About the course
Officiating Wrestling is available now on NFHSLearn.com. The sport of wrestling goes back tens of thousands of years, but the value of the sport today depends greatly on interpretation, so a referee’s judgment must be based on proper knowledge of the rules and their implementation. This important course is designed to help you, as a wrestling official, understand the rules and their application. Your ability to properly apply these rules will create confidence in yourself and those who rely on your to officiate this sport.
Your Course Curriculum
2 Hours
- 1Course Introduction for Wrestling Officials
- 2Pre-Meet
- 3Referee Mechanics and Starting Positions
- 4Supporting Points
- 5Boundary Line
- 6Takedowns/Escapes/Reversals
- 7The Fall and Near Fall
- 8Stalling
- 9Potentially Dangerous
- 10Illegal Holds/Maneuvers
- 11Misconduct/Unsportsmanlike Conduct/Flagrant Misconduct
- 12Assistant Referee
- 13Conclusion
- Approved for 2 Clock Hours
- Certificate of Completion
- Additional Resources
NFHS National Coaching Credential
The NFHS Learning Center offers a 3-level national coaching credential that helps you gain knowledge you can use to provide a fun, educational, and a safer environment for your students.
This national credential was developed for individuals who are currently coaching or aspire to coach at the interscholastic level. The goal is to enhance the ability of the coach to better serve students, the school, the community, and the profession of coaching.
Why To Take NFHSLearn Courses
Leadership
Improve the learning experience and skill development of the students who participate
Certificate
Receive a certificate that signifies completion of content covering critical topics
Assurance
School district and parents will know that you are educated about the legal responsibilities associated with coaching at the interscholastic level
Professional
Receive a sense of pride and professional pride by completing nationally recognised coursework and certifications
Skill Building
Learners at any level of proficiency can improve key skills
Health & Safety
Reminders and key information on critical health and safety topics to help keep students as safe as possible
Growth
Learning about or improving on guidelines and standards is a key to continued success
Convenient
Self-paced, online learning that you can learn from anywhere on any device
