This Course Enables You To:
- Competition Induced Fatigue in Soccer – Practical Applications for Enhancing the Recovery Process
- Injury Prevention in Soccer: Key Strategies & Methods
- LTAD – Building a Model for an Academy Development
- Biomechanical Considerations within Soccer
- Soccer Training: Soccer Specific Warm-Up Strategies
- Soccer Specific Endurance Training
- Speed Endurance Training in Soccer.
- Soccer Nutrition: from Youth to Adults.
- Considerations & Applications of Training Load Monitoring in Elite Soccer Players
- Individual Periodization within a Soccer Team: A Working Model
Course Details
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.
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%.
If you have any further questions, please Contact Us.
- Provides latest research findings, most efficient training methods and detailed insights into strength based training methods and tactical strategies to help players attain peak athletic performance in matches.
- 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
Official Accreditation By ISSPF
This course is fully accredited by ISSPF & ensures the study hours will contribute to the achievement of a formal accreditation & ISSPF continued professional development.
UEFA Federations
Official Accreditation By Latvian Football Federation (UEFA)
The Latvian Football Federation (LFF) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal LFF accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
Official Accreditation By Slovenian FA (NSZ) (UEFA)
The Slovenian FA (NSZ) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal NSZ accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
Official Accreditation By Iceland FA (KSI) (UEFA)
The Iceland FA (KSI) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal KSI accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
Official Accreditation By Lithuanian Football Federation (UEFA)
The Lithuania FF (LFF) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal LFF accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
CONCACAF Federation
Accredited by British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA), CONCACAF
This online course holds full accreditation from the BVIFA, guaranteeing that study hours count toward formal accreditation and BVIFA's professional development. Additionally, it's accepted for BVIFA-CONCACAF course revalidation.
Official Course Endorsement
Endorsed By Scottish Football Association (SFA)
This course has been endorsed by the SFA as part of the revalidation process.
Endorsed By Bournemouth University (BU)
This course is fully endorsed by the Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, England, UK.
Endorsed By East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
This course is fully endorsed by the ETSU, Tennessee, USA.
Endorsed By Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)
This course is fully endorsed by the UiTM, Malaysia.
Endorsed By Wrexham University
This course is fully endorsed by the Wrexham University, Wrexham, Wales, UK.
Official Course Endorsement By Estonia Football Association (UEFA)
The Estonia FA (EJL) endorses ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to professional development. ISSPF courses can be used for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
Official Accreditation By Football Association of Finland (UEFA)
The FA of Finland (FAF) accredits ISSPF online courses as part of their UEFA coaching program & course revalidation. Completion of these courses contributes to formal FAF accreditation refreshment and professional development.
Course Modules
01Competition Induced Fatigue in Soccer - Practical applications for enhancing the recovery process
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.
02Injury Prevention in Soccer: Key Strategies & Methods
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.
03LTAD - Building a Model for Academy Development
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.
04Biomechanical Considerations within Soccer: Performance LAB Strength & Movement Principles
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.
05Soccer Training: Soccer Specific Warm-Up Strategies
Delivered by Dr. Dawid Golinski
In Module 5, you'll be introduced to soccer specific strategies, the mechanisms of warm up; a warm up model and how to integrate and implement it into your training sessions.
06Soccer Specific Endurance Training
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.
07Speed Endurance Training in Soccer: Application of Science
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.
08Individualisation of Soccer Nutrition: Youth to Adults
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.
09Considerations & Applications of Training Load Monitoring in Elite Soccer Players
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.
10 Individual Periodization within a Soccer Team: A Working Model
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.
What you get with your enrolment:
- 15-hours soccer-focused strength & conditioning training
- Tutor Assessed Assignments
- Certificate of Achievement
- 30 day money-back guarantee
Frequently asked questions
Who is this Strength & Conditioning for Soccer Performance for?
- Individuals tasked with the responsibility for the strength & conditioning, training, preparation & coaching aspects of soccer players.
- Individuals with an interest in developing their own knowledge in the strength & conditioning, training & development of individual soccer players and teams.
Is this course suitable for me?
- This course is developed and structured for all individuals with an interest in developing their knowledge around the fitness, conditioning, and strength development of players in the game, 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 and teams.
Why is this Strength & Conditioning course important?
- Reveals the most efficient training methods and detailed insights into developing player strength & conditioning levels in accordance with nutritional, psychological and long-term development methodologies
- Gain a better understanding how to maximise player development through the use of elite strength & conditioning techniques across a soccer specific pathway
- Provides latest research findings, & contemporary training methods and detailed insights into strength and conditioning (S&C)
- Highlights the practical application of modern, research-based training methods & assessment tools for strength & conditioning of soccer players
- Provides an increased evidence & knowledge to understand key strength development & performance processes
- Learn from industry experts in soccer science, strength & conditioning, & performance training
What skills will I improve if I take this course?
- This course discusses & highlights the most efficient strength & conditioning (S&C) training methods and performance, soccer science coaching principles and detailed insights into developing performance in soccer.
- Provides you with an increased evidence & knowledge to understand key strength & conditioning performance processes across a range of coaching science topics
- Will enable you to discuss the most efficient S&C training methods and detailed insights into developing player fitness alongside analysis, nutritional & training methodologies
- 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 making through a better understanding & appreciation of football or soccer science
How will this course help me?
- This course will help anyone interested in making better decisions when it comes to S&C coaching with individuals, groups or teams.
- You will learn from industry experts in the areas of football science, strength & conditioning, sport science & performance training in soccer.
- Help you to maximise your decision making through a better understanding & appreciation of S&C in soccer science.
How can this Strength & Conditioning course assist me to progress?
- ISSPF courses are not only recommended by universities and federations around the world, but they are delivered by some of the leading S&C, coaches and performance practitioners in the game providing cutting edge methods and industry overview on dealing with specific aspects of performance coaching and development
- ISSPF are working at accrediting all their courses through academic and footballing institutes in order to provide additional academic currency to the learner
