Course GIH2D5

Introductory Powerlifting Didactics

15 Credits
First Cycle

Main field of study: Sport and Health Science

The course has no instances planned right now

Learning outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • describe the general technique of competition approved lifting in the disciplines of squats, bench press and dead lifting
  • explain the basic principles of the individualisation of lifting technique to optimise the biomechanical and injury preventative aspects of squats, bench press and dead lifts
  • analyse and discuss competitive powerlifting rules from the perspective of judge
  • analyse powerlifting technique with relevance to efficient energy use, movement path and timing, as well as fulfilment of the formal requirements in competition approved lifts
  • describe and apply the basic didactic models of knowledge transfer in relation to the technical aspects of the three disciplines across the range of competitor categories
  • explain the importance of powerlifting for the achievement of the UN 2030 Agenda sustainable development goal to promote well being (goal 3) from a global and national perspective
  • discuss the role and potential that powerlifting has in the promotion of gender equality and equal opportunities (goals 5 and 10 in the UN 2030 Agenda) in sports and wider society.