STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
AT METHODIST COLLEGE BELFAST
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
AT METHODIST COLLEGE BELFAST
WHAT?
WHY?
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Rugby athletes start S&C from U13 level until they leave Methody.
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Girls’ hockey S&C starts at U15 until they leave Methody.
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Rowers avail of S&C throughout their school rowing career.
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High performing pupils who excel in sport inside and outside of Methody are provided with S&C support.
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Olympic weightlifting is part of GCSE PE and takes place in the S&C facility.
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Athletes taking part in structured Strength & Conditioning programmes are less likely to get sport related injuries. We want to develop athletic qualities such as strength and speed maximising the potential of our athletes.
CORE PRINCIPLES • Athlete development before sport specification. • Be pro-active over re-active. • Movement competency and education before load.
PATHWAY • Our programme is based on research driven athletic development pathways where individual athlete development comes before sport specialisation. All athletes must meet our standards of movement, strength & education before being allowed to progress to the next performance level. We seek to not only maximise our youth athletes potential but to provide strong foundations for future success.
Methodist College Belfast 1 Malone Rd Belfast BT9 6BY Telephone: 028 9020 5205 www.methody.org