Coach education

The course is aimed primarily at athletes and coaches who already know and master the technique of the competition lifts. The concept does not set any fixed entry requirements for taking part in the course.

Interested beginners can also take part. However, the basic technique is not taught from scratch. Separate technique seminars on the competition disciplines are available for this; attending them is not compulsory.

The focus is on systematic training in competitive kettlebell sport. Methodical exercise progressions for teaching technique to beginners are not part of this course.

• Understand terms and concepts of training theory and apply them to kettlebell sport.
• Understand the technique of the competition lifts in detail.
• Select and use specific and general assistance exercises appropriately.
• Plan individual training sessions as well as short-, medium- and long-term training cycles in a targeted way.
• Train athletes systematically and in the long term in competitive kettlebell sport.

Theoretical foundations and their application to kettlebell sport:

• Basics of conditional abilities
• Basics of sports anatomy
• Flexibility and mobility training
• Endurance training
• Strength training
• The importance of strength and endurance for kettlebell sport
• Basics of training planning

Deepening the competition lifts and structuring training sessions effectively:

• Structure and design of a training session
• Training methods for the main part and for assistance exercises
• Jerk: technique in detail and suitable assistance exercises
• Long cycle: technique in detail and suitable assistance exercises
• Snatch: technique in detail and suitable assistance exercises
• General and non-specific assistance exercises

Admission to the exam

Course participation and exam admission are two different things. The training concept states the following for the exam:

• The two-part coach education course. By arrangement, registration with self-study of the materials is also possible; in this case the theory is examined more intensively.
• Ranking “Beginner 1” in biathlon and long cycle. Exceptions may be possible in particularly justified individual cases.
• Approval as a BVDKS judge via a separate judge seminar.

Information on judge training →

What is examined?

• Written exam, about 15 minutes
• Oral/practical exam, about 15 minutes
• Demonstration of the competition lifts and the assistance exercises covered, with good technique

The concept provides for the exam on the last day of the course. A failed exam can be retaken. The binding admission conditions and organisational details are set out in the respective course announcement.

All participants receive a certificate of attendance regardless of the exam.

After passing the exam, BVDKS members are awarded the certificate “BVDKS Kettlebell Sport Coach” .

The training concept provides for a validity of four years. Further training is required to extend it for another four years. The certificate is linked to BVDKS membership and becomes invalid when membership ends.

The certificate and renewal conditions of the respective course apply.