OVERVIEW

Olympic Lifting for Strength and Speed is organized by Niel Asher Education.

A practical strength and conditioning course focused on using Olympic lifting principles to develop explosive power, speed, coordination, and athletic performance.

Olympic Lifting for Strength and Speed is presented by Mike McGurn, one of the UK and Ireland’s most respected strength and conditioning coaches, with extensive experience preparing athletes and teams at elite and international level.

Course Overview
This 3-hour CE/CPD course explores how Olympic lifting can be used within athletic preparation to develop explosive force production, speed-strength, movement efficiency, and total-body power.

Through extensive video tutorials, Mike McGurn breaks down key Olympic lifting movements including the Clean, the Snatch, pull variations, hang variations, and related progressions. The course emphasizes technical quality, movement preparation, safe progression, explosive intent, and practical coaching application.

The focus is not on competitive weightlifting alone, but on how Olympic lifting principles can support athletic performance in real-world strength and conditioning environments.

What You Will Learn

Topic	Professional Focus
Olympic Lifting for Athletic Performance	Understanding how Olympic lifts develop power, speed-strength, acceleration, and explosive athletic movement.
Movement Preparation	Preparing mobility, posture, bracing, activation, and nervous system readiness before explosive lifting.
The Clean	Developing timing, bar path, hip drive, acceleration, and receiving mechanics.
The Snatch	Improving speed, coordination, overhead stability, technical precision, and confidence under the bar.
Progressions and Programming	Using pulls, hang variations, partial lifts, loading progressions, fatigue management, and athlete readiness principles.

Course Content / Modules
The course is structured to help learners understand Olympic lifting as a practical performance-training tool, progressing from foundational movement quality through to technical lift development and program integration.

Module Area	Focus
Olympic Lifting for Athletic Performance	Why Olympic lifting is used in sport performance and how it develops force, power, speed, and athletic carryover.
Building the Foundations Before You Lift	Mobility, warm-ups, posture, bracing, shoulder positioning, hip and ankle preparation, and movement readiness.
The Clean	Setup, first pull, second pull, hip drive, bar path, acceleration, timing, and receiving position.
The Snatch	Snatch mechanics, overhead stability, timing, speed under the bar, balance, and technical precision.
Pulls, Variations, and Progressions	High pulls, hang variations, partial lifts, regressions, progressions, and novice-to-advanced coaching approaches.
Programming Olympic Lifting	Integrating Olympic lifting into strength and conditioning programs alongside jumps, sprint work, recovery, and sport demands.
Coaching and Long-Term Development	Coaching athletes safely, recognizing technical breakdown, developing confidence, and prioritizing progression over ego.

Included With This Course

Included	Details
CE/CPD Hours	3 Hours CE/CPD
Video Classes	Extensive online video tutorials presented by Mike McGurn.
Companion Course	Additional content designed to reinforce clinical reasoning and practical integration
Lesson Quizzes	Knowledge checks designed to reinforce learning throughout the course
Training Plans	Supporting Olympic lifting and athletic development training plans where included with the course.
Online Exam and Certification	Online multiple-choice exam and downloadable certificate issued upon successful completion.
Lifetime Access	Study anytime online and revisit the course materials whenever required.

ACCREDITATION & CREDITS

This course has been approved for continuing education by professional boards and associations. Scroll through the list to find your board or association.

American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (ACBSP)
Approved Hours: 2

Arizona Board of Athletic Training
Approved Hours: 3

Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC)
Approved Hours: 3

Canadian Athletic Trainers Association (CATA)
Approved Hours: 1.2

CEU/CPD Self-Cert
Approved Hours: 2

Florida Board of Athletic Training
Approved Hours: 3

Kansas Board of Healing Arts (Athletic Training)
Approved Hours: 3

Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (Athletic Training)
Approved Hours: 3

National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA)
Approved Hours: 3

Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (Athletic Training)
Approved Hours: 3

3 CE Hours

3 CPD

FACULTY

Mike McGurn

BScSports Medicine

TARGET AUDIENCE

PhysiotherapistsSport and Exercise PhysicianAthletic TrainersRehabilitation ProfessionalsPersonal Trainers

SPECIALITIES

Physical TherapySports Medicine

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