Training to a Weight Class Powerlifting competitions provide for athletes to complete against other athletes of similar bodyweight. Special Olympics powerlifting weight classes are found . In competition where there are not enough athletes of each weight class to create a division, athletes from different weight classes may be combined. The Wilks Formula “equalizes” athletes of different body weight classes. To use the Wilks Formula, find the athletes body weight coefficient number from the list and multiply this number by the individual lift or total. Placing is determined by the highest resulting score. The Wilks Formula can found at the . Principles of Effective Training Sessions Athletes need to be active listeners Keep all athletes active Create clear, concise goals Learning improves when athletes know what is expected of them Demonstrate increase accuracy of instruction Give clear, concise instructions – Record progress You and your athletes chart progress together Emphasize and reward things the athlete is doing well Give positive feedback Provide variety Use a variety of supplemental exercises Training and competition is fun help keep it this way for you and your Encourage enjoyment – athletes Create progressions Learning is increased when information progresses from: Known to unknown discovering new things successfully – Simple to complex seeing that can do it – “I” General to specific this is why I am working so hard – Plan maximum use of resources Use what you have and improvise for equipment that you do not have – think creatively Allow for individual differences Different athletes, different learning rates, different capacities Tips for Conducting Successful Training Sessions Assign assistant coaches their roles and responsibilities in accordance to your training plan. When possible, have all equipment and stations prepared before the athletes arrive.
Training to a Weight Class Powerlifting competitions provide for athletes to complete against other athletes of similar bodyweight. Special Olympics powerlifting weight classes are found . In competition where there are not enough athletes of each weight class to create a division, athletes from different weight classes may be combined. The Wilks Formula “equalizes” athletes of different body weight classes. To use the Wilks Formula, find the athletes body weight coefficient number from the list and multiply this number by the individual lift or total. Placing is determined by the highest resulting score. The Wilks Formula can found at the . Principles of Effective Training Sessions Keep all athletes active Athletes need to be active listeners Create clear, concise goals Learning improves when athletes know what is expected of them Give clear, concise instructions Demonstrate – increase accuracy of instruction Record progress You and your athletes chart progress together Give positive feedback Emphasize and reward things the athlete is doing well Provide variety Use a variety of supplemental exercises Encourage enjoyment Training and competition is fun – help keep it this way for you and your athletes Create progressions Learning is increased when information progresses from: Known to unknown – discovering new things successfully Simple to complex – seeing that “I” can do it General to specific – this is why I am working so hard Plan maximum use of resources Use what you have and improvise for equipment that you do not have – think creatively Allow for individual differences Different athletes, different learning rates, different capacities Tips for Conducting Successful Training Sessions Assign assistant coaches their roles and responsibilities in accordance to your training plan. When possible, have all equipment and stations prepared before the athletes arrive.