Develop speed and power with science-driven jump training. In the Plyometrics Specialist certification, you’ll harness the stretch–shortening cycle with crisp landing mechanics, force absorption, and rapid coupling to turn elastic energy into performance. Learn how surface, footwear, stiffness, and arm swing affect output; progress athletes from low-impact hops and skips to bounds, countermovement and depth jumps, and upper-body plyos. Program contacts, intensity, and recovery by phase; pair plyometrics with strength and sprint work for maximal transfer; and manage risk for knees, Achilles, and low back. You’ll use readiness screens and simple metrics—jump height and distance, ground-contact time, RSI, and repeat-effort tests—to individualize loads, track progress, and keep athletes fast, healthy, and competition-ready.
Plyometrics Specialist
Course Goals
- Apply stretch–shortening cycle principles to drive speed and power.
- Teach landing, deceleration, and force absorption for joint safety.
- Progress from low to high intensity with clear contact and recovery limits.
- Integrate plyos with strength and sprint training for real performance transfer.
- Monitor outputs and readiness to guide in- and off-season programming.
Learning Objectives
- Explain eccentric–concentric coupling, amortization, stiffness, and arm swing effects.
- Select safe surfaces, footwear, and volumes based on athlete profile and phase.
- Build progressions: hops/skips → bounds → CMJ/SJ → depth/reactive jumps → repeats.
- Coach cues for posture, knee/hip alignment, and soft yet fast landings.
- Use metrics (height/distance, GCT, RSI, repeat tests) to adjust load and progress.
Skills Gained
- Write plyometric blocks with contact counts, work:rest, and weekly progressions.
- Design lower- and upper-body drills that match sport demands and positions.
- Tune intensity via range, lever length, preload, and reactive constraints.
- Pair plyos with lifting and sprint sessions for potentiation and transfer.
- Troubleshoot issues (valgus collapse, loud landings, tendon flare-ups) and modify safely.
Course Essentials & Requirements
Course Package Includes:
- Comprehensive Textbook
- Study Guide
- 100-question multiple-choice, open-book certification exam
- Certificate upon obtaining a passing exam score
Recommended Prerequisites:
- CPR/First Aid Certification are highly recommended although not required.
- Personal Trainer Certification is also encouraged to enhance your learning.
Course & Delivery Options:
E-book and E-course
Your e-book will arrive via email within 48 business hours and you will have immediate access to the Study Guide and exam in your IFPA Account.
Physical Book and E-course
Your physical book will ship within 7 business days, while the Study Guide and exam are ready to access now in your IFPA Account.
Complete Physical Course Package
Your book, study guide, and exam will all ship together within 7 business days. For faster delivery, you can select rush shipping on the Special Services page.
Duration:
This course must be completed within six months from your registration date.
Extensions:
Extensions for an additional three months are available for purchase on the Special Services page.
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