Certificate in Physical Training and Soccer Methodology

Course Code

IS005

Do you see yourself working in the world of football? Then this Certificate in Physical Training and Soccer Methodology course could be the perfect start to your journey.

Developed by some of the most respected coaches, sports scientists, physical specialists, practitioners, and academics working within soccer from around the world.
Provides practical insights linking research to an applied practical application in a team environment to maximise the performance and development of your players.
Ideal for physiotherapists, psychologists, coaches, managers, or strength and conditioning coaches looking to enhance their knowledge of performance.
Study online from the comfort your own home.

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Physical development in any sport is of huge importance and soccer-specific training methodologies are vital to the team’s success. This bespoke course will raise your level of understanding and provide further knowledge of how these enhancements can benefit you and your role within the sporting environment.

During this course, you will learn scientific viewpoints and justifications that will aid your understanding of when, where, and how periodisation, training, tapering, and methodologies can be used to maximise the preparation of your players and lead the coaching process. With course materials led by world-class soccer practitioners and academics, you will learn the fundamental components of coaching and conditioning your players.

Through distance learning, you can study this course from the comfort of your own home, allowing you to study around other life commitments.

Enrol today and start your journey in the world of football!

What next?

Upon successful completion of this course, you could enrol on another one of our fitness and sports courses and enhance your skills and knowledge even further. You will be one step closer to working in football, but here are a few job roles that use the knowledge learned during the Certificate in Physical Training and Soccer Methodology course:

Physiotherapist
Psychologist
Coach
Manager
Strength and conditioning coach

Course Duration

You will have six months to complete this course.

Course Outcome

On successful completion, you will be awarded a Certificate in Physical Training and Soccer Methodology.

Entry Requirements

There are no pre-requisites to study this course.

Assessment

You will be assessed through eight individual tasks based on the course modules.

Led by Dr. Adam Owen.
Tapering and periodisation in team sports.
Periodisation models and theoretical basis.
Traditional versus contemporary concepts.
Tapering strategies and managing the training week.
Pitch-based content – preparing and conditioning.
Off to on-pitch links – conditioning philosophy.

Led by Dr. Dawid Golinski.
Load monitoring methods used functionally within the game.
Weekly training microcycles.
Specific soccer strategies for planning and performance and how we can maximise this in our work with teams.

Led by Dr. Alejandro Romero-Caballero.
Reinterpreting tactical periodisation.
Tactical periodisation background, implications and considerations of training methodology.
Developing a game model and structuring the microcycle.

Led by Jarred Marsh.
Individualised periodisation in a soccer team.
Periodisation models and defining training load.
Player load and training load response.
Sport specific training games – practical problems.
Individual based programming and training tapering.

Led by Dr. Efthymios Kyprianou.
Developing a working model.
Soccer-specific profiling – player evolution.
Structural organisation within soccer.
Planning and periodisation – specificity of the game.
Training session content – drill design.
Targeting physical outcomes with soccer training.

Led by Dr. Liam Anderson.
Carbohydrate requirements of soccer players.
Activity profiles and metabolic demands of play.
Meal types and nutrition for performance.
Fuel for the work you do – understanding what’s needed.
Nutritional periodisation.

Led by Hamish Munro.
Integrating physical and tactical periodisation in soccer.
Tactical periodisation overview – recap.
Building a game model – holistic approach.
Integrating physical periodisation into tactical periodisation.
Considerations of tactical periodisation in youth soccer.

Led by Dr. Miguel Angel Campos Vazquez.
Game demands and understanding the training requirements.
Training game formats and physical responses.
Physical versus tactical strategy – preparing for the demands of the game.
Drill design and justifications to compete.

Led by Dr. Adam Owen.
Selective principles.
Training guidelines – balancing work and recovery principles.
Pre-training preparation.
Pitch-based content – training session design.
Sport-specific strength and power development.

Led by Dr. Manuel Lopez Segovia.
Evolution of competitive soccer demands.
An example of a weekly training structure – working microcycle.
Training session examples and specific content.
Opposition analysis and game plan development.
Technical-tactical-conditioning implications of the microcycle.

Course duration

Once enrolled, you have six months to complete your studies.

Study method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work, it is completely up to you. All your materials will be delivered online.

Course outcome

Upon successful completion of the course, you will achieve a Certificate in Physical Training and Soccer Methodology.

Assessment

You will complete eight individual tasks which are based on what you have studied during the ten modules. You will submit your assignments via the learning portal and receive feedback from a member of the team.

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.