Kettlebell Sport Coach Certification
Kettlebell Sport Coach Certification
The exams for the Kettlebell Sport Coach Certification testify that the successful candidate can demonstrate proper technique and achieve a minimum required score which is derived by number of repetitions x kettlebells weight.
The Kettlebell Fitness Trainer certification is not a prerequisite but it is highly recommended, particularly if contestants do not have prior international competition experience
Contestants have 4 different options to choose their exam based on their preference. For each option they need to meet the criteria of minimum kettlebell weight, and total score.
Contestants will be judged from our panel of International Judges on proper technique and score.
Option 1 – Biathlon
Contestants will have to perform a Biathlon test of 2 x 10min sets with the corresponding weights to their age group as shown below.
| Men | Veteran Men | Women | Veteran women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KB weight | KB weight | KB weight | KB weight | |
| Double Jerks | 16 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
| Single Snatch (1 change) | 16 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
Contestants will have 30 min break between sets
Total exam duration time: 20 min
In order to complete successfully the test contestants much achieve or surpass the following total score:
| Men | Veteran Men | Women | Veteran women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total minimum score required (points) | 2720 | 2040 | 2040 | 1360 |
At no time during the sets can the participant place the kettlebell on the platform
Only one arm change is permitted during Snatch. Participants may decide to perform all snatches with one arm if they wish.
Option 2 – Mini Biathlon & Mini Pentathlon
Contestants will have to perform a mini-Biathlon test of 2 x 5min sets and a mini-Pentathlon set of a total 10min with no break with the corresponding weights to their age group as shown below.
| Men | Veteran Men | Women | Veteran women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KB weight | KB weight | KB weight | KB weight | |
| Double Jerks (5min) | 16 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
| Single snatch (5 min - 1 change) | 16 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
| Mini Pentathlon (1min/arm no break) | 16 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
Contestants will have 5 min break between the two mini biathlon sets and 20 min break between Mini Biathlon and Mini Pentathlon
Total exam duration time: 20 min
In order to complete successfully the test contestants much achieve or surpass the following total score:
| Men | Veteran Men | Women | Veteran women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total minimum score required (points) | 2560 | 1920 | 2040 | 1360 |
At no time during the sets can the participant place the kettlebell on the platform
Only one arm change is permitted during Snatch. Participants may decide to perform all snatches with one arm if they wish.
Mini-Pentathlon rules: Contestants will have to hold the kettlebell for the entire 1min duration per arm and not change before 60seconds – any lifts before the 60sec change will not count. Contestants must hold the Kettlebell for the entire 10min duration of the test and not put it down. If the kettlebell is placed on the platform the entire test is considered no count.
Mini-Pentathlon sets: 5 exercises, 1min/arm, total 10 min: Clean, Long Cycle Press, Jerk, Half Snatch, Push Press
Option 3 – Double LCP, Single Snatch
Contestants will have to perform a 10-min 2-arm LCP set and a 5-min single snatch set (one change) with the corresponding weights to their age group as shown below.
| Men (18-49) | Veteran Men (50+) | Women (18-49) | Veteran women (50+) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KB weight | KB weight | KB weight | KB weight | |
| Double LCJ (10min) | 16 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
| Snatch – 5min – 1 change | 20 | 16 | 16 | 12 |
Contestants will have 30 min break between sets
Total exam duration time: 15 min
In order to complete successfully the test contestants much achieve or surpass the following total score:
| Men | Veteran Men | Women | Veteran women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total minimum score required (points) | 2720 | 2040 | 2040 | 1360 |
At no time during the sets can the participant place the kettlebell on the platform
Only one arm change is permitted during Snatch. Participants may decide to perform all snatches with one arm if they wish.
Option 4 – Pentathlon
Contestants will have to perform 5 x 6min sets for Pentathlon with the corresponding weights to their age group as shown below.
| Men (18-49) | Veteran Men (50+) | Women (18-49) | Veteran women (50+) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KB weight | KB weight | KB weight | KB weight | |
| Pentathlon (6min per exercise) | 16 | 12 | 12 | 8 |
Contestants will have 5 min break between sets
Total exam duration time: 30 min
In order to complete successfully the test contestants much achieve or surpass the following total score:
| Men | Veteran Men | Women | Veteran women | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum Total Score required (points) | 5760 | 4320 | 4320 | 2880 |
At no time during the sets can the participant place the kettlebell on the platform
Multiple hand change is allowed at all sets
Contestants may choose to increase the kettlebell weight for one or more sets, but they can not lift lower than the weight specified above per age category.