Flexible AccessStudy anytime, at your pace
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16 hrs learningGuided learning
This Course Enables You To:
- The physical demands of the game
- Mental skill development
- Tactical periodisation
- Injury reduction strategies
- Leadership and culture
- Goal scoring trends
- Soccer nutrition
- Competitive training microcycle
Course Details
Who is this course designed for?
This course has been designed for beginner to elite level coaches who want to better understand soccer science & performance principles and strategies that are used at the very top of the game, so that they can be applied within their own team environment.
How long is the course?
This is a 16 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 3-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 has been developed with some of the most respected practitioners and academics within the game.
The focus of the course is as follows:
- Provides justification for the guiding of specific training methods, interventions & decision making processes within soccer
- Highlights the practical application of modern, research based training methods & assessment tools
- Provides an increased evidence & knowledge to understand key soccer science & performance processes across a range of coaching science topics
Official Wrexham University Accredited Online Course
- This course provides affiliated Wrexham University learners with 20 academic level 4 credits.
Accredited by South African Society of Physiotherapy
Level 2: 20 CPD points
- This course provides official accreditation for learners with the SASP.
Accredited by Biokinetics Association of South Africa
Level 2: 20 CPD points
- This course is officially accredited with the BASA.
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 ETSU
- This course is fully endorsed by the East Tennessee State University, Tennessee, USA.
Endorsed By UiTM
- This course is fully endorsed by the Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
- 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
01The demands of professional soccer
Delivered by Prof. Vasilios Kalapotharakos
In this lecture you will Identify the physical demands of the game, understand positional differences within match-play & training, identify tactical differences in the physical output and understand the challenges of coaching.
02Developing Resilience In Soccer
Delivered by Dr Nikki Crawley
In this lecture you will understand what resilience is and why we should care, resilience bandwidth & the environment, challenging mindsets – predictability vs unpredictability and the psychological environment – pressure, development & awareness.
03Game Model Building & Development
Delivered by Dr. Alejandro Romero-Caballero
In this lecture you will understand tactical periodisation background, implications & considerations of training methodology, developing a game model and structuring the microcycle.
04 Injury Reduction Strategies In Professional Soccer
05Leadership & Culture For High Performance Soccer
Delivered by Max Lankheit
In the lecture, we will cover leadership & managing change, group dynamics & team optimisation, problem solving & systematic thinking, developing high performance teams & performance models.
06Goal scoring trends of leading European teams
Delivered by Chris Meek
In this lecture we will look at goal scoring trends of the UEFA Champions League, comparative analysis of goal scoring trends: Case Study. We will look at analysing crosses & cutbacks within the game and tactical differences – creating chances.
07Soccer nutrition & the role of the nutritionist
Delivered by Matthew Jones
In this lecture we will look at the physical performance & nutrition link, soccer specific nutrition, nutritional periodisation, nutritional analysis, intervention & education.
08Competitive Soccer Training Microcycle
Delivered by Dr. Manuel Segovia
In this lecture we will explore the 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 and technical-tactical-conditioning implications of the microcycle.
What you get with your enrolment:
- 16-Hours Soccer Science Specific Training
- Tutor Assessed Assignments
- Certificate of Achievement
- 30 day money-back guarantee
Frequently asked questions
Who is this Soccer Science & Performance course for
The Certificate in Soccer Science & Performance course has been designed for individuals tasked with the responsibility for the training, preparation & coaching aspects of soccer, football players or team sports and individuals with an interest in developing their knowledge in the training & development of individual soccer players.
Is this Soccer Science & Performance course suitable for me?
This course is developed and structured for all individuals with an interest in developing their knowledge in soccer further, 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.
Why is this Soccer Science & Performance course important?"
The Certificate in Soccer Science & Performance course is important because it:
- Provides justification for the guiding of specific training methods, interventions & decision making processes within soccer;
- Highlights the practical application of modern, research based training methods & assessment tools;
- Provides an increased evidence & knowledge to understand key soccer science & performance processes across a range of coaching science topics;
- Discusses the most efficient training methods and detailed insights into developing player fitness alongside analysis, nutritional & training methodologies;
- Learn from industry experts in the area of football science, sport science & performance training in team sports;
- Help maximise your decision makingthrough a better understanding & appreciation of football or soccer science.
What skills will I improve if I take this Soccer Science & Performance course?
This course discusses the most efficient training methods and performance, soccer science coaching principles and detailed insights into developing key coaching principles.
It provides you with an increased evidence & knowledge to understand key soccer science & performance processes across a range of coaching science topics.
It enables you to discuss the most efficient 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.
It helps you to maximise your decision making through a better understanding & appreciation of football or soccer science.
How will this Soccer Science & Performance course help me?
This course will help anyone interested in making better decisions when it comes to coaching groups or soccer teams.
You will learn from industry experts in the area of football science, sport science & performance training in team sports
It also helps you to maximise your decision making through a better understanding & appreciation of football or soccer science.