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Why study at TECH?
Specialize with TECH Global University in High-Performance and Competitive Tennis with the most innovative and accessible teaching from any digital device with internet connection”

The goal of every tennis player is to be one of the great players of Grand Slam, Masters 1000, Premier Mandatory or Premier 5. A goal that requires constant work, hand in hand with a first class coaching staff. For this reason, it is necessary that the coach has not only a deep knowledge of the sport, but also includes the latest technological advances for game analysis, performance or advances in the improvement of the hitting technique.
So, behind figures like Serena Williams, Rafa Nadal, Federer or Djokovic there is a preparation from childhood that is perfected in High Performance. To boost the professional career of those who want to be the next coaches or physical trainers, TECH Global University has developed this 24-month university degree with the most advanced syllabus in High-Performance and Competitive Tennis.
A program that will lead the graduate to obtain an exhaustive learning on the study of biomechanics, the improvement of the tennis serve and stroke, the improvement of the movement on the court or the physical preparation and planning, taking into account the moment of competition. Also, this academic option includes the most advanced technology to be able to carry out technical-tactical studies of both the athlete and the opponent.
All this, in addition to a pedagogical material based on video summaries of each topic, videos in detail, specialized readings and case studies that provide a theoretical-practical and dynamic perspective. Likewise, the Relearning system, based on content reiteration, students will be able to reduce the long hours of study and easily consolidate the most important concepts.
A program that is also known for its flexibility and convenience. The future technician will only need a digital device with internet connection, which will allow him/her to view the program at any time of the day. So, with no classroom attendance or scheduled classes, the graduate will be able to reconcile his or her daily activities with quality education.
Incorporate into your training planning, proper nutrition, as well as the necessary supplementation for each athlete and time of the season”
This Advanced master’s degree in High-Performance and Competitive Tennis contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:
- The development of practical cases presented by experts in Tennis, Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, Nutrition and Psychology
- The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which they are conceived gather scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
- The practical exercises where the self-evaluation process can be carried out to improve learning
- Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies in the direction, management and training of professional volleyball teams
- Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
- Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
A study plan that will lead you to increase your training level and incorporate the most effective work methodology in High Performance Tennis”
It includes in its teaching staff professionals belonging to the Volleyball field who pour into this program the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists of renowned societies and prestigious universities.
The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive learning experience designed to prepare for real-life situations.
This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the student must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.
TECH Global University has designed a degree compatible with your most demanding responsibilities, without neglecting the quality of its content"

Work on the tactics and the best strategy of the Tennis player's game through an intensive syllabus with an eminently practical approach"
Syllabus
The academic path of this degree will lead students to a learning process that will allow them to become an expert in tennis. From the physiology of exercise and physical activity, through the history and regulations, to the planning applied to high performance sports, the graduate will achieve a true specialization. Aided by the great teaching material of this Grand Master, the graduate will deepen in a dynamic way in the training of strength, speed and endurance, the technique of realization of tennis strokes or biomechanics and movement, among other topics.

The multimedia didactic resources of this university degree undoubtedly make the difference in this learning process of 3,000 teaching hours”
Module 1. Exercise Physiology and Physical Activity
1.1. Thermodynamics and Bioenergetics
1.1.1. Definition
1.1.2. General Concepts
1.1.2.1. Organic Chemistry
1.1.2.2. Functional Groups
1.1.2.3. Enzymes
1.1.2.4. Coenzymes
1.1.2.5. Acids and Bases
1.1.2.6. PH
1.2. Energy Systems
1.2.1. General Concepts
1.2.1.1. Capacity and Power
1.2.1.2. Cytoplasmic Vs. Mitochondrial
1.2.2. Phosphagen Metabolism
1.2.2.1. ATP - PC
1.2.2.2. Pentose Pathway
1.2.2.3. Nucleotide Metabolism
1.2.3. Carbohydrate Metabolism
1.2.3.1. Glycolysis
1.2.3.2. Glycogenogenesis
1.2.3.3. Glycogenolysis
1.2.3.4. Gluconeogenesis
1.2.4. Lipid Metabolism
1.2.4.1. Bioactive Lipids
1.2.4.2. Lipolysis
1.2.4.3. Beta-oxidation
1.2.4.4. De Novo Lipogenesis
1.2.5. Oxidative Phosphorylation
1.2.5.1. Oxidative Decarboxylation of Pyruvate
1.2.5.2. Krebs Cycle
1.2.5.3. Electron Transport Chain
1.2.5.4. ROS
1.2.5.5. Mitochondrial Cross-talk
1.3. Signaling Pathways
1.3.1. Second Messengers
1.3.2. Steroid Hormones
1.3.3. AMPK
1.3.4. NAD+
1.3.5. PGC1
1.4. Skeletal Muscle
1.4.1. Structure and Function
1.4.2. Fibers
1.4.3. Innervation
1.4.4. Muscle Cytoarchitecture
1.4.5. Protein Synthesis and Breakdown
1.4.6. mTOR
1.5. Neuromuscular Adaptations
1.5.1. Motor Unit Recruitment
1.5.2. Synchronization
1.5.3. Neural Drive
1.5.4. Golgi Tendon Organ and Neuromuscular Spindle
1.6. Structural Adaptations
1.6.1. Hypertrophy
1.6.2. Mecano Signal Transduction
1.6.3. Metabolic Stress
1.6.4. Muscle Damage and Inflammation
1.6.5. Changes in Muscular Architecture
1.7. Fatigue
1.7.1. Central Fatigue
1.7.2. Peripheral Fatigue
1.7.3. HRV
1.7.4. Bioenergetic Model
1.7.5. Cardiovascular Model
1.7.6. Thermoregulator Model
1.7.7. Psychological Model
1.7.8. Central Governor Model
1.8. Maximum Oxygen Consumption
1.8.1. Definition
1.8.2. Assessment
1.8.3. VO2 Kinetics
1.8.4. VAM
1.8.5. Running Economics
1.9. Thresholds
1.9.1. Lactate and Ventilatory Threshold
1.9.2. MLSS
1.9.3. Critical Power
1.9.4. HIIT and LIT
1.9.5. Anaerobic Speed Reserve
1.10. Extreme Physiological Conditions
1.10.1. Height
1.10.2. Temperature
1.10.3. Diving
Module 2. History and regulations
2.1. Historical Evolution of Tennis and its Regulations
2.1.1. What is Tennis, Where was it Invented and its Evolution Throughout History
2.1.2. Tennis Timeline
2.1.3. Counting, Origin and Evolution and other Normative Aspects
2.1.4. Tennis Tournaments and their History and Olympic Level Tennis
2.2. The Tennis Court, Different Surfaces and Their Classification
2.2.1. The Tennis Court Evolution
2.2.2. Track Measurements and General and Specific Aspects
2.2.3. The Different Existing Surfaces, General and Specific Concepts
2.2.4. Division of Tennis Courts According to Surface Speed
2.3. Racket, Ball and Permanent Fixtures
2.3.1. The Tennis Racket, the Ball and its Historical Timeline
2.3.2. Regulatory Aspects Regarding Tennis Rackets and Balls
2.3.3. What is a Permanent Fixture and its Regulatory Aspects
2.3.4. The Ball Touches the Line or the Ball Touches the Permanent Fixture
2.4. Service and Returns
2.4.1. Server and Subtractor Selection
2.4.2. Side and Serve Selection
2.4.3. Side Changes, Regulations and Peculiarities
2.4.4. Service Faults Let and Repetition of the Serve
2.4.5. A Return is Good
2.5. Side Changes, Punctuation and their Alternative Systems
2.5.1. Track Side Changes and their Regulation
2.5.2. Game, Set and Match Scoring System
2.5.3. Alternative Scoring Systems
2.5.4. A Player Loses a Point
2.6. Code of Conduct
2.6.1. What is the Code of Conduct and its Purpose
2.6.2. Benefits of the Code of Conduct and its Evolution
2.6.3. General Aspects of the Code of Conduct
2.6.4. Specific Aspects of the Code of Conduct
2.7. Competition Systems and their Alternatives and Regulations
2.7.1. What Competition Systems Exist
2.7.2. Rules of the Different Existing Competitions
2.7.3. Modern Types of Competition and their Benefits
2.7.4. Competition in Training Stages and its Regulations
2.8. Referees on the Court, their Importance and Function
2.8.1. Referee's Role on the Court
2.8.2. Player Instructions
2.8.3. Arbitration Systems Hawk-Eye and its Peculiarities
2.8.4. Continuous Play Principle
2.8.5. Hindrance
2.8.6. Error Correction
2.9. Doubles and its Rules
2.9.1. General Aspects of the Doubles Games
2.9.2. Scoring in Doubles and Existing Options
2.9.3. Service and Rest in Doubles Games
2.9.4. Doubles Competition
2.10. Professional Tennis Tournaments, Circuits and Regulations
2.10.1. Evolution of Professional Tournaments, Circuits and their Regulations up to the Present Time
2.10.2. Existing Tennis Tournaments and their Regulations
2.10.3. ATP and WTA Circuits and Aspects Regulated by Guidelines
2.10.4. Different Prizes in Tennis Tournaments and Aspects Determined by Regulations
Module 3. Strength Training, from Theory to Practice
3.1. Strength: Conceptualization
3.1.1. Strength Defined from a Mechanical Point of View
3.1.2. Strength Defined from a Physiology Point of View
3.1.3. Define the Concept of Applied Strength
3.1.4. Time-Strength Curve
3.1.4.1. Interpretation
3.1.5. Define the Concept of Maximum Strength
3.1.6. Define the Concept of RFD
3.1.7. Define the Concept of Useful Strength
3.1.8. Strength- Speed-Power Curves
3.1.8.1. Interpretation
3.1.9. Define the Concept of Strength Deficit
3.2. Training Load
3.2.1. Define the Concept of Strength Training Load
3.2.2. Define the Concept of Load
3.2.3. Load Concept: Volume
3.2.3.1. Definition and Applicability in Practice
3.2.4. Load Concept: Intensity
3.2.4.1. Definition and Applicability in Practice
3.2.5. Load Concept: Density
3.2.5.1. Definition and Applicability in Practice
3.2.6. Define the Concept of Effort Character
3.2.6.1. Definition and Applicability in Practice
3.3. Strength Training in the Prevention and Rehabilitation of Injuries
3.3.1. Conceptual and Operational Framework in Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation
3.3.1.1. Terminology
3.3.1.2. Concepts
3.3.2. Strength Training and Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Under Scientific Evidence
3.3.3. Methodological Process of Strength Training in Injury Prevention and Functional Recovery
3.3.3.1. Defining the Method
3.3.3.2. Applying the Method in Practice
3.3.4. Role of Core Stability (Core) in Injury Prevention
3.3.4.1. Definition of Core
3.3.4.2. Core Training
3.4. Plyometric Method
3.4.1. Physiological Mechanisms
3.4.1.1. Specific General Information
3.4.2. Muscle Actions in Plyometric Exercises
3.4.3. The Stretch-Shortening Cycle (SSC)
3.4.3.1. Use of Energy or Elastic Capacity
3.4.3.2. Reflex Involvement Series and Parallel Elastic Energy Accumulation
3.4.4. CEA Classification Scheme
3.4.4.1. Short CEA
3.4.4.2. Long CEA
3.4.5. Properties of the Muscle and Tendon
3.4.6. Central Nervous System
3.4.6.1. Recruitment
3.4.6.2. Frequency (F)
3.4.6.3. Synchronization
3.4.7. Practical Considerations
3.5. Power Training
3.5.1. Definition of Power
3.5.1.1. Conceptual Aspects of Power
3.5.1.2. The Importance of Power in a Context of Sport Performance
3.5.1.3. Clarification of Power Terminology
3.5.2. Factors Contributing Peak Power Development
3.5.3. Structural Aspects Conditioning Power Production
3.5.3.1. Muscle Hypertrophy
3.5.3.2. Muscle Structure
3.5.3.3. Ratio of Fast and Slow Fibers in a Cross Section
3.5.3.4. Muscle Length and its Effect on Muscle Contraction
3.5.3.5. Quantity and Characteristics of Elastic Components
3.5.4. Neural Aspects Conditioning Power Production
3.5.4.1. Action Potential
3.5.4.2. Speed of Motor Unit Recruitment
3.5.4.3. Muscle Coordination
3.5.4.4. Intermuscular Coordination
3.5.4.5. Prior Muscle Status (PAP)
3.5.4.6. Neuromuscular Reflex Mechanisms and Their Incidence
3.5.5. Theoretical Aspects for Understanding the Strength-Time Curve
3.5.5.1. Strength Impulse
3.5.5.2. Phases of the Strength-Time Curve
3.5.5.3. Phases of Acceleration in the Strength-Time Curve
3.5.5.4. Maximum Acceleration Area of the Strength-Time Curve
3.5.5.5. Deceleration Phase of the Strength-Time Curve
3.5.6. Theoretical Aspects for Understanding Power Curves
3.5.6.1. Energy-Time Curve
3.5.6.2. Energy-Displacement Curve
3.5.6.3. Optimal Workload for Maximum Energy Development
3.5.7. Practical Considerations
3.6. Vector Strength Training
3.6.1. Definition of Force Vector
3.6.1.1. Axial Vector
3.6.1.2. Horizontal Vector
3.6.1.3. Rotational Vector
3.6.2. Benefits of Using this Terminology
3.6.3. Definition of Basic Vectors in Training
3.6.3.1. Analysis of the Main Sporting Actions
3.6.3.2. Analysis of the Main Overload Exercises
3.6.3.3. Analysis of the Main Training Exercises
3.6.4. Practical Considerations
3.7. Main Methods for Strength Training
3.7.1. Own Body Weight
3.7.2. Free Exercises
3.7.3. PAP
3.7.3.1. Definition
3.7.3.2. Application of PAP Prior to Energy-Related Sports Disciplines
3.7.4. Exercises with Machines
3.7.5. Complex Training
3.7.6. Exercises and Their Transfer
3.7.7. Contrasts
3.7.8. Cluster Training
3.7.9. Practical Considerations
3.8. VBT
3.8.1. Conceptualization of the Application of VBT
3.8.1.1. Degree of Stability of Execution Speed with Each Percentage of 1MR
3.8.2. Difference Between Scheduled Load and Actual Load
3.8.2.1. Definition of the Concept
3.8.2.2. Variables Involved in the Difference Between Programmed Load and Actual Training Load
3.8.3. VBT as a Solution to the Problem of Using 1MR and nMR to Program Loads
3.8.4. VBT and Degree of Fatigue
3.8.4.1. Connection to Lactate
3.8.4.2. Connection to Ammonium
3.8.5. VBT in Relation to the Loss of Speed and Percentage of Repetitions Performed
3.8.5.1. Define the Different Degrees of Effort in the Same Series
3.8.5.2. Different Adaptations According to the Degree of Speed Loss in the Series
3.8.6. Methodological Proposals According to Different Authors
3.8.7. Practical Considerations
3.9. Strength in Connection to Hypertrophy
3.9.1. Hypertrophy-Inducing Mechanism: Mechanical Stress
3.9.2. Hypertrophy-Inducing Mechanism: Metabolic Stress
3.9.3. Hypertrophy-Inducing Mechanism: Muscle Damage
3.9.4. Hypertrophy Programming Variables
3.9.4.1. Frequency (F)
3.9.4.2. Volume
3.9.4.3. Intensity
3.9.4.4. Cadence
3.9.4.5. Series and Repetitions
3.9.4.6. Density
3.9.4.7. Order in the Execution of Exercises
3.9.5. Training Variables and Their Different Structural Effects
3.9.5.1. Effect on Different Types of Fiber
3.9.5.2. Effects on the Tendon
3.9.5.3. Bundle Length
3.9.5.4. Peneation Angle
3.9.6. Practical Considerations
3.10. Eccentric Strength Training
3.10.1. Conceptual framework
3.10.1.1. Definition of Eccentric Training
3.10.1.2. Different Types of Eccentric Training
3.10.2. Eccentric Training and Performance
3.10.3. Eccentric Training in the Prevention and Rehabilitation of Injuries
3.10.4. Technology Applied to Eccentric Training
3.10.4.1. Conical Pulleys
3.10.4.2. Isoinertial Devices
3.10.5. Practical Considerations
Module 4. Speed Training, from Theory to Practice
4.1. Speed
4.1.1. Definition
4.1.2. General Concepts
4.1.2.1. Manifestations of Speed
4.1.2.2. Factors that Determine Performance
4.1.2.3. Difference Between Speed and Quickness
4.1.2.4. Segmental Speed
4.1.2.5. Angular Speed
4.1.2.6. Reaction Time
4.2. Dynamics and Mechanics of Linear Sprint (100m Model)
4.2.1. Kinematic Analysis of the Take-off
4.2.2. Dynamics and Strength Application During Take-off
4.2.3. Kinematic Analysis of the Acceleration Phase
4.2.4. Dynamics and Strength Application During Acceleration
4.2.5. Kinematic Analysis of Running at Maximum Speed
4.2.6. Dynamics and Strength Application During Maximum Speed
4.3. Phases of Sprinting (Technique Analysis)
4.3.1. Technical Description of the Take-off
4.3.2. Technical Description of the Race During the Acceleration Phase
4.3.2.1. Technical Model of the Kinogram for the Acceleration Phase
4.3.3. Technical Description of the Race During the Maximum Speed Phase
4.3.3.1. Technical Kinogram Model (ALTIS) for Technique Analysis
4.3.4. Speed Endurance
4.4. Speed Bioenergetics
4.4.1. Bioenergetics of Single Sprints
4.4.1.1. Myoenergetics of Single Sprints
4.4.1.2. ATP-PC System
4.4.1.3. Glycolytic System
4.4.1.4. Adenylate Kinase Reaction
4.4.2. Bioenergetics of Repeated Sprints
4.4.2.1. Energy Comparison Between Single and Repeated Sprints
4.4.2.2. Behavior of Energy Production Systems During Repeated Sprints
4.4.2.3. Recovery of PC
4.4.2.4. Connection Between Aerobic Power and Recovery Processes of CP
4.4.2.5. Determinants of Performance in Repeated Sprints
4.5. Analysis of Acceleration Technique and Maximum Speed in Team Sports
4.5.1. Description of the Technique in Team Sports
4.5.2. Comparison of Sprinting Technique in Team Sports vs. Athletic Events
4.5.3. Timing and Motion Analysis of Speed Events in Team Sports
4.6. Methodological Approach to Teaching the Technique
4.6.1. Technical Teaching of the Different Phases of the Race
4.6.2. Common Errors and Ways to Correct Them
4.7. Means and Methods for Speed Development
4.7.1. Means and Methods for Acceleration Phase Training
4.7.1.1. Connection of Force to Acceleration
4.7.1.2. Sled
4.7.1.3. Slopes
4.7.1.4. Jumpability
4.7.1.4.1. Building the Vertical Jump
4.7.1.4.2. Building the Horizontal Jump
4.7.1.5. Training the ATP/PC System
4.7.2. Means and Methods for Training Top Speed
4.7.2.1. Plyometry
4.7.2.2. Overspeed
4.7.2.3. Interval-Intensive Methods
4.7.3. Means and Methods for Speed Endurance Development
4.7.3.1. Interval-Intensive Methods
4.7.3.2. Repetition Method
4.8. Agility and Change of Direction
4.8.1. Definition of Agility
4.8.2. Definition of Change of Direction
4.8.3. Determinants of Agility and COD
4.8.4. Change of Direction Technique
4.8.4.1. Shuffle
4.8.4.2. Crossover
4.8.4.3. Agility and COD Training Drills
4.9. Assessment and Control of Speed Training
4.9.1. Strength-Speed Profile
4.9.2. Test With Photocells and Variants With Other Control Devices
4.9.3. RSA
4.10. Programming Speed Training
Module 5. Endurance Training from Theory to Practice
5.1. General Concepts
5.1.1. General Definitions
5.1.1.1. Education
5.1.1.2. Trainability
5.1.1.3. Sports Physical Preparation
5.1.2. Objectives Endurance Training
5.1.3. General Principles of Training
5.1.3.1. Principles of Load
5.1.3.2. Principles of Organization
5.1.3.3. Principles of Specialization
5.2. Physiology of Aerobic Training
5.2.1. Physiological Response to Aerobic Endurance Training
5.2.1.1. Responses to Continuous Stress
5.2.1.2. Responses to Intervallic Stress
5.2.1.3. Responses to Intermittent Stress
5.2.1.4. Responses to Stress in Small-Space Games
5.2.2. Factors Related to Aerobic Endurance Performance
5.2.2.1. Aerobic Power
5.2.2.2. Anaerobic Threshold
5.2.2.3. Maximum Aerobic Speed
5.2.2.4. Economy of Effort
5.2.2.5. Use of Substrates
5.2.2.6. Characteristics of Muscle Fibers
5.2.3. Physiological Adaptations to Aerobic Endurance
5.2.3.1. Adaptations to Continuous Stress
5.2.3.2. Adaptations to Intervallic Stress
5.2.3.3. Adaptations to Intermittent Stress
5.2.3.4. Adaptations to Stress in Small-Space Games
5.3. Situational Sports and Their Relation to Aerobic Endurance
5.3.1. Group I Situational Sport Demands; Soccer, Rugby and Hockey
5.3.2. Group II Situational Sport Demands; Basketball, Handball, Futsal
5.3.3. Group III Situational Sport Demands; Tennis and Volleyball
5.4. Monitoring and Assessment of Aerobic Endurance
5.4.1. Direct Treadmill Versus Field Evaluation
5.4.1.1. VO2max Treadmill Versus Field
5.4.1.2. VAM Treadmill Versus Field
5.4.1.3. VAM versus VFA
5.4.1.4. Time Limit (VAM)
5.4.2. Continuous Indirect Tests
5.4.2.1. Time Limit (VFA)
5.4.2.2. 1,000m Test
5.4.2.3. 5-Minute Test
5.4.3. Incremental and Maximum Indirect Tests
5.4.3.1. UMTT, UMTT-Brue, VAMEVAL and T-Bordeaux
5.4.3.2. UNCa Test; Hexagon, Track, Hare
5.4.4. Indirect Back-and-Forth and Intermittent Tests
5.4.4.1. 20m. Shuttle Run Test (Course Navette)
5.4.4.2. YoYo Test
5.4.4.3. Intermittent Test; 30-15 IFT, Carminatti, 45-15 Test
5.4.5. Specific Tests With Ball
5.4.5.1. Hoff Test
5.4.6. Proposal Based on the VFA
5.4.6.1. VFA Contact Points for Soccer, Rugby and Hockey
5.4.6.2. FSR Contact Points for Basketball, Futsal and Handball
5.5. Planning Aerobic Exercise
5.5.1. Exercise Model
5.5.2. Training Frequency
5.5.3. Duration of the Exercise
5.5.4. Training Intensity
5.5.5. Density
5.6. Methods to Develop Aerobic Endurance
5.6.1. Continuous Training
5.6.2. Interval Training
5.6.3. Intermittent Training
5.6.4. SSG Training (Small-Space Games)
5.6.5. Mixed Training (Circuits)
5.7. Program Design
5.7.1. Preseason Period
5.7.2. Competitive Period
5.7.3. Postseason Period
5.8. Special Aspects Related to Training
5.8.1. Concurrent Training
5.8.2. Strategies to Design Concurrent Training
5.8.3. Adaptations Generated by Concurrent Training
5.8.4. Differences Between Genders
5.8.5. De-Training
5.9. Aerobic Training in Children and Youth
5.9.1. General Concepts
5.9.1.1. Growth, Development and Maturation
5.9.2. Evaluation of VO2max and VAM
5.9.2.1. Indirect Measurement
5.9.2.2. Indirect Field Measurement
5.9.3. Physiological Adaptations in Children and Youth
5.9.3.1. VO2máx and VAM Adaptations
5.9.4. Design of Aerobic Training
5.9.4.1. Intermittent Method
5.9.4.2. Adherence and Motivation
5.9.4.3. Games in Small Spaces
Module 6. Mobility: from Theory to Performance
6.1. Neuromuscular System
6.1.1. Neurophysiological Principles: Inhibition and Excitability
6.1.1.1. Adaptations of the Nervous System
6.1.1.2. Strategies to Modify Corticospinal Excitability
6.1.1.3. Keys to Neuromuscular Activation
6.1.2. Somatosensory Information Systems
6.1.2.1. Information Subsystems
6.1.2.2. Types of Reflexes
6.1.2.2.1. Monosynaptic Reflexes
6.1.2.2.2. Polysynaptic Reflexes
6.1.2.2.3. Muscle-Tendinous-Articular Reflexes
6.1.2.3. Responses to Dynamic and Static Stretches
6.2. Motor Control and Movement
6.2.1. Stabilizing and Mobilising Systems
6.2.1.1. Local System: Stabilizer System
6.2.1.2. Global System: Mobilizing System
6.2.1.3. Respiratory Pattern
6.2.2. Movement Pattern
6.2.2.1. Co-Activation
6.2.2.2. Joint by Joint Theory
6.2.2.3. Primary Motion Complexes
6.3. Understanding Mobility
6.3.1. Key Concepts and Beliefs in Mobility
6.3.1.1. Manifestations of Mobility in Sport
6.3.1.2. Neurophysiological and Biomechanical Factors Influencing Mobility Development
6.3.1.3. Impact of Mobility on Strength Development
6.3.2. Objectives of Training Mobility in Sport
6.3.2.1. Mobility in the Training Session
6.3.2.2. Benefits of Mobility Training
6.3.3. Mobility and Stability by Structures
6.3.3.1. Foot-Ankle Complex
6.3.3.2. Knee-Hip Complex
6.3.3.3. Spine-Shoulder Complex
6.4. Training Mobility
6.4.1. Fundamental Block
6.4.1.1. Strategies and Tools to Optimize Mobility
6.4.1.2. Specific Pre-Exercise Scheme
6.4.1.3. Specific Post-Exercise Scheme
6.4.2. Mobility and Stability in Basic Movements
6.4.2.1. Squat & Dead Lift
6.4.2.2. Acceleration and Multidirection
6.5. Methods of Recovery
6.5.1. Proposal for Effectiveness Based on Scientific Evidence
6.6. Methods for Training Mobility
6.6.1. Tissue-Centered Methods: Passive Tension and Active Tension Stretching
6.6.2. Methods Focused on Arthro-Coinematics: Isolated Stretching and Integrated Stretching
6.6.3. Eccentric Training
6.7. Mobility Training Programming
6.7.1. Effects of Stretching in the Short and Long Term
6.7.2. Optimal Timing for Applying Stretching
6.8. Athlete Assessment and Analysis
6.8.1. Functional and Neuromuscular Assessment
6.8.1.1. Key Concepts in Assessment
6.8.1.2. Evaluation Process
6.8.1.2.1. Analyze the Movement Pattern
6.8.1.2.2. Identify the Test
6.8.1.2.3. Detect the Weak Links
6.8.2. Athlete Assessment Methodology
6.8.2.1. Types of Tests
6.8.2.1.1. Analytical Assessment Test
6.8.2.1.2. General Assessment Test
6.8.2.1.3. Specific-Dynamic Assessment Test
6.8.2.2. Assessment by Structures
6.8.2.2.1. Foot-Ankle Complex
6.8.2.2.2. Knee-Hip Complex
6.8.2.2.3. Spine-Shoulder Complex
6.9. Mobility in Injured Athletes
6.9.1. Pathophysiology of Injury: Effects on Mobility
6.9.1.1. Muscle Structure
6.9.1.2. Tendon Structure
6.9.1.3. Ligament Structure
6.9.2. Mobility and Preventiion of Injuries: Practical Case
6.9.2.1. Ruptured Ischialis in the Runner
Module 7. Tennis strokes techniques
7.1. What is the Technique, General and Specific Aspects
7.1.1. What is Technique and the Importance of the Correct Execution of Tennis Strokes
7.1.2. Benefits of Proper Technique
7.1.3. The Stroke Cycle, General Aspects
7.1.4. Talent
7.2. Evolution and Modern Use of the Technique
7.2.1. Traditional View of Technique
7.2.2. Evolution of Technique Throughout the History of Tennis
7.2.3. Current Use of the Technique Modern Approach
7.2.4. Improved Technique Based on Training
7.3. Grips, Use, Explanation and Identification
7.3.1. Handle Types and Explanation
7.3.2. How to Identify Different Grips and Their Correction
7.3.3. Grip Use in Different Game Situations
7.3.4. Serving Grips
7.4. Production of the Blows with Effect, Use and Explanation and Variability
7.4.1. Different Effects in the Serve, How to Execute Them and Their Use
7.4.2. Speed and Spin
7.4.3. Lift Effect in Groundstrokes and its Use
7.4.4. Slice Effect in Different Game Situations, How to Execute it and its Use
7.4.5. Flat Spin, How to Execute it and its Use in Different Game Situations
7.5. Serving Technique and Return
7.5.1. Position Before the Serve and Grip
7.5.2. Throwing the Ball and Recommendations
7.5.3. Setup, First Movement of the Racket and Load on the Shoulder
7.5.4. Use of Legs in the Serve
7.5.5. Use of the Upper Body and Rotations
7.5.6. Point of Impact and Termination
7.6. The Return of Serve
7.6.1. Handle for the Return of Serve
7.6.2. Waiting Position in the Return of Serve
7.6.3. Types of Returns of Serve
7.6.4. Technical Aspects when Performing the Rest (Forehand and Backhand)
7.7. Forehand Technique
7.7.1. Forehand Grips and Setup
7.7.2. Leg Movements in the Forehand Stroke Preparation
7.7.3. Racket Rotation and Backward Movement of the Racket
7.7.4. Rotation of the Hips and Shoulders and Forward Movement of the Racket to Impact
7.7.5. Impact and Completion of the Forehand Stroke
7.8. Backhand Stroke Technique
7.8.1. Grips and Preparation in One-handed Backhand and Two-handed Backhand
7.8.2. Leg Movements in the Backhand Stroke Preparation
7.8.3. Racket Rotation and Backward Movement of the Racket
7.8.4. Rotation of the Hips and Shoulders and Forward Movement of the Racket to Impact
7.8.5. Impact and Termination Depending on Whether it is a One-handed or Two-handed Backhand
7.9. Technique of the Strokes on the Net
7.9.1. Grip and Waiting Position
7.9.2. Leg Movements Prior to Hitting Forehand and Backhand
7.9.3. Shoulder Rotation in Preparation
7.9.4. Impact and Movement of the Lower Body When Moving Towards the Ball
7.9.5. Smash, Preparation, Impact and Completion
7.10. Special Strokes and Their Technique
7.10.1. Drop Shot and Counter Drop Shot
7.10.2. Lob
7.10.3. The Passing-shot
7.10.4. Other Special Shots
Module 8. Pattern of play, tactics and strategy
8.1. General Concepts and Differentiation
8.1.1. General Concepts of Pattern of Play
8.1.2. General Concepts of Tactics
8.1.3. General Concepts of Strategy
8.1.4. Differentiation Between Pattern of Play, Tactics and Strategy
8.2. Strategies and Positive Vision in the Singles Game
8.2.1. Definition of Strategy
8.2.2. Strategy in Tennis
8.2.3. Strategic Concepts to Take Into Account when Planning a Match
8.2.4. Most Used Strategies in Tennis
8.3. What is a Pattern of Play, Classification and Player's Identity
8.3.1. Definition of Pattern of Play
8.3.2. Types of Patterns or Styles of Play
8.3.3. Player Identity
8.3.4. Profile of the Opposing Player, How to Identify Him and How to Carry Out the Tactics and Strategy Depending on it
8.4. Conceptualization of the Tactic and General Features
8.4.1. Definition of Tactics and Importance
8.4.2. Evolution of Tactics Throughout the History of Tennis
8.4.3. Principles of Tactics
8.4.4. Professional Tactics
8.5. Game Situations, Tennis Moves and Types of Tennis Moves
8.5.1. What is a Game Situation
8.5.2. Existing Game Situations
8.5.3. Definition of Tennis Shots
8.5.4. Types of Shots
8.6. General and Specific Tactical Considerations of the Baseline Game
8.6.1. Introduction to Baseline Play
8.6.2. Baseline Game Court Zones and How to Play from Each One of Them
8.6.3. Objectives from Each Zone of the Court
8.6.4. Tips to Play with a Correct Tactic in the Baseline Game
8.7. General and Specific Tactical Considerations of the Net Game
8.7.1. Introduction to Net Play
8.7.2. The First Four Strokes and the Approach to the Net
8.7.3. Covering the Passing-shot
8.7.4. Where to Play the Volley
8.8. General and Specific Tactical Considerations of the Serve and Return
8.8.1. General Tactical Aspects of the Service
8.8.2. Tactical Intent with Service
8.8.3. Service Zones
8.8.4. General Tactical Aspects of the Return
8.9. Tactics and Strategy in the Doubles Modality
8.9.1. The Game of Doubles and its Tactical Evolution
8.9.2. Modern Vision of Doubles Tactics
8.9.3. Situations of the Doubles Game
8.9.4. Types of Shots in Doubles Games
8.10. Laterality, General Aspects and Tactical Applicability
8.10.1. What is Laterality, Concept and Meaning
8.10.2. Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Laterality
8.10.3. Importance in Tennis and Identification of the Type of Laterality
8.10.4. Use of Tactics According to One's Own and the Opponent's Laterality
Module 9. Biomechanics and movement
9.1. What is Biomechanics and its Evolution
9.1.1. Definition and Introduction to Biomechanics
9.1.2. Evolution of the Concept of Biomechanics Throughout History
9.1.3. What is the Purpose of Biomechanics and What are its Objectives
9.1.4. Benefits of Biomechanics and Main Components
9.1.5. Traditional Vision of the Teaching of Tennis Strokes and Modern Vision
9.2. The Correct Performance of the Technique and its Benefits
9.2.1. Definition of Optimal Technique
9.2.2. Components of the Technique
9.2.3. Benefits of the Optimal Technique
9.2.4. Execution of the Optimal Technique
9.3. Variability as a Fundamental Part of the Strokes
9.3.1. Concept of Variability
9.3.2. Mechanical Variability of the Stroke
9.3.3. Mechanical Variability in the Development of the Stroke
9.3.4. Mechanical Variability in Tissue Loading
9.4. Principles of Biomechanics in Tennis, BIOMEC
9.4.1. Balance
9.4.2. Inertia
9.4.3. Opposing Forces
9.4.4. Momentum
9.4.5. Elastic Energy
9.4.6. Coordination Chain
9.5. Coordination chain
9.5.1. Definition
9.5.2. Coordination and Movement Chains
9.5.3. How to Generate Power in the Strokes
9.5.4. Problems in the Coordination Chains
9.6. The Phases of the Stroke in Tennis
9.6.1. Preparation and Backswing Movement of the Racket
9.6.2. Forward Movement of the Racket
9.6.3. Impact
9.6.4. Accompaniment and Termination
9.7. General Biomechanical Aspects of Groundstrokes
9.7.1. Biomechanics of the Forehand Stroke Part I
9.7.2. Biomechanics of the Forehand Stroke Part II
9.7.3. Biomechanics of the Two-handed Backhand Stroke
9.7.4. Biomechanics of the Backhand One-handed Stroke
9.8. General Biomechanical Sspects of the Service and Return Stroke
9.8.1. Biomechanics of the Service in Tennis Part I
9.8.2. Biomechanics of the Service in Tennis Part II
9.8.3. Biomechanics of the Return Serve in Tennis
9.8.4. Biomechanics of the Backhand in Tennis
9.9. General Biomechanical Aspects in the Net Strokes
9.9.1. Biomechanics of the Forehand Volley
9.9.2. Biomechanics of the Backhand Volley
9.9.3. Biomechanics of the Approach
9.9.4. Biomechanics of the Smash
9.10. Movement, Displacements and Footwork
9.10.1. What are Displacements in Tennis
9.10.2. Phases of the Displacements in Tennis
9.10.3. Importance of Footwork
9.10.4. How to Work on Footwork in Tennis
Module 10. Physical preparation and injury prevention
10.1. Physical Preparation in Tennis and its Importance
10.1.1. Introduction to the Physical Training of the Tennis Player
10.1.2. Evolution of Physical Preparation Throughout History
10.1.3. Importance of Physical Preparation in Tennis
10.1.4. Benefits of Physical Condition Training in Tennis
10.2. Physiological Aspects of the Tennis Player and how to Evaluate Them
10.2.1. What is Physiology and What Does it Do
10.2.2. Physiological Factors Influencing Tennis
10.2.3. Physiological Profile of the Tennis Player
10.2.4. The Physical Development of the Tennis Player and its Evolution in the Different Stages
10.3. Phases of Physical Training
10.3.1. Introduction to Physical Preparation
10.3.2. Parts of the Training
10.3.3. Preparation and Pre-competition Phases
10.3.4. Physical Training During the Competition and after the Competition
10.4. The Tennis Player and the Main Physical Skills
10.4.1. Endurance, Concept and General Characteristics
10.4.2. Strength, Concept and General Characteristics; The Increase of Power in the Tennis Player
10.4.3. Coordination in the Tennis Player
10.4.4. Flexibility in the Tennis Player
10.4.5. The Speed and Agility in the Tennis Player
10.5. Professional Tennis and Physical Preparation
10.5.1. Importance of Physical Preparation Before and During Tournaments
10.5.2. The Planning and Periodization of the Physical Training of the Season in Professional Players
10.5.3. Physical Training During and After the Competition
10.5.4. The Physical Preparation Depending on the Type of Player and The Type of Tournament to be Prepared For
10.6. Physical Preparation in Women's Tennis
10.6.1. Introduction and Evolution of Physical Preparation in Women's Tennis
10.6.2. Specific Characteristics of Physical Training in Women
10.6.3. Adaptations and Differences with the Physical Training in Women's Tennis
10.6.4. Other Aspects to Take into Account
10.7. Injury Prevention, Concept and Importance
10.7.1. Introduction to Injury Prevention Work, its Importance and Benefits
10.7.2. Importance of the Trainer in Injury Prevention
10.7.3. Most Common Types of Injuries in Tennis Players
10.7.4. Causes of Injuries in Tennis Players
10.8. Treatment of Injuries and Ways to Prevent
10.8.1. Rehabilitation
10.8.2. Development of a Rehabilitation Plan
10.8.3. Exercises for Prevention and Tips on How to Carry Them Out
10.8.4. Tips for Tennis Players in the Field of Injury Prevention
10.9. The Recovery of the Tennis Player
10.9.1. Introduction and Importance of Recovery in Tennis Players
10.9.2. Routes of Recovery in Tennis Players: Control
10.9.3. Pathways of Recovery in Tennis Players: Management
10.9.4. Recovery in the Different Conditions that Tennis Players go Through
10.10. Physical Preparation for Wheelchair Tennis Players
10.10.1. Introduction to the Physical Preparation for Wheelchair Tennis
10.10.2. Specifics to the Training of the Wheelchair Tennis Player
10.10.3. Aspects to Take into Account for the Physical Preparation of the Wheelchair Tennis Player
10.10.4. Injury Prevention in Wheelchair Tennis Players
Module 11. Training in the Different Stages, Training, Planning and Periodization
11.1. General Aspects of Tennis at the Grassroots Level and their Importance
11.1.1. Introduction to Basic Tennis
11.1.2. Evolution of Tennis Training at the Grassroots Level
11.1.3. Conceptualization and Definition of Tennis in Stages
11.1.4. General Objectives of the Impulse of the Work of Tennis by Stages
11.2. General and Specific Objectives of Tennis in Training
11.2.1. Characteristics of Tennis in Stages
11.2.2. General Objectives of Tennis in Training
11.2.3. Factors That Influence the Initiation in Tennis
11.2.4. Specific Objectives of Each of the Existing Stages in Training
11.3. Stages of Tennis Training and How to Work in Each One
11.3.1. Red Stage, Definition and Characteristics
11.3.2. Yellow Stage, Definition and Characteristics
11.3.3. Green Stage, Definition and Characteristics
11.3.4. Effectiveness of the Trainer in the Different Stages
11.4. Post-training Stages, Concept and Objectives
11.4.1. Pre-competition Stage, General Characteristics
11.4.2. Introduction to the Competition Stage, General Characteristics and Objectives
11.4.3. High-Performance Stage
11.4.4. Professional Stage
11.5. Training Concept, Methodology and its Evolution
11.5.1. Concepts of Training and Evolution Throughout History
11.5.2. Modern System of Training, What it Consists Of
11.5.3. What is The Methodology
11.5.4. Objectives of The Methodology
11.6. Training Systems in Tennis
11.6.1. Types of Tennis Training According to Workload, Frequency, Volume and Intensity
11.6.2. Continuous and Interval Trainings and Their Main Characteristics
11.6.3. Specific Training Systems (Buckets, Rallies, Points, etc.) and What Each One of Them Consists Of
11.6.4. What the Exercises During Tennis Training Consist Of, the Procedure to be Carried Out, and Their Components
11.6.5. Variability in Tennis Training
11.6.6. The Individual Training and Group Training, Theoretical and Practical Principles
11.7. The Training Session from the Theoretical and Practical Point of View
11.7.1. Parts of the Tennis Session and What Each One of Them Consists Of
11.7.2. Elaboration of the Training Session According to the Objectives
11.7.3. How to Elaborate a Training Session
11.7.4. Theoretical-practical Examples of the Elaboration of the Training Session
11.8. Concept of Planning, its Phases and Models
11.8.1. What is to Plan and What Objectives are Pursued at the Time of Doing It
11.8.2. Elements to Take into Account at the Time of Planning and Raising Objectives: Facilities, Means, Characteristics of the Player, Competitions, etc
11.8.3. Advice to Follow at the Time of Planning
11.8.4. Phases of the Planning and How to Elaborate It
11.8.5. Current Planning Models
11.9. What is Periodization, its General and Specific Concepts
11.9.1. Concept of Periodization and Characteristics of Tennis Related to Periodization
11.9.2. Differences Between Periodization and Planning
11.9.3. Benefits that Periodization Bring to Training and to the Tennis Player
11.9.4. Characteristics of Periodization
11.10. Annual Phases of Tennis Players in Training and Competition
11.10.1. The Life of a Tennis Player
11.10.2. The Daily Phase
11.10.3. The Microcycles
11.10.4. The Mesocycles
Module 12. Planning Applied to High Performance in Sports
12.1. Basic Fundamentals
12.1.1. Adaptation Criteria
12.1.1.1. General Adaptation Syndrome
12.1.1.2. Current Performance Capability, Training Requirement
12.1.2. Fatigue, Performance, Conditioning as Tools
12.1.3. Dose-Response Concept and its Application
12.2. Basic Concepts and Applications
12.2.1. Concept and Application of the Plan
12.2.2. Concept and Application of Peridization
12.2.3. Concept and Application of Programming
12.2.4. Concept and Application of Load Control
12.3. Conceptual Development of Planning and its Different Models
12.3.1. First Historical Planning Records
12.3.2. First Proposals, Analyzing the Bases
12.3.3. Classic Models
12.3.3.1. Traditional
12.3.3.2. Pendulum
12.3.3.3. High Loads
12.4. Models Focused on Individuality and/or Load Concentration
12.4.1. Blocks
12.4.2. Integrated Macrocycle
12.4.3. Integrated Model
12.4.4. ATR
12.4.5. Keeping in Shape
12.4.6. By Objectives
12.4.7. Structural Bells
12.4.8. Self-Regulation (APRE)
12.5. Models Focused on Specificity and/or Movement Capacity
12.5.1. Cognitive (or Structured Microcycle)
12.5.2. Tactical Periodization
12.5.3. Conditional Development by Movement Capacity
12.6. Criteria for Correct Programming and Periodization
12.6.1. Criteria for Programming and Periodization in Strength Training
12.6.2. Criteria for Programming and Periodization in Endurance Training
12.6.3. Criteria for Programming and Periodization in Speed Training
12.6.4. “Interference” Criteria in Scheduling and Periodization in Concurrent Training
12.7. Planning Through Load Control With a GNSS Device (GPS)
12.7.1. Basis of Session Saving for Appropriate Control
12.7.1.1. Calculation of the Average Group Session for a Correct Load Analysis
12.7.1.2. Common Errors in Saving and Their Impact on Plannning
12.7.2. Relativization of the Load, a Function of Competence
12.7.3. Load Control by Volume or Density, Range and Limitations
12.8. Integrating Thematic Unit 1 (Practical Application)
12.8.1. Construction of a Real Model of Short-Term Planning
12.8.1.1. Selecting and Applying the Periodization Model
12.8.1.2. Designing the Corresponding Planning
12.9. Integrating Thematic Unit 2 (Practical Application)
12.9.1. Producing a Pluriannual Plannification
12.9.2. Producing an Annual Plannification
Module 13. Adapted Tennis and Disability
13.1. Tennis as an Inclusive Sport and its Historical Progression
13.1.1. Sport for the Disabled and its Inclusive Nature
13.1.2. Adapted Sports
13.1.3. Tennis as an Inclusive Sport
13.1.4. Current Vision of Sport for the Disabled
13.2. What is Disability and its Relation to Tennis
13.2.1. Concepts of Disabilities and in Tennis Throughout History
13.2.2. The Tennis and Disabilities Throughout History
13.2.3. Tennis Benefits for People with Disabilities
13.2.4. Current Status of Tennis and Disability
13.3. Tennis and disability from the coach's point of view
13.3.1. Introduction
13.3.2. Ethics for Coaches of People with Disabilities
13.3.3. Training for People with Sensory Disabilities
13.3.4. Training for People with Physical Disabilities
13.4. Concept of Physical Disability and General Considerations
13.4.1. The Concept of Physical Disability
13.4.2. Different Types of Physical Disability
13.4.3. Tennis and Physical Disability
13.4.4. Adaptations to Tennis for People with Physicallv Disabilities
13.5. Wheelchair Tennis, its Evolution and Characteristics
13.5.1. Introduction
13.5.2. Historical Evolution of Wheelchair Tennis
13.5.3. Main Characteristics of Wheelchair Tennis
13.5.4. Wheelchair Tennis Mission Statement
13.6. The Competition and Other Characteristics of Wheelchair Tennis
13.6.1. The Relationship Between Sport, Disability and its Benefits
13.6.2. Types of Wheelchair Tennis Competitions
13.6.3. Wheelchair Tennis as an Olympic Sport
13.6.4. Organizations that Support Wheelchair Tennis
13.7. Wheelchair Tennis Rules and Regulations I
13.7.1. Wheelchair Tennis Regulation
13.7.2. Admission Rules
13.7.3. The Wheelchair
13.7.4. Scoring and General Rules
13.8. Tennis and Sensory Disability
13.8.1. Definition of Sensory Disability
13.8.2. Mission Statement of Tennis and Sensory Disability
13.8.3. Benefits for People Who Practice It
13.8.4. Tennis for the Hearing Impaired
13.8.5. Tennis for the Visually Impaired
13.9. Tennis and Intellectual Disability
13.9.1. Introduction
13.9.2. Types of Intellectual Disabilities
13.9.3. Evolution of Tennis and Intellectual Disability
13.9.4. Tennis Benefits for People with Intellectual Disabilities
13.10. Tennis and Intellectual Disability II
13.10.1. Tournaments and Types of Competitions for Adapted Tennis
13.10.2. Equipment Needed for Tennis Adapted to Intellectual Disability
13.10.3. Tennis Training for People with Intellectual Disabilities
13.10.4. The Role of the Coach and the Family in Tennis for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Module 14. Sports Performance Assessment
14.1. Assessment
14.1.1. Definitions: Test, Assessment, Measurement
14.1.2. Validity, Reliability
14.1.3. Purposes of the Evaluation
14.2. Types of Tests
14.2.1. Laboratory Test
14.2.1.1. Strengths and Limitations of Laboratory Tests
14.2.2. Field Tests
14.2.2.1. Strengths and Limitations of Field Tests
14.2.3. Direct Tests
14.2.3.1. Applications and Transfer to Training
14.2.4. Indirect Tests
14.2.4.1. Practical Considerations and Transfer to Training
14.3. Assessment of Body Composition
14.3.1. Bioimpedance
14.3.1.1. Considerations in its Application to Field
14.3.1.2. Limitations on the Validity of Its Data
14.3.2. Anthropometry
14.3.2.1. Tools for its Implementation
14.3.2.2. Models of Analysis for Body Composition
14.3.3. Body Mass Index (IMC)
14.3.3.1. Restrictions on the Data Obtained for the Interpretation of Body Composition
14.4. Assessing Aerobic Fitness
14.4.1. Vo2max Test on the Treadmill
14.4.1.1. Astrand Test
14.4.1.2. Balke Test
14.4.1.3. ACSM Test
14.4.1.4. Bruce Test
14.4.1.5. Foster Test
14.4.1.6. Pollack Test
14.4.2. Cycloergometer VO2max Test
14.4.2.1. Astrand. Ryhming
14.4.2.2. Fox Test
14.4.3. Cycloergometer Power Test
14.4.3.1. Wingate Test
14.4.4. Vo2max Test in he Field
14.4.4.1. Leger Test
14.4.4.2. Montreal University Test
14.4.4.3. Mile Test
14.4.4.4. 14-Minute Test
14.4.4.5. 2.4Km Test
14.4.5. Field Test to Establish Training Areas
14.4.5.1. 30-15 IFT Test
14.4.6. UNca Test
14.4.7. Yo-Yo Test
14.4.7.1. Yo-Yo Endurance YYET Level 1 and 2
14.4.7.2. Yo-Yo Intermittent Endurance YYEIT Level 1 and 2
14.4.7.3. Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery YYERT Level 1 and 2
14.5. Neuromuscular Fitness Evaluation
14.5.1. Submaximal Repetition Test
14.5.1.1. Practical Applications for its Assessment
14.5.1.2. Validated Estimation Formulas for the Different Training Exercises
14.5.2. 1 RM Test
14.5.2.1. Protocol for its Performance
14.5.2.2. Limitations of 1 RM Assessment
14.5.3. Horizontal Jump Test
14.5.3.1. Assessment Protocols
14.5.4. Speed Test (5m,10m,15m, Etc.)
14.5.4.1. Considerations on the Data Obtained in Time/Distance Assessments
14.5.5. Maximum/Submaximum Incremental Progressive Tests
14.5.5.1. Validated Protocols
14.5.5.2. Practical Applications
14.5.6. Vertical Jump Test
14.5.6.1. SJ Jump
14.5.6.2. CMJ Jump
14.5.6.3. ABK Jump
14.5.6.4. DJ Test
14.5.6.5. Continuous Jump Test
14.5.7. Strength/Speed Vertical/Horizontal Profiles
14.5.7.1. Morin and Samozino Assessment Protocols
14.5.7.2. Practical Applications from a Strength/Speed Profile
14.5.8. Isometric Tests With Load Cell
14.5.8.1. Voluntary Isometric Maximal Strength Test (IMS)
14.5.8.2. Bilateral Deficit Isometry Test (%BLD)
14.5.8.3. Lateral Deficit (%LD)
14.5.8.4. Hamstring/Quadriceps Ratio Test
14.6. Assessment and Monitoring Tools
14.6.1. Heart Rate Monitors
14.6.1.1. Device Characteristics
14.6.1.2. Training Areas by Heart Rate
14.6.2. Lactate Analyzers
14.6.2.1. Device Types, Performance and Characteristics
14.6.2.2. Training Zones According to the Lactate Threshold Limit (LT)
14.6.3. Gas Analyzers
14.6.3.1. Laboratory vs Portable Laptops
14.6.4. GPS
14.6.4.1. GPS Types, Characteristics, Strengths and Limitations
14.6.4.2. Metrics Established to Interpret the External Load
14.6.5. Accelerometers
14.6.5.1. Types of Accelerometers and Characteristics
14.6.5.2. Practical Applications of Data Obtained From an Accelerometer
14.6.6. Position Transducers
14.6.6.1. Types of Transducers for Vertical and Horizontal Movements
14.6.6.2. Variables Measured and Estimated by of a Position Transducer
14.6.6.3. Data Obtained from a Position Transducer and its Applications to Training Programming
14.6.7. Strength Platforms
14.6.7.1. Types and Characteristics.of Strength Platforms
14.6.7.2. Variables Measured and Estimated by Means of a Strength Platform
14.6.7.3. Practical Approach to Training Programming
14.6.8. Load Cells
14.6.8.1. Cell Types, Characteristics and Performance
14.6.8.2. Uses and Applications for Sports Performance and Health
14.6.9. Photoelectric Cells
14.6.9.1. Characteristics , and Limitations of the Devices
14.6.9.2. Practical Uses and Applicability
14.6.10 Mobile Applications
14.6.10.1. Description of the Most Used Apps on the Market: My Jump, PowerLift, Runmatic, Nordic
14.7. Internal and External Load
14.7.1. Objective Means of Assessment
14.7.1.1. Speed of Execution
14.7.1.2. Average Mechanical Power
14.7.1.3. GPS Device Metrics
14.7.2. Subjective Means of Assessment
14.7.2.1. PSE
14.7.2.2. sPSE
14.7.2.3. Chronic/Acute Load Ratio
14.8. Fatigue
14.8.1. General Concepts of Fatigue and Recovery
14.8.2. Assessments
14.8.2.1. Laboratory Objectives: CK, Urea, Cortisol, Etc
14.8.2.2. Field Objectives: CMJ, Isometric Tests, etc
14.8.2.3. Subjective: Wellness Scales, TQR, etc
14.8.3. Recovery Strategies: Cold-Water Immersion, Nutritional Strategies, Self-Massage, Sleep
14.9. Considerations for Practical Applications
14.9.1. Vertical Jump Test Practical Applications
14.9.2. Maximum/Submaximum Incremental Progressive Test Practical Applications
14.9.3. Vertical Strength-Speed Profile. Practical Applications
Module 15. Statistics Applied to Performance and Research
15.1. Notions of Probability
15.1.1. Simple Probability
15.1.2. Conditional Probability
15.1.3. Bayes' Theorem
15.2. Probability Distributions
15.2.1. Binomial Distribution
15.2.2. Poisson distribution
15.2.3. Normal Distribution
15.3. Statistical Inference
15.3.1. Population Parameters
15.3.2. Estimation of Population Parameters
15.3.3. Sampling Distributions Associated with the Normal Distribution
15.3.4. Distribution of the Sample Mean
15.3.5. Point Estimators
15.3.6. Properties of Estimators
15.3.7. Estimator Comparison Criteria
15.3.8. Estimators by Confidence Regions
15.3.9. Method of Obtaining Confidence Intervals
15.3.10. Confidence Intervals Associated With Normal Distribution
15.3.11. Central Limit Theorem
15.4. Hypothesis Test
15.4.1. P-Value
15.4.2. Statistical Power
15.5. Exploratory Analysis and Descriptive Statistics
15.5.1. Graphs and Tables
15.5.2. Chi-Square Test
15.5.3. Relative Risk
15.5.4. Odds Ratio
15.6. The T-Test
15.6.1. One-Sample T-Test
15.6.2. T-Test for Two Independent Samples
15.6.3. T-Test for Paired Samples
15.7. Correlation Analysis
15.8. Simple Linear Regression Analysis
15.8.1. The Regression Line and its Coefficients
15.8.2. Residuals
15.8.3. Regression Assessment Using Residuals
15.8.4. Coefficient of Determination
15.9. Variance and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)
15.9.1. One-Way ANOVA
15.9.2. Two-Way ANOVA
15.9.3. ANOVA for Repeated Measures
15.9.4. Factorial ANOVA
Module 16. Nutrition, Supplementation and Hydration for Tennis Players
16.1. Nutrition, General Considerations and Importance in Tennis
16.1.1. Introduction to the Concept of Nutrition in the Tennis Player
16.1.2. General Aspects of Nutrition
16.1.3. Historical Evolution of the Concept of Nutrition as it Relates to Tennis
16.1.4. Importance of Nutrition in the Tennis Player
16.2. Types of Nutrients and Their Benefits and Contributions
16.2.1. What are Nutrients
16.2.2. Essential Nutrients and Their Definition
16.2.3. Functions Performed by Nutrients in Our Body
16.2.4. Where These Nutrients are Found
16.3. Diet of the Tennis Player
16.3.1. Nutritional Needs that Tennis Players Have
16.3.2. Tennis Characteristics and Corresponding Needs
16.3.3. What Makes up a Tennis Player's Diet
16.3.4. What a Tennis Player Should Not Eat
16.4. Elaboration of the Tennis Player's Diet Modern Techniques for the Diet of the Tennis Player
16.4.1. How to Create the Tennis Players Diet
16.4.2. Examples of the Diet in Professional Tennis Players
16.4.3. The Carbohydrate Overload 3 Days Before the Match
16.4.4. “The waiting ration”
16.5. Nutrition of the Tennis Player in Training and Competition
16.5.1. What Should the Tennis Player Eat During Training
16.5.2. Nutrition of the Tennis Player Before the Match
16.5.3. Nutrition of the Tennis Player Before the Tennis Match
16.5.4. Nutrition of the Tennis Player After the Tennis Match
16.5.5. Feeding of the Tennis Player with a Heavy Load of Matches or During a Journey
16.6. Hydration in Tennis
16.6.1. Concept of Hydration
16.6.2. Importance of Hydration in Tennis
16.6.3. Thermoregulation
16.6.4. Problems of Dehydration in Tennis
16.6.5. Types of Beverages
16.7. Hydration During Training and Competition
16.7.1. Practical Hydration Strategies
16.7.2. Hydration Needs in Training
16.7.3. Pre-competition Hydration Needs
16.7.4. Hydration Needs During Competition
16.7.5. Post-competition Hydration Requirements
16.8. What is Supplementation and its Benefits
16.8.1. Introduction to Supplementation
16.8.2. Health Effects of Sports Supplementation
16.8.3. Benefits of Sports Supplementation
16.8.4. Are Sports Supplements Safe?
16.9. Types of Supplementation for Tennis Players
16.9.1. The Best Supplements for Tennis Players
16.9.2. Amino Acid Supplements
16.9.3. Antioxidant Supplements
16.9.4. Supplements During Training and Matches
16.10. Doping in Tennis, Cases and Prohibitions
16.10.1. Definition of Doping
16.10.2. Doping Controls
16.10.3. Substances Considered Doping
16.10.4. Cases of Doping in Tennis Throughout History
Module 17. Technology applicable to tennis and video analysis
17.1. The Evolution of Technology, General Considerations and Applicable to Tennis
17.1.1. Importance of Technology in the Sports Today
17.1.2. The Evolution of Technology in Tennis Throughout History
17.1.3. Types of Technologies Applicable in Tennis
17.1.4. Technological Methodology
17.2. The Importance of Technology and Innovation in Tennis and its Benefits
17.2.1. Technology, its Applicability to Tennis and its Importance
17.2.2. Objectives of the Implementation of the New Technologies in Tennis
17.2.3. Benefits of the Use of Technology in Tennis
17.2.4. R&D&I in the Tennis Industry
17.3. Technology on the Tennis Court
17.3.1. Evolution of Tennis Courts Throughout History
17.3.2. Current Tennis Courts and Their Technology
17.3.3. Advertising on the Tennis Court
17.3.4. Technology in Tennis Materials
17.4. Hawk's Eye and Other Refereeing Systems
17.4.1. What is the Hawk's Eye
17.4.2. How is the Hawk's eye Used?
17.4.3. Benefits of Using the Hawk's Eye in Competition
17.4.4. When am I Entitled to Use the Hawk's Eye?
17.4.5. Other Refereeing Systems
17.5. The Tennis Racket, its Evolution and the Implementation of Technology in the Racket
17.5.1. Types of Existing Rackets
17.5.2. Evolution of the Tennis Racket Throughout History
17.5.3. The Tennis Racket Depending on the Style of the Player
17.5.4. New Technologies Existing in Tennis Rackets
17.6. The Strings, Evolution and Types Depending on the Playing Style
17.6.1. Importance of the Strings for the Tennis Players
17.6.2. Evolution of Strings Throughout History
17.6.3. Types of Strings and Classification
17.6.4. Tension and Types of Strings Depending on the Tennis Player's Style of Play
17.7. What is the Video Analysis and its Benefits for Tennis Players
17.7.1. Concept of Video Analysis
17.7.2. Objectives of the Video Analysis in Tennis Players
17.7.3. Benefits for Players and Coaches in the Use of Video Analysis
17.7.4. Video Analysis and Tactics
17.8. The Apparel, the Tennis Ball and its Evolution and Implementation of Technology
17.8.1. Evolution of the Clothing in Tennis Throughout History
17.8.2. Types of Tennis Shoes Depending on the Surface of the Tennis Court
17.8.3. Evolution of the Tennis Ball Throughout History
17.8.4. Types of Tennis Ball and Their Classification Depending on the Speed
17.9. Practical Examples in the Use of Technology and Video Analysis in the Technique Work
17.9.1. Analysis and Improvement of Ground Strokes Through Video Analysis
17.9.2. Analysis and Improvement of the Service Through Video Analysis
17.9.3. Analysis and Improvement of the Volleys Through Video Analysis
17.9.4. Other Technical Aspects Through Video Analysis
17.10. Practical Examples in the Use of Technology and Video Analysis in the Tactical Work
17.10.1. The Video-Analysis and the Improvement in the Height of the Ball Exercises to Correct It
17.10.2. The Video-Analysis and the Improvement of the Depth Exercises to Correct
17.10.3. Video-Analysis and Ball Directions Exercises to Improve
17.10.4. Video analysis and improvement of service areas. Exercises to improve

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