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Poliquin® International Certification Program

This document outlines the requirements and tasks for the Poliquin International Certification Program Performance Specialist Level 4 course. The course is designed for strength coaches and those working with high performance athletes. It involves tasks related to training recovery, plyometrics, Olympic lifting variations, implement use, and advanced strength techniques. Coaches must also present their coaching process and business. Practical requirements include coaching athletes that compete at high levels internationally or professionally.

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Poliquin® International Certification Program

This document outlines the requirements and tasks for the Poliquin International Certification Program Performance Specialist Level 4 course. The course is designed for strength coaches and those working with high performance athletes. It involves tasks related to training recovery, plyometrics, Olympic lifting variations, implement use, and advanced strength techniques. Coaches must also present their coaching process and business. Practical requirements include coaching athletes that compete at high levels internationally or professionally.

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Poliquin® International Certification Program

Performance Specialist Level 4

PICP™ Level 4 represents one of the final steps in the PICP™ Certification for students. This course is designed
for those interested in pursuing a successful career as a strength coach or is currently working with high
performance athletes.

During the 5-day course, coaches will be expected to give a 20-30 minute presentation about their coaching
process and business.

To register for this course, you must be a PICP™ Level 2 Coach and have taken the PICP Level 3 Course.

PICP™ Level 4 Tasks

Task 1: Training Recovery Methods


Task 2: Integrating Plyometrics
Task 3: Olympic Lifting Variations for Speed Development
Task 4: Using Implements in Program Design
Task 5: Advanced Strength Training Techniques
Task 6: Strength Training & Business (Coaches Presentation)

At the conclusion of the PICP™ Level 3 Course, coaches will:


• Understand recovery methods for training
• Understand how to integrate plyometrics into training programs
• Understand the variations of Olympic Lifts to produce speed development
• Understand how to use implements in program design
• Understand different advanced techniques in strength training


PICP™ Level 4 Practical Requirements

• Individual Sports
o Coach an athlete that participates in Olympics, World Championship
o Coach an athlete that medals at a multi-national event (Pan Am’s Commonwealth Games,
European Championships
• Team Sports
o Coach an athlete that participates on an Olympic, World Championship, Professional League
Championship Team
o Coach Multi-National Championship Team
o Coach an athlete that plays in 60% of the games or of the placement games for a team that
medals in a multi-national event

• All Sports & Federations need to be recognized by GAISF and/or IOC and strength must play a factor.
Motor sports are not recognized.
• Coaches must submit:
o Letter from athlete confirming the coach’s role in preparation for the event/season
o Media that confirms your athlete’s placement (website with final results)
o Programs used to prepare the athlete showing they use PICP methods

Updated November 2016

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