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FISA Coaching Resources

FISA is the International World Rowing Federation. Below you will find links to resources on their website.

FISA Coaching Framework

Learn to Row Handbook - contains useful information for coaches working with first time rowers.

Level 2 Handbook - contains information on the following topics:

  • Learning methodology
  • Technique
  • Training methodology
  • Rigging
  • Physiology
  • General fitness training

Level 3 Handbook - contains similar topics to level 2 but in great detail. This booklet also includes:

  • Rowing medicine
  • Specific fitness for rowing.

FISA Guidelines for Safe Rowing Practice - useful for the development of a club safety programme

For more information please see the FISA website.