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This Course Enables You To:
- Tapering & Periodisation
- Microcycle, planning & performance
- Game Model Development
- Individualised Periodisation
- Developing a Working Model
- Player carbohydrate requirements
- Physical & Tactical Periodisation
- Maximal intensity conditioning
- Training session design
- Competitive Microcycle
Course Details
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 skills and knowledge in the training methodology, physical training & development of soccer players. The course is comprised of the following: 20 study hours Pre- & post-lecture reading references Multiple-choice tests Tutor assessed assignment Certificate of AchievementWho 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.
Practitioners & coaches can only benefit themselves & their players further by a more in-depth knowledge of physical training & soccer methodology.
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
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.
- The Estonia FA (EJL) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal EJL accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses can be used for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.
- 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
01Conditioning: Tapering & Periodisation
Delivered by Dr. Adam Owen
In this lecture we deep dive into tapering & periodisation in soccer. We will discuss Periodisation models & theoretical base,
Traditional vs. contemporary concepts, Tapering strategies & managing the training week. Pitch based content – preparing & conditioning, & off to on-pitch links – conditioning philosophy.
02 Monitoring: Weekly microcycle, planning and performance
Delivered by Dr. Dawid Golinski
In this lecture you will explore load monitoring methods used functionally within the game. We will discuss weekly training microcylces, specific soccer strategies for planning and performance & how we can maximise this in our work with teams.
03 Game Model Building & Development
Delivered by Dr. Alejandro Romero-Caballero
In this lecture we deep dive into Reinterpreting Tactical Periodisation. We will discuss tactical periodisation background, Implications & considerations of training methodology, Developing a game model & structuring the microcycle.
04 Individualised Periodization
05 Developing a Working Model
Delivered by Dr. Efthymios Kyprianou
In the lecture, we look into developing a working model. We will discuss soccer specific profiling – player evolution, structural organisation within soccer, planning & periodisation – specificity of the game, training session content – drill design, & targeting physical outcomes with soccer training.
06Player carbohydrate requirements
Delivered by Liam Anderson
In this lecture we look at the carbohydrate requirements of soccer players and the implications for periodisation. We will discuss activity profiles & metabolic demands of play, meal types & nutrition for performance, fuel for the work you do – understanding what's needed, & nutritional periodisation.
07Physical & Tactical Periodisation
Delivered by Hamish Munro
In this module, we deep dive into integrating physical & tactical periodisation in soccer at both senior and youth levels. We will discuss tactical periodisation overview – recap, building a game model – holistic approach , integrating physical periodisation into tactical periodisation, & considerations of tactical periodisation in youth soccer.
08 Maximal intensity conditioning: Physical vs. Tactical strategies
Delivered by Dr. Miguel Angel Campos Vazquez
In this module, we deep dive into maximal intensity conditioning periods in soccer. We will discuss game demands & understanding the training requirements, training game formats & physical responses, physical vs. tactical strategy – preparing for the demands of the game, & drill design & justifications to compete.
09 Training session design
Delivered by Dr. Adam Owen
In this module, we deep dive into preparing the modern soccer player. We will discuss selective principles, training guidelines – balancing work & recovery principles, pre-training preparation, pitch based content – training session design, & sport specific strength & power development.
10 Competitive Microcycle, Structure & Justification
Delivered by Dr. Manuel López Segovia
In this module, we deep dive into competitive soccer training microcycle. We will discuss evolution of competitive soccer demands, an example of a weekly training structure – working microcycle, training session examples and specific content, opposition analysis & game plan development, technical-tactical-conditioning implications of the microcycle.
What you get with your enrolment:
- 30 day money-back guarantee
- Certificate of Achievement
- Tutor Assessed Assignments
- 20-Hours Soccer Methodology Training
Frequently asked questions
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