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Certificate in Physical Training & Soccer Methodology
In this course you will learn the following key areas of Soccer Psychology:
1. Tapering & Periodisation
2. Microcycle, planning & performance
3. Game Model Development
4. Individualised Periodisation
5. Developing a Working Model
6. Player carbohydrate requirements
7. Physical & Tactical Periodisation
8. Maximal intensity conditioning
9. Training session design
10. Competitive Microcycle
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This course provides you with the most efficient fitness & strength based training methods and tactical strategies to help your players attain peak athletic performance.
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The Certificate in Physical Training & Soccer Methodology provides you with the most efficient and modern training methods, drills and exercises to maximise the physical, tactical and technical development & preparation of your players for peak performance.
This course is suitable for:
Individuals tasked with the responsibility for the coaching, training, & preparation aspects of soccer players from youth to senior levels.
Individuals with an interest in developing their knowledge in the training methodology, physical training & development of individual athletes, players or team sports.
The course is comprised of the following:
20 study hours
Pre- & post-lecture reading references
Multiple-choice tests
Tutor assessed assignment
Certificate of Achievement
The focus of the course is as follows:
- Provides latest research findings, most efficient training methods and detailed insights into developing a soccer based methodology around player fitness & tactical strategies
- Provides an understanding of how to maximise development & preparation of players in a more efficient & modern approach
- Understanding how to balance key training elements from a technical, tactical & physical preparation in order
to attain peak performance
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 insights to attain peak performance of their players.
How long is the course?
This is a 20-hour course providing a deep overview of soccer science and performance best practices that can be applied to your own team environment to improve the performance of your players.
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 6-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%.
If you have any further questions, please Contact Us.

This online course is fully accredited by the BVIFA & ensures the study hours will contribute to the achievement of a formal accreditation & BVIFA continued professional development.
The course will also be accepted towards the revalidation for the BVIFA-CONCACAF Level D-B courses.
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FAQ’S
Who is this Physical Training & Methodology course for?
• Individuals tasked with the responsibility for the training & coaching aspects of both individual athletes or team sports
• Individuals with an interest in developing their knowledge in the preparation, training & development of individual athletes or team sports
• Sports coaches or football practitioners keen to understand more about sport science, developing a training methodology & athletic development training in team sports
• Individuals with an interest in training and coaching
Is this course suitable for me?
- This course is developed and structured for all individuals with an interest in developing their knowledge around the key performance area of physical training and sporting methodology approaches to team sport including soccer or football
- Students with degree level or post-degree level educations, learners with UEFA, CONCACAF, CONMEBOL, AFC or other FIFA recognised coaching awards in the training & development of individual soccer players or team sports.
- If you are an individual tasked with the responsibility for the coaching or coaching education developmentaspect of both individual athletes or team sports
- This is for you if you are an individual with an interest in developing your knowledge in the training periodisation, and coaching methodology developmentof individual athletes or team sport players
Why is this Soccer Methodology course important?
- Understanding the key components of what drives coaches, players, & athletes to succeed is of paramount importance
- Provides most efficient training methods and detailed insights into developing player fitness alongside tactical strategies & developing a training methodology
- Gain a better understanding how to maximise development & preparation of players in a more efficient & contemporary game model approach
- Learn how to balance key training elements from a technical, tactical & physical preparation in order to attain peak performance
- Practitioners & coaches can only benefit themselves & their players further by a more in-depth knowledge of physical training & soccer methodology
- Help maximise your decision making through a better understanding & appreciation of tapering & soccer periodisation
- Learn from industry experts in the area of football science, sport science & performance training in team sport
- Help maximise your decision making through a better understanding & appreciation of football or soccer science
What skills will I improve if I take this Soccer Methodology course?
- This course discusses the most efficient coaching methods and performance, sport science principles and detailed insights into how to program them within a team sport environment
- Provides you with an increased evidence & knowledge to understand key physical training, soccer science and performance training methodology processes
- Help you to understand the key performance elements and interventions used to organise a training development model in line with physical development of players
- Gives you more information in order to prepare, perform & recoveryour team sport athletes from both a training and match-play or competitive scenario
- Allows practitioners and coaches tobenefit themselves and their players even further by having a more in-depth knowledge of this key physical training performance area
- Learn from industry experts in the area of football methodology in team sports around these key areas:
- Periodisation
- Training monitoring
- Game model development
- Tactical periodisation processes
- Integrated training
- Nutritional integration of training
- Preparing the modern player
- Help maximise your decision makingthrough a better understanding & appreciation of football or soccer science
- You will learn from industry experts in the area of football science, sport science & performance training in team sports
- Help you to maximise your decision makingthrough a better understanding & appreciation of football or soccer psychology and how it can benefit you as a coach or practitioner
How will this course help me?
- This course will help anyone interested in making better decisions when it comes to discussing and implementing a physical training and football methodology intervention or structure.
- You will learn from industry experts in the area of football fitness and physical development processes in team sports, especially football coaching science
- This course has been developed by some of the most respected practitioners in the game to help players and coaches develop in the key areas of football science and coaching:
- Football periodisation
- Training monitoring
- Game model development
- Tactical periodisation processes
- Integrated training
- Nutritional integration of training
- Preparing the modern player