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Additional RRCA Coaching Certifications Announced
Newly Listed Courses
- October 8 - 9 , 2010 in Portland, OR
- Sept 17 - 18, 2010 in Denver, CO
Upcoming RRCA coaching certification course locations and dates
- July 24-25, 2010 in Birmingham, AL
- August 7-8, 2010 in Auburndale (Boston), MA
- August 14-15, 2010 in Cumberland, MD
- September 25 - 26, 2010 in Valparaiso, IN
Click here for detailed information about all upcoming RRCA Coaching Certification Courses.
The 2-day program includes 16 hours of coursework and an online multiple-choice exam with immediate results. Day one will be The Basis of Training. The curriculum will include the Fundamentals of Coaching, Rules of Training, Physiology, Psychology, Injury Prevention and Nutrition. Day two will be devoted to the Techniques of Training. It will cover developing training plans, cycles, and progressions, speed work and other related topics. Group exercises will teach how to apply the topics covered.
Cost for the 2-day certification class is $250. You must register for the certification class at least 2 weeks prior to attending or before it is filled, (limited to 30). Classes tend to fill early, so register as soon as possible. Click here for additional information and to register.
Continuing Education Credits
The American College of Sports Medicine’s Professional Education Committee certifies that this offering meets the criteria for 16.0 credit hours of ACSM Continuing Education Credit.
The RRCA Coaching Certifications are designed to train coaches interested in coaching adult distance runners. There are currently more than 1,200 RRCA Certified Coaches across the US and Canada and other international locations.
