In this course you will learn the following key areas of Strength & Conditioning for Soccer Performance:
1. Competition Induced Fatigue in Soccer – Practical Applications for Enhancing the Recovery Process
2. Injury Prevention in Soccer: Key Strategies & Methods
3. LTAD – Building a Model for an Academy Development
4. Biomechanical Considerations within Soccer
5. Soccer Training: Soccer Specific Warm-Up Strategies
6. Soccer Specific Endurance Training
7. Speed Endurance Training in Soccer.
8. Soccer Nutrition: from Youth to Adults.
9. Considerations & Applications of Training Load Monitoring in Elite Soccer Players
10. Individual Periodization within a Soccer Team: A Working Model
This Certificate in Strength & Conditioning for Soccer Performance has been developed with some of the most respected coaches, sports scientists, physical specialists, practitioners and academics working within soccer
This course provides you with the latest research and practitioners experience at the elite level of fitness and conditioning for soccer performance to help maximise player and coach performance.
Delivered by Konstadinos Jani
In Module 1, you’ll look at analysing competitive demands and understanding energy demands of the game. You’ll also learn recovery methods and how to maximise strategies.
Delivered by Aleksa Boscovic
In Module 2, you’ll look at injury prevention and explore what you can control. Find out how to use problem solving in a team environment along with other methodologies, implementations and considerations.
Delivered by Alex Segovia Vilchez
In Module 3, you’ll look at how to apply a LTAD training framework and develop knowledge on Complex Dynamic Systems. You’ll also explore the science behind a soccer specific LTAD model.
Delivered by Dr. Alessandro Lonero
In Module 4, you’ll look at strength development in a sport specific manner and explore traditional vs. modern approaches. Find out how to plan and design your program using functional movement strength & training details.
Delivered by Berni Guerrero
In Module 6, you’ll look at the importance of endurance training and evaluate traditional training vs. a modern approach. Learn some new innovate approaches to training and monitoring.
Delivered by Dr. Osman Ates
In Module 7, you’ll develop a further understanding of the physiology of soccer including anaerobic energy system, soccer specific endurance conditioning and speed endurance training methodology.
Delivered by Diogo Ferreira
In Module 8, you’ll look at maturational changes in the developing soccer player and energy demands across player development. You’ll also learn macronutrient considerations of the developing player and nutritional education.
Delivered Dr. Vasilis Kalapotharakos
In Module 9, you’ll look at training load – the theoretical model and understanding internal & external loads. You will also explore training load monitoring & assessments.
Delivered by Jarred Marsh
In Module 10, you’ll look at periodisation models & defining training load, player load & training load response You’ll discover more about sport specific training games, practical problems and individual based programming. You will also explore development, and the technical-tactical-conditioning implications of the micro cycle.
The Certificate in Strength and Conditioning for Soccer Performance provides you with the most efficient and modern training methods, drills and exercises to maximise the speed, endurance and strength of your players for peak match day performance.
This course is suitable for:
Individuals tasked with the responsibility for
Individuals with an interest in developing their knowledge in
The course is comprised of the following:
15 study hours
Pre- & post-lecture reading references
Multiple-choice tests
Course assignment
Certificate of Achievement
Who is this course designed for?
This course has been designed for beginner to elite level coaches who want the latest research findings, most efficient training methods and detailed strength & conditioning insights to attain peak performance of their players.
How long is the course?
This is a 15-hour course providing a deep overview of strength & conditioning best practices that can be applied to your own team environment to improve the performance of your players, and thus the results of your team.
Is my progress logged through the course?
After each lecture there is a short multiple-choice test designed to cement your learning. You can access your test results at anytime through your course progress area.
Can I stop/pause a presentation part way through?
Yes, the course is completely flexible. You can go back to a module at anytime and continue from where you left off.
Can I take the modules in any order?
No. The course follows a set structure that must be studied in numerical order. You can only access the next module once you have completed the previous module test.
Is there a time limit on the course?
Yes. This course has a 12-month access limit. You can access the course 24/7 within this period.
Will I get a certificate to show that I have passed the course?
Yes, you will receive a pass certificate provided you have attained the minimum pass grade of 75%.
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