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Module 1. Sports Performance Assessment

1.1. Assessment

1.1.1. Definitions: Test, Evaluation, Measurement
1.1.2. Validity, Reliability
1.1.3. Purposes of the Evaluation

1.2. Types of Tests

1.2.1. Laboratory Test

1.2.1.1. Strengths and Limitations of Laboratory Tests

1.2.2. Field Tests

1.2.2.1. Strengths and Limitations of Field Tests

1.2.3. Direct Tests 

1.2.3.1. Applications and Transfer to Training

1.2.4. Indirect Tests

1.2.4.1. Practical Considerations and Transfer to Training

1.3. Assessment of Body Composition

1.3.1. Bioimpedance

1.3.1.1. Considerations in its Application to the Field
1.3.1.2. Limitations on the Validity of Its Data 

1.3.2. Anthropometry

1.3.2.2. Tools for its Implementation
1.3.2.3. Models of Analysis for Body Composition

1.3.3. Body Mass Index (IMC)

1.3.3.1. Restrictions on the Data Obtained for the Interpretation of Body Composition 

1.4. Assessing Aerobic Fitness

1.4.1. Vo2max Test on the Treadmill

1.4.1.1. Astrand Test
1.4.1.3. ACSM Test
1.4.1.4. Bruce Test
1.4.1.5. Foster Test
1.4.1.6. Pollack Test

1.4.2. Cycloergometer VO2max Test

1.4.2.1. Astrand.Ryhming
1.4.2.1. Fox Test

1.4.3. Cycloergometer Power Test

1.4.3.1. Wingate Test 

1.4.4. Vo2max Test in he Field

1.4.4.1. Leger Test
1.4.4.2. Montreal University Test 
1.4.4.3. 1-MR Test
1.4.4.4. 12-Minute Test
1.4.4.5. 2.4-Kilometer Test

1.4.5. Field Test to Establish Training Areas
1.4.5. 30-15 Test IFT
1.4.6. UNca Test
1.4.7. Yo Yo Test

1.4.7.1. Yo-Yo Endurance YYET Level 1 and 2
1.4.7.2. Yo-Yo Intermittent Endurance YYEIT Level 1 and 2
1.4.7.3. Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery YYERT Level 1 and 2

1.5. Neuromuscular Fitness Evaluation

1.5.1. Submaximal Repetition Test

1.5.1.1. Practical Applications for its Assessment
1.5.1.2. Validated Estimation Formulas for the Different Training Exercises

1.5.2. 1-MR Limitations

1.5.2.1. Protocol for its Performance
1.5.2.2. 1MR Valuation Limitations

1.5.3. Horizontal Jump Test

1.5.3.1. Assessment Protocols 

1.5.4. Speed Test (5m,10m,15m, Etc.)

1.5.4.1. Considerations on the Data Obtained in Time/Distance Assessments

1.5.5. Maximum/Submaximum Incremental Progressive Tests

1.5.5.1. Validated Protocols
1.5.5.2. Practical Applications

1.5.6. Vertical Jump Test 

1.5.6.1. Sj Jump
1.5.6.2. CMJ Jump
1.5.6.3. ABK Jump
1.5.6.4. DJ Test
1.5.6.5. Continuous Jump Test

1.5.7. Strength/Speed Vertical/Horizontal Profiles

1.5.7.1. Morin and Samozino Assessment Protocols
1.5.7.2. Practical Applications from a Strength/Speed Profile

1.5.8. Isometric Tests With Load Cell

1.5.8.1. Voluntary Isometric Maximal Strength Test (IMS)
1.5.8.2. Bilateral Deficit Isometry Test (%BLD)
1.5.8.3. Lateral Deficit (%LD)
1.5.8.4. Hamstring/Quadriceps Ratio Test

1.6. Assessment and Monitoring Tools

1.6.1. Heart Rate Monitors

1.6.1.1. Device Characteristics
1.6.1.2. Training Areas by Heart Rate

1.6.2. Lactate Analyzers 

1.6.2.1. Device Types, Performance and Characteristics
1.6.2.2. Training Zones According to the Lactate Threshold Limit (LT)

1.6.3. Gas Analyzers

1.6.3.1. Laboratory vs Portable Devices

1.6.4. GPS

1.6.4.1. GPS Types, Characteristics, Strengths and Limitations
1.6.4.2. Metrics Established to Interpret the External Load

1.6.5. Accelerometers

1.6.5.1. Types of Accelerometers and Characteristics
1.6.5.2. Practical Applications of Data Obtained From an Accelerometer

1.6.6. Position Transducers

1.6.6.1. Types of Transducers for Vertical and Horizontal Movements
1.6.6.2. Variables Measured and Estimated by Means of a Position Transducer
1.6.6.3. Data Obtained from a Position Transducer and its Applications to Training Programming

1.6.7. Strength Platforms

1.6.7.1. Types and Characteristics.of Strength Platforms
1.6.7.2. Variables Measured and Estimated by Means of a Strength Platform
1.6.7.3. Practical Approach to Training Programming

1.6.8. Load Cells

1.6.8.1. Cell Types, Characteristics and Performance
1.6.8.2. Uses and Applications for Sports Performance and Health 

1.6.9. Photoelectric Cells

1.6.9.1. Characteristics and Limitations of the Devices
1.6.9.2. Practical Uses and Applicability  

1.6.10. Movile Applications

1.6.10.1. Description of the Most Used Apps on the Market: My Jump, PowerLift, Runmatic, Nordic 

1.7. Internal and External Load

1.7.1. Objective Means of Assessment

1.7.1.1. Speed of Execution
1.7.1.2. Average Mechanical Power
1.7.1.3. GPS Device Metrics

1.7.2. Subjective Means of Assessment

1.7.2.1. PSE
1.7.1.2. sPSE
1.7.1.3. Chronic/Acute Load Ratio

1.8. Fatigue

1.8.1. General Concepts of Fatigue and Recovery 
1.8.2. Assessments

1.8.2.1. Laboratory Objectives: CK, Urea, Cortisol, Etc.
1.8.2.2. Field Objectives: CMJ, Isometric Tests, etc.
1.8.2.3. Subjective: Wellnes Scales, TQR, etc.

1.8.3. Recovery Strategies: Cold-Water Immersion, Nutritional Strategies, Self-Massage, Sleep

1.9. Considerations for Practical Applications

1.9.1. Vertical Jump Test Practical Applications 
1.9.2. Maximum/Submaximum Incremental Progressive Test Practical Applications
1.9.3. Vertical Strength-Speed Profile. Practical Applications.

Module 2. Planning Applied to High Performance in Sports

2.1. Basic Fundamentals

2.1.1. Adaptation Criteria

2.1.1.1. General Adaptation Syndrome
2.1.1.2. Current Performance Capability, Training Requirement

2.1.2. Fatigue, Performance, Conditioning as Tools
2.1.3. Dose-Response Concept and its Application

2.2. Basic Concepts and Applications

2.2.1. Concept and Application of the Plan
2.2.2. Concept and Application of Peridization 
2.2.3. Concept and Application of Programming
2.2.4. Concept and Application of Load Control

2.3. Conceptual Development of Planning and its Different Models

2.3.1. First Historical Planning Records
2.3.2. First Proposals, Analyzing the Bases
2.3.3. Classic Models: 

2.3.3.1. Traditional
2.3.3.2. Pendulum 
2.3.3.3. High Loads

2.4. Models Focused on Individuality and/or Load Concentration

2.4.1. Blocks 
2.4.2. Integrated Macrocycle 
2.4.3. Integrated Model
2.4.4. ATR
2.4.5. Keeping in Shape, 
2.4.6. By Objectives
2.4.7. Structural Bells
2.4.8. Self-Regulation (APRE)

2.5. Models Focused on Specificity and/or Movement Capacity

2.5.1. Cognitive (or Structured Microcycle), 
2.5.2. Tactical Periodization 
2.5.3. Conditional Development by Movement Capacity 

2.6. Criteria for Correct Programming and Periodization

2.6.1. Criteria for Programming and Periodization in Strength Training
2.6.2. Criteria for Programming and Periodization in Endurance Training
2.6.3. Criteria for Programming and Periodization in Speed Training
2.6.4. "Interference" Criteria in Scheduling and Periodization in Concurrent Training

2.7. Planning Through Load Control With a GNSS Device (GPS)

2.7.1. Basis of Session Saving for Appropriate Control

2.7.1.1. Calculation of the Average Group Session for a Correct Load Analysis
2.7.1.2. Common Errors in Saving and Their Impact on Plannning 

2.7.2. Relativization of the Load, a Function of Competence 
2.7.3. Load Control by Volume or Density, Range and Limitations

2.8. Integrating Thematic Unit 1 (Practical Application) 

2.8.1. Construction of a Real Model of Short-Term Planning

2.8.1.1. Selecting and Applying the Periodization Model 
2.8.1.2. Designing the Corresponding Planning

2.9. Integrating Thematic Unit 2 (Practical Application)

2.9.1. Producing a Pluriannual Plannification
2.9.2. Producing an Annual Plannification   

Module 3. Biomechanics Applied to High Performance in Sports

3.1. Introduction to Biomechanics

3.1.1. Biomechanics, Concept, Introduction and Purpose of Biomechanics  

3.1.1.1. Its Connection to Functional Anatomy

3.1.2. Biomechanics and Performance  

3.1.2.1. Its Application to Physical Education and Sport
3.1.2.2. Parts of Biomechanics, Generalities  
3.1.2.3. Measuring Tools

3.1.3. Kinematics: Basic Concepts and Practical Applications

3.2. Movement in One Dimension

3.2.1. Speed

3.2.1.1. Concept of Speed
3.2.1.2. Average Speed 
3.2.1.3. Instant Speed  
3.2.1.4. Constant Speed 
3.2.1.5. Variable Speed  
3.2.1.6. Equations and Units  
3.2.1.7. Interpretation of Space-Time and Speed-Distance Graphs  
3.2.1.8. Examples in Sport

3.2.2. Acceleration

3.2.2.1. Concept of Acceleration 
3.2.2.2. Average Acceleration
3.2.2.3. Instant Acceleration  
3.2.2.4. Constant Acceleration 
3.2.2.5. Variable Acceleration  
3.2.2.6. Connection With the Speed at Constant Acceleration  
3.2.2.7. Equations and Units 
3.2.2.8. Interpretation of Acceleration-Distance Graphs, Connection With Speed-Time Graphs  
3.2.2.9. Examples in Sport

3.2.3. Free Fall

3.2.3.1. Acceleration of Gravity
3.2.3.2. Ideal Conditions
3.2.3.3. Variations of Gravity  
3.2.3.4. Equations  

3.2.4. Graphical Surroundings 

3.2.4.1. Accelerations and Speeds in Free Fall

3.3. Movement in a Plane

3.3.1. Speed

3.3.1.1. Concept Through its Vectorial Components 
3.3.1.2. Interpreting Graphs  Examples in Sport

3.3.2. Acceleration

3.3.2.1. Concept Through its Vectorial Components  
3.3.2.2. Interpreting Graphs 
3.3.2.3. Examples in Sport

3.3.3. Projectile Movement

3.3.3.1. Fundamental Components
3.3.3.2. Initial Speed
3.3.3.3. Initial Angle  
3.3.3.4. Ideal Conditions  Initial Angle for Maximum Reach
3.3.3.5. Equations  Interpreting Graphs  
3.3.3.6. Examples Applied to Jumps and Throws

3.4. Kinematics of Rotations

3.4.1. Angular Speed

3.4.1.1. Angular Movement
3.4.1.2. Average Angular Speed
3.4.1.3. Instant Angular Speed 
3.4.1.4. Equations and Units  
3.4.1.5. Interpretation and Examples in Sport

3.4.2. Angular Acceleration  

3.4.2.1. Average and Instant Angu and Speed  
3.4.2.2. Equations and Units  
3.4.2.3. Interpretation and Examples in Sport  Constant Angular Acceleration

3.5. Dynamics

3.5.1. First Law of Newton

3.5.1.1. Interpretation
3.5.1.2. Concept of Mass  
3.5.1.3. Equations and Units  
3.5.1.4. Examples in Sport

3.5.2. Second Law of Newton

3.5.2.1. Interpretation
3.5.2.2. Concept of Weight and Deference to Mass  
3.5.2.3. Equations and Units  Examples in Sport

3.5.3. Third Law of Newton

3.5.3.1. Interpretation
3.5.3.2. Equations  
3.5.3.3. Centripetal and Centrifugal Force  
3.5.3.4. Examples in Sport

3.5.4. Work, Power and Energy  

3.5.4.1. Concept of Work  
3.5.4.2. Equations, Units, Interpretation and Examples  

3.5.5. Power

3.5.5.1. Equations, Units, Interpretation and Examples 

3.5.6. Generalities on the Concept of Energy  

3.5.6.1. Types of Energy, Units and Conversion  

3.5.7. Kinetic Energy

3.5.7.1. Concept and Equations  

3.5.8. Potential Elastic Energy

3.5.8.1. Concept and Equations  
3.5.8.2. The Work and Energy Theorem  
3.5.8.3. Interpretation from Examples in Sport

3.5.9. Amount of Movement and Collisions Interpretation

3.5.9.1. Equations  Center of Mass and Movement of the Center of Mass 
3.5.9.2. Collisions, Types, Equations and Graphs 
3.5.9.3. Examples in Athletism  
3.5.9.4. Impulsive Forces  Calculation of the Initial Speed in a Jump That is Considered as a Collision

3.6. Dynamics of Rotations

3.6.1. Moment of Inertia: 

3.6.1.1. Moment of a Force, Concept and Units 
3.6.1.2. Lever Arm  

3.6.2. Kinetic Energy of Rotation   

3.6.2.1. Moment of Inertia, Concept and Units
3.6.2.2. Summary of Equations  
3.6.2.3. Interpretation.  Examples in Sport

3.7. Statics - Mechanical Equilibrium

3.7.1. Vectorial Algebra

3.7.1.1. Operations Between Vectors Using Graphical Methods
3.7.1.2. Addition and Substraction  
3.7.1.3. Calculation of Momentum

3.7.2. Center of Gravity: Concept, Properties, Interpretation of Equations  

3.7.2.1. Examples in Sport  Rigid Bodies  Model of the Human Body  

3.8. Biomechanical Analysis

3.8.1. Analysis of Normal Gait and Running

3.8.1.1. Center of Mass Phases and Fundamental Equations  
3.8.1.2. Types of Kinematic and Dynamometric Records  
3.8.1.3. Related Graphs  
3.8.1.4. Connections to Graphs With Speed

3.8.2. Jumps in Sport  

3.8.2.1. Decomposition of the Movement  
3.8.2.2. Center of Gravity
3.8.2.3. Phases
3.8.2.4. Distances and Component Heights

3.9. Video Analysis

3.9.1. Different Variables Measured Through Video Analysis
3.9.2. Technological Options for Video Analysis
3.9.3. Practical Examples

3.10. Case Studies

3.10.1. Biomechanical Analysis of Acceleration
3.10.2. Biomechanical Analysis of Sprinting
3.10.3. Biomechanical Analysis of Deceleration

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