The most up-to-date academic training taught by extraordinary teachers experienced in the world of sports and academia"

In this course you will find detailed training on key aspects of sports performance, treated with a unique didactic and depth in the current academic offer. Each subject will be taught by true specialists in the field, which guarantees the highest level of knowledge in the subject. 

This Postgraduate certificate in Sports Performance Assessment will provide the student with theoretical contents of the highest quality and depth. One of the characteristics that differentiate this Diploma from others is the relationship between the different topics of the program at a theoretical level but, above all, at a practical level, making the student obtain real examples of teams and athletes of the highest sports performance worldwide, as well as from the professional world of sports, resulting in the student being able to build knowledge in the most complete way.   

Another strong point of this Postgraduate certificate in Sports Performance Assessment is the specialization of the student in the use of new technologies applied to Sports Performance. The student will not only learn about new technology in the field of performance, but will learn how to use it and, more importantly, how to interpret the data provided by each device to make better decisions regarding training programming. 

The teaching team of this Postgraduate certificate in Sports Performance Assessmentt has made a careful selection of each of the topics of this renewal in order to offer the student a study opportunity as complete as possible and always linked to current events. 

Therefore, at TECH we have set out to create contents of the highest teaching and educational quality that will turn our students into successful professionals, following the highest quality standards in teaching at an international level. Therefore, we show you this Postgraduate certificate with a rich content that will help you reach the elite of High Performance Sports. In addition, as it is an online course, the student is not conditioned by fixed schedules or the need to move to another physical location, but can access the contents at any time of the day, balancing their work or personal life with their academic life.  

Immerse yourself in the study of this high level program and improve your skills in High Performance Sports" 

This Postgraduate certificate in Sports Performance Assessment contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The study of numerous case studies presented by specialists in high-performance sports training
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents of the course are designed to provide all the essential information required for professional practice
• Exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning.
• Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision making
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in personal training
• 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

This Postgraduate certificate is the best investment you can make when selecting a refresher program, for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge as a personal trainer, you will obtain a certificate from one the leading online universities in the world: TECH"

The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of sports science, who bring their experience to this specialist program specialization program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the professional a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide an immersive refresher programmed for preparing in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional 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 in High Performance in Sports with extensive experience.  

This course allows training in simulated environments, which provide immersive learning programmed to train for real situations"

This 100% online Postgraduate certificate will allow you to balance your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals who recognise the implications that training has on daily practice, who are aware of the relevance of current quality training in the field of High Performance in Sports ; and are committed to quality teaching using new educational technologies. 

We have the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. We want to provide you with the best training" 

Module 1. Sports Performance Assessment 

1.1. Assessment

1.1.1. Definitions: Test, Assessment, 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 Field
1.3.1.2. Limitations on the Validity of Its Data

1.3.2. Anthropometry

1.3.2.1. Tools for its Implementation
1.3.2.2. 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
1.4.1.2. Balke 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
1.4.2.2. 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
1.4.6. 30-15 Test IFT
1.4.7. UNca Test
1.4.8. Yo Yo Test

 1.4.8.1. Yo-Yo Endurance YYET Level 1 and 2 
 1.4.8.2. Yo-Yo Intermittent Endurance YYEIT Level 1 and 2 
 1.4.8.3. 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 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
1.7.2.2. sPSE
1.7.2.3. 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

A unique, key, and decisive experience to boost your professional development”