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In a world in constant evolution, football is facing new challenges. Teams must face an increasingly demanding and competitive struggle, where high sports performance is essential. Technology and science have transformed sport, generating a need for professionalization in the different aspects that make it up.

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Sports professionals who wish to specialize in high-performance football will be able to acquire specialized skills and knowledge in different areas, such as sports performance evaluation, statistics applied to performance and research, or psychology and nutrition applied to football.

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The Advanced master’s degree in High-Performance and Competitive Football is a 100% online program with a wide range of topics ranging from exercise physiology to psychology applied to football The program has been designed by experts in the field and has been structured in a coherent and efficient manner to ensure that the student acquires a complete knowledge of high performance in football.

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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. mOR

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. Biomechanics Applied to High Performance in Sports

2.1. Introduction to Biomechanics

2.1.1. Biomechanics, Concept, Introduction and Purpose of Biomechanics

2.1.1.1. Its Connection to Functional Anatomy

2.1.2. Biomechanics and Performance

2.1.2.1. Its Application to Physical Education and Sport
2.1.2.2. Parts of Biomechanics, Generalities
2.1.2.3. Measuring Tools

2.1.3. Kinematics: Basic Concepts and Practical Applications

2.2. Movement in One Dimension

2.2.1. Speed

2.2.1.1. Concept of Speed
2.2.1.2. Average speed
2.2.1.3. Instant Speed
2.2.1.4. Constant Speed
2.2.1.5. Variable Speed
2.2.1.6. Equations and Units
2.2.1.7. Interpretation of Space-Time and Speed-Distance Graphs
2.2.1.8. Examples in Sport

2.2.2. Acceleration

2.2.2.1. Concept of Acceleration
2.2.2.2. Average Acceleration
2.2.2.3. Instant Acceleration
2.2.2.4. Constant Acceleration
2.2.2.5. Variable Acceleration
2.2.2.6. Connection With the Speed at Constant Acceleration
2.2.2.7. Equations and Units
2.2.2.8. Interpretation of Acceleration-Distance Graphs, Connection With Speed-Time Graphs
2.2.2.9. Examples in Sport

2.2.3. Free Fall

2.2.3.1. Acceleration of Gravity
2.2.3.2. Ideal Conditions
2.2.3.3. Variations of Gravity
2.2.3.4. Equations

2.2.4. Graphical Surroundings

2.2.4.1. Accelerations and Speeds in Free Fall

2.3. Movement in a Plane

2.3.1. Speed

2.3.1.1. Concept Through its Vectorial Components
2.3.1.2. Interpreting Graphs Examples in Sport

2.3.2. Acceleration

2.3.2.1. Concept Through its Vectorial Components
2.3.2.2. Interpreting Graphs
2.3.2.3. Examples in Sport

2.3.3. Projectile Movement

2.3.3.1. Fundamental Components
2.3.3.2. Initial Speed
2.3.3.3. Initial Angle
2.3.3.4. Ideal Conditions Initial Angle for Maximum Reach
2.3.3.5. Equations Interpreting Graphs
2.3.3.6. Examples Applied to Jumps and Throws

2.4. Kinematics of Rotations

2.4.1. Angular Speed

2.4.1.1. Angular Movement
2.4.1.2. Average Angular Speed
2.4.1.3. Instant Angular Speed
2.4.1.4. Equations and Units
2.4.1.5. Interpretation and Examples in Sport

2.4.2. Angular Acceleration

2.4.2.1. Average and Instantaneous Angular Acceleration
2.4.2.2. Equations and Units
2.4.2.3. Interpretation and Examples in Sport Constant Angular Acceleration

2.5. Dynamics

2.5.1. First Law of Newton

2.5.1.1. Interpretation
2.5.1.2. Concept of Mass
2.5.1.3. Equations and Units
2.5.1.4. Examples in Sport

2.5.2. Second Law of Newton

2.5.2.1. Interpretation
2.5.2.2. Concept of Weight and Deference to Mass
2.5.2.3. Equations and Units Examples in Sport

2.5.3. Third Law of Newton

2.5.3.1. Interpretation
2.5.3.2. Equations
2.5.3.3. Centripetal and Centrifugal Force
2.5.3.4. Examples in Sport

2.5.4. Work, Power and Energy

2.5.4.1. Concept of Work
2.5.4.2. Equations, Units, Interpretation and Examples

2.5.5. Power

2.5.5.1. Equations, Units, Interpretation and Examples

2.5.6. Generalities on the Concept of Energy

2.5.6.1. Types of Energy, Units and Conversion

2.5.7. Kinetic Energy

2.5.7.1. Concept and Equations

2.5.8. Potential Elastic Energy

2.5.8.1. Concept and Equations
2.5.8.2. The Work and Energy Theorem
2.5.8.3. Interpretation from Examples in Sport

2.5.9. Amount of Movement and Collisions Interpretation

2.5.9.1. Equations Center of Mass and Movement of the Center of Mass
2.5.9.2. Collisions, Types, Equations and Graphs
2.5.9.3. Examples in Athletism
2.5.9.4. Impulsive Forces Calculation of the Initial Speed in a Jump That is Considered as a Collision

2.6. Dynamics of Rotations

2.6.1. Moment of Inertia

2.6.1.1. Moment of a Force, Concept and Units
2.6.1.2. Lever Arm

2.6.2. Kinetic Energy of Rotation

2.6.2.1. Moment of Inertia, Concept and Units
2.6.2.2. Summary of Equations
2.6.2.3. Interpretation. Examples in Sport

2.7. Statics-Mechanical Balance

2.7.1. Vectorial Algebra

2.7.1.1. Operations Between Vectors Using Graphical Methods
2.7.1.2. Addition and Subtraction
2.7.1.3. Calculating Momentum

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

2.7.2.1. Examples in Sport Rigid Bodies Human Body Model

2.8. Biomechanical Analysis

2.8.1. Analysis of Normal Gait and Running

2.8.1.1. Center of Mass Phases and Fundamental Equations
2.8.1.2. Types of Kinematic and Dynamometric Records
2.8.1.3. Related Graphs
2.8.1.4. Connections of Graphs With Speed

2.8.2. Jumps in Sport

2.8.2.1. Decomposing Movement
2.8.2.2. Center of Gravity
2.8.2.3. Phases
2.8.2.4. Distances and Component Heights

2.9. Video Analysis

2.9.1. Different Variables Measured Through Video Analysis
2.9.2. Technological Options for Video Analysis
2.9.3. Practical Examples

2.10. Case Studies

2.10.1. Biomechanical Analysis of Acceleration
2.10.2. Biomechanical Analysis of Sprinting
2.10.3. Biomechanical Analysis of Deceleration

Module 3. Planning Applied to High Performance in Sports

3.1. Basic Fundamentals

3.1.1. Adaptation Criteria

3.1.1.1. General Adaptation Syndrome
3.1.1.2. Current Performance Capability, Training Requirement

3.1.2. Fatigue, Performance, Conditioning as Tools
3.1.3. Dose-Response Concept and its Application

3.2. Basic Concepts and Applications

3.2.1. Concept and Application of the Plan
3.2.2. Concept and Application of Peridization
3.2.3. Concept and Application of Programming
3.2.4. Concept and Application of Load Control

3.3. Conceptual Development of Planning and its Different Models

3.3.1. First Historical Planning Records
3.3.2. First Proposals, Analyzing the Bases
3.3.3. Classic Models

3.3.3.1. Traditional
3.3.3.2. Pendulum
3.3.3.3. High Loads

3.4. Models Focused on Individuality and/or Load Concentration

3.4.1. Blocks
3.4.2. Integrated Macrocycle
3.4.3. Integrated Model
3.4.4. ATR
3.4.5. Keeping in Shape
3.4.6. By Objectives
3.4.7. Structural Bells
3.4.8. Self-Regulation (APRE)

3.5. Models Focused on Specificity and/or Movement Capacity

3.5.1. Cognitive (or Structured Microcycle)
3.5.2. Tactical Periodization
3.5.3. Conditional Development by Movement Capacity

3.6. Criteria for Correct Programming and Periodization

3.6.1. Criteria for Programming and Periodization in Strength Training
3.6.2. Criteria for Programming and Periodization in Endurance Training
3.6.3. Criteria for Programming and Periodization in Speed Training
3.6.4. "Interference" Criteria in Scheduling and Periodization in Concurrent Training

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

3.7.1. Basis of Session Saving for Appropriate Control

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

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

3.8. Integrating Thematic Unit 1 (Practical Application)

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

3.8.1.1. Selecting and Applying the Periodization Model
3.8.1.2. Designing the Corresponding Planning

3.9. Integrating Thematic Unit 2 (Practical Application)

3.9.1. Producing a Pluriannual Plannification
3.9.2. Producing an Annual Plannification

Module 4. Structure and operation of a football team

4.1. How a football club is organized

4.1.1. What do we mean by football club?
4.1.2. Hot football clubs are born?
4.1.3. Types of clubs
4.1.4. Most emblematic clubs

4.2. The president and the board of directors

4.2.1. How it is formed
4.2.2. Types of boards
4.2.3. Positions and functions
4.2.4. Members of a football club

4.3. Sports organization chart

4.3.1. Members that make it up
4.3.2. Is it separate from the rest of a club?
4.3.3. Club sports ambassadors
4.3.4. Other sports that make up the club

4.4. Sports Director

4.4.1. What is a sports director?
4.4.2. Functions
4.4.3. Negotiations
4.4.4. Dependents

4.5. Technical Secretary

4.5.1. How is it different from the Sports Director?
4.5.2. Who are its members?
4.5.3. Their work
4.5.4. The good harmony between the different departments

4.6. Base football coordinator

4.6.1. What are you in charge of?
4.6.2. Methodology in grassroots football
4.6.3. Dealing with players and their environment
4.6.4. Follow-up of players from outside the club

4.7. Press

4.7.1. What is the press department and what is it for?
4.7.2. Who makes up the press department
4.7.3. The importance to the club
4.7.4. Control over all club members

4.8. Security/Safety

4.8.1. Security within a football club
4.8.2. What is security in a club?
4.8.3. Security measures in the enclosures
4.8.4. Private security for club members

4.9. Toolmakers and gardeners

4.9.1. What is a utilityman?
4.9.2. What does a club's club steward do?
4.9.3. The gardeners
4.9.4. New technologies to maintain football fields

4.10. Other non-sports workers

4.10.1. Administrators
4.10.2. Official store personnel
4.10.3. Stewardesses
4.10.4. Workers on game day at the stadium

Module 5. Training methodology

5.1. The Training System

5.1.1. Theoretical Foundation
5.1.2. The game as a sum of structures
5.1.3. Planning , Design and Execution
5.1.4. Assessment and Control Training

5.2. Elements of the training system

5.2.1. Fundamentals of collective play
5.2.2. The player as the center of the process
5.2.3. Methodological trends
5.2.4. The psychological aspect

5.3. Classification of the different tasks

5.3.1. How we classify the different tasks
5.3.2. Offensive tasks
5.3.3. Defensive tasks
5.3.4. Mixed tasks

5.4. Circuits and analytical tasks

5.4.1. What are they for?
5.4.2. Types
5.4.3. Actions without ball as protagonist
5.4.4. Actions with ball

5.5. Possession maintenance exercises

5.5.1. What are they and what types are there?
5.5.2. Possessions without structure
5.5.3. Possessions with substructures
5.5.4. Pressure games. Moment without ball

5.6. Conditional games

5.6.1. Conditional games without completion
5.6.2. Conditional games with completion
5.6.3. Clashing macrostructures
5.6.4. Games of position vs. Games of progression

5.7. Combined actions

5.7.1. Types of evolutions Purpose
5.7.2. Passing wheels Technical figures
5.7.3. Technical figures with moment and substructure
5.7.4. Collective automation

5.8. Playful games

5.8.1. What do we mean by recreational play in football?
5.8.2. Maintenance
5.8.3. Playful rounds
5.8.4. Activities played

5.9. Parties

5.9.1. Conditional matches
5.9.2. Modified matches
5.9.3. Confronting roles. Simulations
5.9.4. Reduced games

Module 6. Strength Training from Theory to Practice

6.1. Strength: Conceptualization

6.1.1. Strength Defined from a Mechanical Point of View
6.1.2. Strength Defined from a Physiology Point of View
6.1.3. Define the Concept of Applied Strength
6.1.4. Time-Strength Curve

6.1.4.1. Interpretation

6.1.5. Define the Concept of Maximum Strength
6.1.6. Define the Concept of RFD
6.1.7. Define the Concept of Useful Strength
6.1.8. Strength- Speed-Power Curves

6.1.8.1. Interpretation

6.1.9. Define the Concept of Strength Deficit

6.2. Training Load

6.2.1. Define the Concept of Strength Training Load
6.2.2. Define the Concept of Load
6.2.3. Load Concept: Volume

6.2.3.1. Definition and Applicability in Practice

6.2.4. Load Concept: Intensity

6.2.4.1. Definition and Applicability in Practice

6.2.5. Load Concept: Density

6.2.5.1. Definition and Applicability in Practice

6.2.6. Define the Concept of Effort Character

6.2.6.1. Definition and Applicability in Practice

6.3. Strength Training in the Prevention and Rehabilitation of Injuries

6.3.1. Conceptual and Operational Framework in Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

6.3.1.1. Terminology
6.3.1.2. Concepts

6.3.2. Strength Training and Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Under Scientific Evidence
6.3.3. Methodological Process of Strength Training in Injury Prevention and Functional Recovery

6.3.3.1. Defining the Method
6.3.3.2. Applying the Method in Practice

6.3.4. Role of Core Stability (Core) in Injury Prevention

6.3.4.1. Definition of Core
6.3.4.2. Core Training

6.4. Plyometric Method

6.4.1. Physiological Mechanisms

6.4.1.1. Specific General Information

6.4.2. Muscle Actions in Plyometric Exercises
6.4.3. The Stretch-Shortening Cycle (SSC)

6.4.3.1. Use of Energy or Elastic Capacity
6.4.3.2. Reflex Involvement Series and Parallel Elastic Energy Accumulation

6.4.4. CEA Classification Scheme

6.4.4.1. Short CEA
6.4.4.2. Long CEA

6.4.5. Properties of the Muscle and Tendon
6.4.6. Central Nervous System

6.4.6.1. Recruitment
6.4.6.2. Frequency (F)
6.4.6.3. Synchronization

6.4.7. Practical Considerations

6.5. Power Training

6.5.1. Definition of Power

6.5.1.1. Conceptual Aspects of Power
6.5.1.2. The Importance of Power in a Context of Sport Performance
6.5.1.3. Clarification of Power Terminology

6.5.2. Factors Contributing Peak Power Development
6.5.3. Structural Aspects Conditioning Power Production

6.5.3.1. Muscle Hypertrophy
6.5.3.2. Muscle Structure
6.5.3.3. Ratio of Fast and Slow Fibers in a Cross Section
6.5.3.4. Muscle Length and its Effect on Muscle Contraction
6.5.3.5. Quantity and Characteristics of Elastic Components

6.5.4. Neural Aspects Conditioning Power Production

6.5.4.1. Action Potential
6.5.4.2. Speed of Motor Unit Recruitment
6.5.4.3. Muscle Coordination
6.5.4.4. Intermuscular Coordination
6.5.4.5. Prior Muscle Status (PAP)
6.5.4.6. Neuromuscular Reflex Mechanisms and Their Incidence

6.5.5. Theoretical Aspects for Understanding the Strength-Time Curve

6.5.5.1. Strength Impulse
6.5.5.2. Phases of the Strength-Time Curve
6.5.5.3. Phases of Acceleration in the Strength-Time Curve
6.5.5.4. Maximum Acceleration Area of the Strength-Time Curve
6.5.5.5. Deceleration Phase of the Strength-Time Curve

6.5.6. Theoretical Aspects for Understanding Power Curves

6.5.6.1. Energy-Time Curve
6.5.6.2. Energy-Displacement Curve
6.5.6.3. Optimal Workload for Maximum Energy Development

6.5.7. Practical Considerations

6.6. Vector Strength Training

6.6.1. Definition of Force Vector

6.6.1.1. Axial Vector
6.6.1.2. Horizontal Vector
6.6.1.3. Rotational Vector

6.6.2. Benefits of Using this Terminology
6.6.3. Definition of Basic Vectors in Training

6.6.3.1. Analysis of the Main Sporting Actions
6.6.3.2. Analysis of the Main Overload Exercises
6.6.3.3. Analysis of the Main Training Exercises

6.6.4. Practical Considerations

6.7. Main Methods for Strength Training

6.7.1. Own Body Weight
6.7.2. Free Exercises
6.7.3. PAP

6.7.3.1. Definition
6.7.3.2. Application of the PAP prior to power-related sports disciplines

6.7.4. Exercises with Machines
6.7.5. Complex Training
6.7.6. Exercises and Their Transfer
6.7.7. Contrasts
6.7.8. Cluster Training
6.7.9. Practical Considerations

6.8. VBT

6.8.1. Conceptualization of the Application of VBT

6.8.1.1. Degree of Stability of Execution Speed with Each Percentage of 1MR

6.8.2. Difference Between Scheduled Load and Actual Load

6.8.2.1. Definition of the Concept
6.8.2.2. Variables Involved in the Difference Between Programmed Load and Actual Training Load

6.8.3. VBT as a Solution to the Problem of Using 1MR and nMR to Program Loads
6.8.4. VBT and Degree of Fatigue

6.8.4.1. Connection to Lactate
6.8.4.2. Connection to Ammonium

6.8.5. VBT in Relation to the Loss of Speed and Percentage of Repetitions Performed

6.8.5.1. Define the Different Degrees of Effort in the Same Series
6.8.5.2. Different Adaptations According to the Degree of Speed Loss in the Series

6.8.6. Methodological Proposals According to Different Authors
6.8.7. Practical Considerations

6.9. Strength in Connection to Hypertrophy

6.9.1. Hypertrophy-Inducing Mechanism: Mechanical Stress
6.9.2. Hypertrophy-Inducing Mechanism: Metabolic Stress
6.9.3. Hypertrophy-Inducing Mechanism: Muscle Damage
6.9.4. Hypertrophy Programming Variables

6.9.4.1. Frequency (F)
6.9.4.2. Volume
6.9.4.3. Intensity
6.9.4.4. Cadence
6.9.4.5. Series and Repetitions
6.9.4.6. Density
6.9.4.7. Order in the Execution of Exercises

6.9.5. Training Variables and Their Different Structural Effects

6.9.5.1. Effect on Different Types of Fiber
6.9.5.2. Effects on the Tendon
6.9.5.3. Bundle Length
6.9.5.4. Peneation Angle

6.9.6. Practical Considerations

6.10. Eccentric Strength Training

6.10.1. Conceptual framework

6.10.1.1. Definition of Eccentric Training
6.10.1.2. Different Types of Eccentric Training

6.10.2. Eccentric Training and Performance
6.10.3. Eccentric Training in the Prevention and Rehabilitation of Injuries
6.10.4. Technology Applied to Eccentric Training

6.10.4.1. Conical Pulleys
6.10.4.2. Isoinertial Devices

6.10.5. Practical Considerations

Module 7. Speed Training from Theory to Practice

7.1. Speed

7.1.1. Definition
7.1.2. General Concepts

7.1.2.1. Manifestations of Speed
7.1.2.2. Factors that Determine Performance
7.1.2.3. Difference Between Speed and Quickness
7.1.2.4. Segmental Speed
7.1.2.5. Angular Speed
7.1.2.6. Reaction Time

7.2. Dynamics and Mechanics of Linear Sprint (100m Model)

7.2.1. Kinematic Analysis of the Take-off
7.2.2. Dynamics and Strength Application During Take-off
7.2.3. Kinematic Analysis of the Acceleration Phase
7.2.4. Dynamics and Strength Application During Acceleration
7.2.5. Kinematic Analysis of Running at Maximum Speed
7.2.6. Dynamics and Strength Application During Maximum Speed

7.3. Phases of Sprinting (Technique Analysis)

7.3.1. Technical Description of the Take-off
7.3.2. Technical Description of the Race During the Acceleration Phase

7.3.2.1. Technical Model of the Kinogram for the Acceleration Phase

7.3.3. Technical Description of the Race During the Maximum Speed Phase

7.3.3.1. Technical Kinogram Model (ALTIS) for Technique Analysis

7.3.4. Speed Endurance

7.4. Speed Bioenergetics

7.4.1. Bioenergetics of Single Sprints

7.4.1.1. Myoenergetics of Single Sprints
7.4.1.2. ATP-PC System
7.4.1.3. Glycolytic System
7.4.1.4. Adenylate Kinase Reaction

7.4.2. Bioenergetics of Repeated Sprints

7.4.2.1. Energy Comparison Between Single and Repeated Sprints
7.4.2.2. Behavior of Energy Production Systems During Repeated Sprints
7.4.2.3. Recovery of PC
7.4.2.4. Connection Between Aerobic Power and Recovery Processes of CP
7.4.2.5. Determinants of Performance in Repeated Sprints

7.5. Analysis of Acceleration Technique and Maximum Speed in Team Sports

7.5.1. Description of the Technique in Team Sports
7.5.2. Comparison of Sprinting Technique in Team Sports vs. Athletic Events
7.5.3. Timing and Motion Analysis of Speed Events in Team Sports

7.6. Methodological Approach to Teaching the Technique

7.6.1. Technical Teaching of the Different Phases of the Race
7.6.2. Common Errors and Ways to Correct Them

7.7. Means and Methods for Speed Development

7.7.1. Means and Methods for Acceleration Phase Training

7.7.1.1. Connection of Force to Acceleration
7.7.1.2. Sled
7.7.1.3. Slopes
7.7.1.4. Jumpability

7.7.1.4.1. Building the Vertical Jump
7.7.1.4.2. Building the Horizontal Jump

7.7.1.5. Training the ATP/PC System

7.7.2. Means and Methods for Training Top Speed

7.7.2.1. Plyometry
7.7.2.2. Overspeed
7.7.2.3. Interval-Intensive Methods

7.7.3. Means and Methods for Speed Endurance Development

7.7.3.1. Interval-Intensive Methods
7.7.3.2. Repetition Method

7.8. Agility and Change of Direction

7.8.1. Definition of Agility
7.8.2. Definition of Change of Direction
7.8.3. Determinants of Agility and COD
7.8.4. Change of Direction Technique

7.8.4.1. Shuffle
7.8.4.2. Crossover
7.8.4.3. Agility and COD training drills

7.9. Assessment and Control of Speed Training

7.9.1. Strength-Speed Profile
7.9.2. Test With Photocells and Variants With Other Control Devices
7.9.3. RSA

7.10. Programming Speed Training

Module 8. Endurance Training from Theory to Practice

8.1. General Concepts

8.1.1. General Definitions

8.1.1.1. Education
8.1.1.2. Trainability
8.1.1.3. Sports Physical Preparation

8.1.2. Objectives Endurance Training
8.1.3. General Principles of Training

8.1.3.1. Principles of Load
8.1.3.2. Principles of Organization
8.1.3.3. Principles of Specialization

8.2. Physiology of Aerobic Training

8.2.1. Physiological Response to Aerobic Endurance Training

8.2.1.1. Responses to Continuous Stress
8.2.1.2. Responses to Intervallic Stress
8.2.1.3. Responses to Intermittent Stress
8.2.1.4. Responses to Stress in Small-Space Games

8.2.2. Factors Related to Aerobic Endurance Performance

8.2.2.1. Aerobic Power
8.2.2.2. Anaerobic Threshold
8.2.2.3. Maximum Aerobic Speed
8.2.2.4. Economy of Effort
8.2.2.5. Use of Substrates
8.2.2.6. Characteristics of Muscle Fibers

8.2.3. Physiological Adaptations to Aerobic Endurance

8.2.3.1. Adaptations to Continuous Stress
8.2.3.2. Adaptations to Intervallic Stress
8.2.3.3. Adaptations to Intermittent Stress
8.2.3.4. Adaptations to Stress in Small-Space Games

8.3. Situational Sports and Their Relation to Aerobic Endurance

8.3.1. Group I Situational Sport Demands; Football, Rugby and Hockey
8.3.2. Group II Situational Sport Demands; Basketball, Handball, Futsal
8.3.3. Group III Situational Sport Demands; Tennis and Volleyball

8.4. Monitoring and Assessment of Aerobic Endurance

8.4.1. Direct Treadmill Versus Field Evaluation

8.4.1.1. VO2max Treadmill Versus Field
8.4.1.2. VAM Treadmill Versus Field
8.4.1.3. VAM versus VFA
8.4.1.4. Time Limit (VAM)

8.4.2. Continuous Indirect Tests

8.4.2.1. Time Limit (VFA)
8.4.2.2. 1,000m Test
8.4.2.3. 5-Minute Test

8.4.3. Incremental and Maximum Indirect Tests

8.4.3.1. UMTT, UMTT-Brue, VAMEVAL and T-Bordeaux
8.4.3.2. UNCa Test; Hexagon, Track, Hare

8.4.4. Indirect Back-and-Forth and Intermittent Tests

8.4.4.1. 20m. Shuttle Run Test (Navette Course)
8.4.4.2. YoYo Test
8.4.4.3. Intermittent Test; 30-15 IFT, Carminatti, 45-15 Test

8.4.5. Specific Tests With Ball

8.4.5.1. Hoff Test
8.4.6. Proposal Based on the VFA
8.4.6.1. VFA Contact Points for Football, Rugby and Hockey
8.4.6.2. FSR Contact Points for Basketball, Futsal and Handball

8.5. Planning Aerobic Exercise

8.5.1. Exercise Model
8.5.2. Training Frequency
8.5.3. Duration of the Exercise
8.5.4. Training Intensity
8.5.5. Density

8.6. Methods to Develop Aerobic Endurance

8.6.1. Continuous Training
8.6.2. Interval Training
8.6.3. Intermittent Training
8.6.4. SSG Training (Small-Space Games)
8.6.5. Mixed Training (Circuits)

8.7. Program Design

8.7.1. Preseason Period
8.7.2. Competitive Period
8.7.3. Postseason Period

8.8. Special Aspects Related to Training

8.8.1. Concurrent Training
8.8.2. Strategies to Design Concurrent Training
8.8.3. Adaptations Generated by Concurrent Training
8.8.4. Differences Between Genders
8.8.5. De-Training

8.9. Aerobic Training in Children and Youth

8.9.1. General Concepts

8.9.1.1. Growth, Development and Maturation

8.9.2. Evaluation of VO2max and VAM

8.9.2.1. Indirect Measurement
8.9.2.2. Indirect Field Measurement

8.9.3. Physiological Adaptations in Children and Youth

8.9.3.1. VO2máx and VAM Adaptations

8.9.4. Design of Aerobic Training

8.9.4.1. Intermittent Method
8.9.4.2. Adherence and Motivation
8.9.4.3. Games in Small Spaces

Module 9. Mobility: from Theory to Performance

9.1. Neuromuscular System

9.1.1. Neurophysiological Principles: Inhibition and Excitability

9.1.1.1. Adaptations of the Nervous System
9.1.1.2. Strategies to Modify Corticospinal Excitability
9.1.1.3. Keys to Neuromuscular Activation

9.1.2. Somatosensory Information Systems

9.1.2.1. Information Subsystems
9.1.2.2. Types of Reflexes

9.1.2.2.1. Monosynaptic Reflexes
9.1.2.2.2. Polysynaptic Reflexes
9.1.2.2.3. Muscle-Tendinous-Articular Reflexes

9.1.2.3. Responses to Dynamic and Static Stretches

9.2. Motor Control and Movement

9.2.1. Stabilizing and Mobilising Systems

9.2.1.1. Local System: Stabilizer System
9.2.1.2. Global System: Mobilizing System
9.2.1.3. Respiratory Pattern

9.2.2. Movement Pattern

9.2.2.1. Co-Activation
9.2.2.2. Joint by Joint Theory
9.2.2.3. Primary Motion Complexes

9.3. Understanding Mobility

9.3.1. Key Concepts and Beliefs in Mobility

9.3.1.1. Manifestations of Mobility in Sport
9.3.1.2. Neurophysiological and Biomechanical Factors Influencing Mobility Development
9.3.1.3. Impact of Mobility on Strength Development

9.3.2. Objectives of Training Mobility in Sport

9.3.2.1. Mobility in the Training Session
9.3.2.2. Benefits of Mobility Training

9.3.3. Mobility and Stability by Structures

9.3.3.1. Foot-Ankle Complex
9.3.3.2. Knee-Hip Complex
9.3.3.3. Spine-Shoulder Complex

9.4. Training Mobility

9.4.1. Fundamental Block

9.4.1.1. Strategies and Tools to Optimize Mobility
9.4.1.2. Specific Pre-Exercise Scheme
9.4.1.3. Specific Post-Exercise Scheme

9.4.2. Mobility and Stability in Basic Movements

9.4.2.1. Squat and Dead Lift
9.4.2.2. Acceleration and Multidirection

9.5. Methods of Recovery

9.5.1. Proposal for Effectiveness Based on Scientific Evidence

9.6. Methods for Training Mobility

9.6.1. Tissue-Centered Methods: Passive Tension and Active Tension Stretching
9.6.2. Methods Focused on Arthro-Coinematics: Isolated Stretching and Integrated Stretching
9.6.3. Eccentric Training

9.7. Mobility Training Programming

9.7.1. Effects of Stretching in the Short and Long Term
9.7.2. Optimal Timing for Applying Stretching

9.8. Athlete Assessment and Analysis

9.8.1. Functional and Neuromuscular Assessment

9.8.1.1. Key Concepts in Assessment
9.8.1.2. Evaluation Process

9.8.1.2.1. Analyze the Movement Pattern
9.8.1.2.2. Identify the Test
9.8.1.2.3. Detect the Weak Links

9.8.2. Athlete Assessment Methodology

9.8.2.1. Types of Tests

9.8.2.1.1. Analytical Assessment Test
9.8.2.1.2. General Assessment Test
9.8.2.1.3. Specific-Dynamic Assessment Test

9.8.2.2. Assessment by Structures

9.8.2.2.1. Foot-Ankle Complex
9.8.2.2.2. Knee-Hip Complex
9.8.2.2.3. Spine-Shoulder Complex

9.9. Mobility in Injured Athletes

9.9.1. Pathophysiology of Injury: Effects on Mobility

9.9.1.1. Muscle Structure
9.9.1.2. Tendon Structure
9.9.1.3. Ligament Structure

9.9.2. Mobility and Preventiion of Injuries: Practical Case

9.9.2.1. Ruptured Ischialis in the Runner

Module 10. Technical staff and coaching

10.1. Trainer

10.1.1. How to become a trainer
10.1.2. Types of coaches according to how they manage the team
10.1.3. The trainer as a cog in the whole technical staff
10.1.4. What a coach does when he has no team

10.2. Second trainer

10.2.1. How to choose the second trainer?
10.2.2. Duties performed
10.2.3. The assistant coach is closer to the players
10.2.4. Striking cases of second trainers

10.3. Goalkeeping coach

10.3.1. The importance of a good goalkeeping coach
10.3.2. Its functions
10.3.3. Individual work with goalkeepers
10.3.4. Other functions within the technical staff

10.4. Team delegate

10.4.1. What is a team delegate?
10.4.2. Differences with the field delegate
10.4.3. Self-delegated or club delegate?
10.4.4. Main Functions

10.5. Physical trainer

10.5.1. What does the physical trainer do?
10.5.2. No physicality, no football
10.5.3. The evolution in the method of working
10.5.4. Types of physical trainers

10.6. Analysts/scouts

10.6.1. What is an analyst and what are his or her functions?
10.6.2. The Scout within a technical body
10.6.3. Differences between Analyst and Scout
10.6.4. Symbiosis between the two and the coaching staff

10.7. Medical staff

10.7.1. The importance of a club medical staff
10.7.2. Components of the medical staff
10.7.3. Not everything can be discussed in the club
10.7.4. Medical insurance for a football club

10.8. for Psychologists

10.8.1. What does a psychologist do in a football team?
10.8.2. Working with players and staff
10.8.3. Working with other personnel
10.8.4. How to choose a psychologist

10.9. Coaching

10.9.1. Introduction to Coaching
10.9.2. Coaching individual
10.9.3. Coaching teams
10.9.4. Systemic Coaching

10.10. Group culture among staff members

10.10.1. Methods of cohesion among members
10.10.2. The idea of common play is important
10.10.3. Fidelity as a fundamental part
10.10.4. Is language an obstacle?

Module 11. Physical Preparation in Football

11.1. Physical Preparation and Sports Performance

11.1.1. Physical preparation, physical fitness and sports training
11.1.2. Differences between general physical preparation and specific physical preparation in football
11.1.3. Basic physical capacities that are determinant in football
11.1.4. Moments of the season when to work on the physical abilities that are decisive in football

11.2. Basic physical abilities in football Training methods

11.2.1. Strength and its most important types in football
11.2.2. Resistance and its most important types in football
11.2.3. Speed and its most important types in football
11.2.4. Flexibility in football

11.3. Annual sports planning in football

11.3.1. Mesocycle, Macrocycle, Microcycle and Session
11.3.2. The Preseason
11.3.3. The Season
11.3.4. The competition week and its different types

11.4. The structure of a training session in relation to Physical Preparation

11.4.1. The training session and its parts
11.4.2. Heating and the different types of heating
11.4.3. The main part of the session
11.4.4. The final part of the session or return to calmness

11.5. Training methodologies for physical preparation in football

11.5.1. Analytical physical preparation
11.5.2. Integrated physical preparation
11.5.3. The structured microcycle
11.5.4. Tactical periodization

11.6. Strength training in the football player

11.6.1. Importance of strength training in performance and injury prevention
11.6.2. Types of strength training
11.6.3. When using strength training
11.6.4. Strength training planning in the microcycle

11.7. Methods of quantification of internal load and external load of training

11.7.1. Internal and external training load
11.7.2. How to quantify the internal load and external load of training
11.7.3. The different types of load depending on the microcycle and the session
11.7.4. Conclusions at the end of the training

11.8. Physical Preparation in extreme climatic environments

11.8.1. Football player training at altitude
11.8.2. Football training in desert climates
11.8.3. Football training in cold climates
11.8.4. Football training in humid climates

11.9. Non-competition periods

11.9.1. Transitional period between seasons
11.9.2. Non-competition period for national teams
11.9.3. Periods of non-competition for long national competitions
11.9.4. Periods of non-competition for health reasons

11.10. The use of GPS systems in the planning and development of training tasks

11.10.1. What is a GPS system? How does it work and what parameters can be obtained?
11.10.2. What variables are used to classify the different training tasks?
11.10.3. How do we plan tasks and microcycles based on GPS variables?
11.10.4. The individual player profile based on the game model and physical demands

Module 12. Technique in football

12.1. The technique Background

12.1.1. General aspects of the technique
12.1.2. Types of technique
12.1.3. Evolution of the Technique
12.1.4. Techniques/Tactics

12.2. Individual attack technique

12.2.1. Dribble
12.2.2. Shooting
12.2.3. Conduction
12.2.4. Control

12.3. Individual defense technique

12.3.1. Tackle
12.3.2. Clearance
12.3.3. Weight
12.3.4. Interception

12.4. Collective attack technique

12.4.1. Pass
12.4.2. Wall
12.4.3. Change of orientation
12.4.4. Blocking

12.5. Collective defense technique

12.5.1. Aerial duels
12.5.2. Timings
12.5.3. Dummy pressure
12.5.4. Defensive blocking

12.6. Technique in grassroots football

12.6.1. PreBenjamín/ Benjamín
12.6.2. The Novice
12.6.3. The Underage
12.6.4. The Cadet

12.7. How do I bring the technique to the game model?

12.7.1. Which players do I have?
12.7.2. Technical-priority aspects
12.7.3. Attack phase
12.7.4. Defense phase

12.8. How do I plan training based on technique?

12.8.1. Annual planning
12.8.2. Planning during shutdowns
12.8.3. Weekly planning
12.8.4. Planning per session

12.9. How important is technique in high level performance?

12.9.1. Concept of performance
12.9.2. Objectives and characteristics
12.9.3. Phases
12.9.4. Development and implementation

12.10. The micro details for a professional football player

12.10.1. Characteristics of the complete player
12.10.2. Invisible Training
12.10.3. Internal and external factors affecting the football player
12.10.4. Individual talent at the service of the group

Module 13. Tactics in football

13.1. Are tactics and strategy the same thing? Theoretical Framework

13.1.1. Definition of basic concepts
13.1.2. Fundamental principles of the game
13.1.3. Different tactical variants
13.1.4. Differences and similarities

13.2. Offensive principles

13.2.1. Definition
13.2.2. Individual
13.2.3. Collectives
13.2.4. Education

13.3. Defensive principles

13.3.1. Definition
13.3.2. Individual
13.3.3. Collectives
13.3.4. Education

13.4. Factors influencing the game

13.4.1. Anthropometric and motor
13.4.2. Psychological and psychosocial
13.4.3. Biological and Cognitive
13.4.4. Strategic and communicational

13.5. Game systems

13.5.1. Characteristics and evolutions of each system
13.5.2. Advantages and disadvantages of each system
13.5.3. Defensive concepts and complements
13.5.4. Defensive concepts and complements

13.6. Game situations

13.6.1. Offensive situations
13.6.2. Defensive situations
13.6.3. Attack-defense transition
13.6.4. Defense-attack transition

13.7. Combat and neutralize tactical principles

13.7.1. Definition
13.7.2. Individual
13.7.3. Collectives
13.7.4. Education

13.8. Game model

13.8.1. Game theory Trainer's hallmarks
13.8.2. Factors influencing the creation of the game model
13.8.3. Types of game models
13.8.4. Development and peculiarities of "MY" game model

13.9. Tactical periodization

13.9.1. Methodological Principles
13.9.2. Morphocycle pattern and subdynamics
13.9.3. Morphocycle development over the course of a season
13.9.4. Creation of tasks from Tactical Periodization

13.10. Strategy. Set pieces

13.10.1. Offensive strategy
13.10.2. Defensive strategy
13.10.3. Training of set pieces
13.10.4. Selection of actions according to the type of football player

Module 14. Analysis in football

14.1. Analysis of own equipment

14.1.1. Microplane Analysis
14.1.2. Functional Roles
14.1.3. Meso Plane Analysis
14.1.4. Macro Plane Analysis

14.2. Training analysis and coaching staff intervention

14.2.1. Session Analysis
14.2.2. Task Analysis
14.2.3. Dynamic Interventions
14.2.4. Static Interventions

14.3. Individual and collective analysis of the opposing team

14.3.1. Determination of aspects to be observed
14.3.2. Individual Reports
14.3.3. Group and/or Team Reports
14.3.4. Content Selection and Influence on the Game Plan

14.4. Influence of the opponent on the training tasks

14.4.1. Introduction of Content in Training Tasks
14.4.2. How do we coordinate the performance of the technical staff?
14.4.3. How do we deal with the sub-phases of the game?
14.4.4. Training feedback

14.5. Transmission of the opponent's analysis to the player during the microcycle

14.5.1. What content do we want to convey?
14.5.2. What type of microcycle or weekly structure am I in?
14.5.3. How do I distribute the contents within the microcycle?
14.5.4. Transmission Tools

14.6. Pre-match and in-game analysis

14.6.1. Content Selection and Programming
14.6.2. Transmission Tools
14.6.3. Information Gathering and Exchange During the Match
14.6.4. Analysis and Transmission of Information During the Break

14.7. Post-match analysis and final evaluation

14.7.1. Analysis of your own and your opponent's behavior
14.7.2. What, when and how do I transmit content?
14.7.3. Continuous staff evaluation
14.7.4. Continuous competition evaluation

14.8. Data analysis and metric analysis department

14.8.1. Implementation of the Analysis Department
14.8.2. The Alamar approach
14.8.3. Database
14.8.4. Data selection criteria

14.9. Audiovisual processes

14.9.1. Concept of recording. What do we record?
14.9.2. Use of recordsings. What is video?
14.9.3. Plans
14.9.4. Language of Communication

14.10. Tagging and classification of events

14.10.1. Concept
14.10.2. Event Data. What data can we find?
14.10.3. Tagging structure
14.10.4. Types of events based on game moments

Module 15. Football injuries

15.1. Sports Injuries

15.1.1. Injury concept vs. Sports Injury
15.1.2. When is a player injured?
15.1.3. Who decides that a player is injured?
15.1.4. Medical Discharge, Sports Discharge and Competitive Discharge

15.2. Types of injuries and their treatment

15.2.1. Muscle injuries
15.2.2. Ligament injuries
15.2.3. Tendon injuries
15.2.4. Joint and bone injuries

15.3. The medical staff and its objectives with an injured player

15.3.1. The doctor
15.3.2. Physiotherapists
15.3.3. The sports trainer
15.3.4. The physical trainer and coach

15.4. The most frequent injuries in football

15.4.1. Injuries in the ischiosural area
15.4.2. Sprains and the most affected areas
15.4.3. Knee injuries and their types
15.4.4. Quadriceps injuries

15.5. Why does a football player get injured? The most frequent causes

15.5.1. Intrinsic factors of the football player
15.5.2. Extrinsic factors of the football player
15.5.3. Other factors:
15.5.4. Incidence of injury

15.6. Recurrences of lesions and their possible causes

15.6.1. What is a recurrence?
15.6.2. Can a recurrence be avoided?
15.6.3. What are the most frequent causes of recurrence?
15.6.4. How do we know if it's okay now?

15.7. Physical-sports rehabilitation and its phases of an injured football player

15.7.1. Phases
15.7.2. Functional Sports Recovery
15.7.3. Functional Sports Recovery
15.7.4. Sports Retraining

15.8. Stress retraining

15.8.1. What is stress retraining?
15.8.2. How do we control stress retraining?
15.8.3. What parameters or tests do we take into account to assess the player's fitness?
15.8.4. The player's feelings are important

15.9. Return to performance of an injured football player

15.9.1. Aspects to be taken into account when reincorporating the player into the team
15.9.2. First Steps
15.9.3. Reincorporation into the group
15.9.4. Example of planning for the return to competition

15.10. Injury prevention in a football player

15.10.1. Prevention of the most common injuries
15.10.2. The importance of strength in injury prevention
15.10.3. When and how do we perform an injury prevention protocol?
15.10.4. The player's work outside the team in injury prevention

Module 16. Sports Performance Assessment

16.1. Assessment

16.1.1. Definitions: Test, Assessment, Measurement
16.1.2. Validity, Reliability
16.1.3. Purposes of the Evaluation

16.2. Types of Tests

16.2.1. Laboratory Test

16.2.1.1. Strengths and Limitations of Laboratory Tests

16.2.2. Field Tests

16.2.2.1. Strengths and Limitations of Field Tests

16.2.3. Direct Tests

16.2.3.1. Applications and Transfer to Training

16.2.4. Indirect Tests

16.2.4.1. Practical Considerations and Transfer to Training

16.3. Assessment of Body Composition

16.3.1. Bioimpedance

16.3.1.1. Considerations in its Application to Field
16.3.1.2. Limitations on the Validity of Its Data

16.3.2. Anthropometry

16.3.2.1. Tools for its Implementation
16.3.2.2. Models of Analysis for Body Composition

16.3.3. Body Mass Index (IMC)

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

16.4. Assessing Aerobic Fitness

16.4.1. Vo2max Test on the Treadmill

16.4.1.1. Astrand Test
16.4.1.2. Balke Test
16.4.1.3. ACSM Test
16.4.1.4. Bruce Test
16.4.1.5. Foster Test
16.4.1.6. Pollack Test

16.4.2. Cycloergometer VO2max Test

16.4.2.1. Astrand. Ryhming
16.4.2.2. Fox Test

16.4.3. Cycloergometer Power Test

16.4.3.1. Wingate Test

16.4.4. Vo2max Test in he Field

16.4.4.1. Leger Test
16.4.4.2. Montreal University Test
16.4.4.3. Mile Test
16.4.4.4. 12-Minute Test
16.4.4.5. 2.4Km Test

16.4.5. Field Test to Establish Training Areas

16.4.5.1. 30-15 IFT Test

16.4.6. UNca Test
16.4.7. Yo-Yo Test

16.4.7.1. Yo-Yo Endurance YYET Level 1 and 2
16.4.7.2. Yo-Yo Intermittent Endurance YYEIT Level 1 and 2
16.4.7.3. Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery YYERT Level 1 and 2

16.5. Neuromuscular Fitness Evaluation

16.5.1. Submaximal Repetition Test

16.5.1.1. Practical Applications for its Assessment
16.5.1.2. Validated Estimation Formulas for the Different Training Exercises

16.5.2. 1 RM Test

16.5.2.1. Protocol for its Performance
16.5.2.2. Limitations of 1 RM Assessment

16.5.3. Horizontal Jump Test

16.5.3.1. Assessment Protocols

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

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

16.5.5. Maximum/Submaximum Incremental Progressive Tests

16.5.5.1. Validated Protocols
16.5.5.2. Practical Applications

16.5.6. Vertical Jump Test

16.5.6.1. SJ Jump
16.5.6.2. CMJ Jump
16.5.6.3. ABK Jump
16.5.6.4. DJ Test
16.5.6.5. Continuous Jump Test

16.5.7. Strength/Speed Vertical/Horizontal Profiles

16.5.7.1. Morin and Samozino Assessment Protocols
16.5.7.2. Practical Applications from a Strength/Speed Profile

16.5.8. Isometric Tests With Load Cell

16.5.8.1. Voluntary Isometric Maximal Strength Test (IMS)
16.5.8.2. Bilateral Deficit Isometry Test (%BLD)
16.5.8.3. Lateral Deficit (%LD)
16.5.8.4. Hamstring/Quadriceps Ratio Test

16.6. Assessment and Monitoring Tools

16.6.1. Heart Rate Monitors

16.6.1.1. Device Characteristics
16.6.1.2. Training Areas by Heart Rate

16.6.2. Lactate Analyzers

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

16.6.3. Gas Analyzers

16.6.3.1. Laboratory vs Portable Laptops

16.6.4. GPS

16.6.4.1. GPS Types, Characteristics, Strengths and Limitations
16.6.4.2. Metrics Established to Interpret the External Load

16.6.5. Accelerometers

16.6.5.1. Types of Accelerometers and Characteristics
16.6.5.2. Practical Applications of Data Obtained From an Accelerometer

16.6.6. Position Transducers

16.6.6.1. Types of Transducers for Vertical and Horizontal Movements
16.6.6.2. Variables Measured and Estimated by of a Position Transducer
16.6.6.3. Data Obtained from a Position Transducer and its Applications to Training Programming

16.6.7. Strength Platforms

16.6.7.1. Types and Characteristics.of Strength Platforms
16.6.7.2. Variables Measured and Estimated by Means of a Strength Platform
16.6.7.3. Practical Approach to Training Programming

16.6.8. Load Cells

16.6.8.1. Cell Types, Characteristics and Performance
16.6.8.2. Uses and Applications for Sports Performance and Health

16.6.9. Photoelectric Cells

16.6.9.1. Characteristics , and Limitations of the Devices
16.6.9.2. Practical Uses and Applicability

16.6.10. Movile Applications

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

16.7. Internal and External Load

16.7.1. Objective Means of Assessment

16.7.1.1. Speed of Execution
16.7.1.2. Average Mechanical Power
16.7.1.3. GPS Device Metrics

16.7.2. Subjective Means of Assessment

16.7.2.1. PSE
16.7.2.2. sPSE
16.7.2.3. Chronic/Acute Load Ratio

16.8. Fatigue

16.8.1. General Concepts of Fatigue and Recovery
16.8.2. Assessments

16.8.2.1. Laboratory Objectives: CK, Urea, Cortisol, Etc. 16.8.2.2. Field Objectives: CMJ, Isometric Tests, etc. 16.8.2.3. Subjective: Wellness Scales, TQR, etc

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

16.9. Considerations for Practical Applications

16.9.1. Vertical Jump Test Practical Applications
16.9.2. Maximum/Submaximum Incremental Progressive Test Practical Applications
16.9.3. Vertical Strength-Speed Profile. Practical Applications

Module 17. Statistics Applied to Performance and Research

17.1. Notions of Probability

17.1.1. Simple Probability
17.1.2. Conditional Probability
17.1.3. Bayes' Theorem

17.2. Probability Distributions

17.2.1. Binomial Distribution
17.2.2. Poisson distribution
17.2.3. Normal Distribution

17.3. Statistical Inference

17.3.1. Population Parameters
17.3.2. Estimation of Population Parameters
17.3.3. Sampling Distributions Associated with the Normal Distribution
17.3.4. Distribution of the Sample Mean
17.3.5. Point Estimators
17.3.6. Properties of Estimators
17.3.7. Estimator Comparison Criteria
17.3.8. Estimators by Confidence Regions
17.3.9. Method of Obtaining Confidence Intervals
17.3.10. Confidence Intervals Associated With Normal Distribution
17.3.11. Central Limit Theorem

17.4. Hypothesis Test

17.4.1. P-Value
17.4.2. Statistical Power

17.5. Exploratory Analysis and Descriptive Statistics

17.5.1. Graphs and Tables
17.5.2. Chi-Square Test
17.5.3. Relative Risk
17.5.4. Odds Ratio

17.6. The T-Test

17.6.1. One-Sample T-Test
17.6.2. T-Test for Two Independent Samples
17.6.3. T-Test for Paired Samples

17.7. Correlation Analysis
17.8. Simple Linear Regression Analysis

17.8.1. The Regression Line and its Coefficients
17.8.2. Residuals
17.8.3. Regression Assessment Using Residuals
17.8.4. Coefficient of Determination

17.9. Variance and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

17.9.1. One-Way ANOVA
17.9.2. Two-Way ANOVA
17.9.3. ANOVA for Repeated Measures
17.9.4. Factorial ANOVA

Module 18. Psychology applied to football

18.1. Sport Psychology

18.1.1. What is Psychology?
18.1.2. Differences between "traditional" psychology and sport psychology
18.1.3. Structure of psychological work
18.1.4. Wants vs Needs

18.2. Psychological needs in football

18.2.1. Main variables to be worked on
18.2.2. Conflict mediation
18.2.3. Multidisciplinary work in football
18.2.4. Invisible Training

18.3. Team building

18.3.1. Group vs Team
18.3.2. Identity
18.3.3. Structure
18.3.4. Group Cohesion

18.4. Establishment of objectives and roles within a team

18.4.1. SMART Objectives
18.4.2. Group and Individual Objectives
18.4.3. Who assigns roles within the team?
18.4.4. Motivation and role

18.5. Attention and concentration in football

18.5.1. What is Attention?
18.5.2. What is Concentration?
18.5.3. Activation Influence
18.5.4. Attentional focuses in football

18.6. Leadership

18.6.1. What is it to be a leader?
18.6.2. Types of Player Leadership
18.6.3. Types of Leadership in coaches
18.6.4. Transformational Leadership

18.7. Evaluation of a football team as a group

18.7.1. Group Dynamics
18.7.2. Sociogram
18.7.3. Motorgram
18.7.4. Data extraction and conclusions

18.8. Sports psychology in grassroots football

18.8.1. Training or Competition?
18.8.2. Parental training
18.8.3. Work in values
18.8.4. Role rotation

18.9. Sports psychology in high performance

18.9.1. Worchel's cyclic model
18.9.2. Player self-knowledge
18.9.3. Working with the injured player
18.9.4. Retirement in professional sports

18.10. Psychological work by the trainer

18.10.1. Standards and rules
18.10.2. Communication
18.10.3. Individual treatment with players
18.10.4. Working with the injured player

Module 19. Nutrition applied to football

19.1. Energy requirements and body composition

19.1.1. Energy Balance
19.1.2. Energy expenditure in training and matches
19.1.3. Body composition of the football player
19.1.4. Body composition assessment

19.2. Macronutrients and micronutrients

19.2.1. Carbohydrates
19.2.2. Proteins
19.2.3. Fats
19.2.4. Vitamins and minerals

19.3. Hydration and fluid loss

19.3.1. Water Balance
19.3.2. Fluid intake and strategies
19.3.3. Loss of liquid
19.3.4. Hydration in training and matches

19.4. Nutrition in the competition period

19.4.1. Daily nutrition of the football player
19.4.2. Training demands
19.4.3. Party demands
19.4.4. Nutritional planning

19.5. Pre-match nutrition

19.5.1. Macronutrients and fluids
19.5.2. Pre-game meal
19.5.3. Timing
19.5.4. Ergogenic Aids

19.6. Post-match nutrition

19.6.1. Macronutrients and fluids
19.6.2. Post-game meal
19.6.3. Timing
19.6.4. Ergogenic Aids

19.7. Nutrition in the injured player

19.7.1. Important macronutrients and micronutrients
19.7.2. Energy demands
19.7.3. Supplementation and Ergogenic Aids
19.7.4. Nutritional planning

19.8. Nutrition during the vacation period

19.8.1. Macronutrient Distribution
19.8.2. Micronutrients and ergogenic aids
19.8.3. Energy demands
19.8.4. Nutritional planning

19.9. Supplementation and Ergogenic Aids

19.9.1. Classification and safety
19.9.2. Sports foods and supplements
19.9.3. Instant effect ergogenic aids
19.9.4. Ergogenic aids with chronic effect

19.10. Special Situations

19.10.1. Special situations
19.10.2. Young players
19.10.3. Football and heat
19.10.4. Nutritional planning for travel

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