverse range of sports.
Working in conjunction with The University of Manchester SPORT Department, we are seeking to recruit individuals to learn and develop vocational skills as a professional strength and conditioning coach through our internship program.
This pre-accreditation level aims to refine the practitioner’s delivery process in order for them to be ready to undertake the accreditation processes by either the National Strength and Conditioning Association or by the United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association.
The internship has been developed in addition to our highly successful annual internship program which has seen five interns in four years pass UKSCA assessment and move onto employment.
Successful applicants can expect the following from this internship:
Theoretical and Practical Experiences Covering:
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Advanced weight lifting techniques
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Advanced plyometrics techniques
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Advanced speed and agility techniques
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Advanced conditioning interventions
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Advanced planning and programming techniques
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Advanced injury prevention techniques
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Advanced recovery strategies
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Advanced mobility and flexibility techniques
Professional Development Package:
The internal professional development package will consist of a minimum of 25 hours of contact time focusing on the following areas:
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Advanced weight lifting techniques
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Advanced plyometrics techniques
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Advanced speed and agility techniques
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Advanced conditioning interventions
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Advanced planning and programming techniques
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Advanced injury prevention techniques
The external professional development package will consist of a minimum of 8 hours of contact time focusing on the following areas:
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Service provision to elite athletes in education
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Working within the TASS network of delivery support
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Working with a multi-disciplinary team
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Various opportunities to attend National Governing Body specific events
Application requirements:
- Have previously or currently be enrolled in a sports related qualification i.e. undergraduate or postgraduate degree
- Excellent understanding of sports conditioning
- Excellent understanding of resistance training methods
- Excellent knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Be committed, self motivated and reliable
- Aspire to have a career in strength and conditioning
- Be confident when speaking to groups, open minded and willing to learn
- Current first aid certificate
- Be willing to take out professional indemnity insurance from the following: http://www.lfcgraybrook.co.uk/strength_conditioning.php
This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful candidates to:
- Enhance their practical delivery skills
- Conduct peer review sessions
- Be mentored in professional weaknesses
- Have access to excellent CPD opportunities
- Enhance your CV and improve your future employability
Contact Time:
The internship will be delivered in number of different ways:
- Email ~ Unlimited email communication during the year
- Phone ~ Unlimited communication during the year
- Skype ~ One hour program review per month
- One to one sessions ~ Three six hour sessions per year
Internship Fees:
The fee of £750 is payable in one lump sum. This covers the cost of all internal CPD events (travel not included) and uniform (trainers not included).
Main Benefits:
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Expert help for you to work towards professional accreditation
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Opportunity to undertake mock assessments
- Critical review of personal performance capabilities
For an informal discussion contact Nicholas Jones on any of the mediums listed below or by phone on 07886483067
