Description
This program develops in depth the concepts related to workload management in team sports with a focus on football, providing tools that allow professionals to approach their work with professionalism.
750 € 375 €
START DATE
10/01/2026
Level
Introductory
Delivery mode
Online-based
Duration
5 months
Average dedication
6/8 weekly hours
Delivered in
English
Learn to
Manage the different tools and variables for monitoring training.
Select the appropriate variables depending on the different objectives for training and competition load control.
Use data generated by load control to evaluate and manage the process.
Detect and appropriately utilize the most relevant training load indicators.
Analyze workload monitoring data to orientate the training process towards preventing injuries and consequently successfully optimize sports performance.
Experts Advisors:
David Casamichana Gómez
Paco Seirul·lo Vargas
Course Syllabus
Tools and Variables for Monitoring Training Loads
Module 1: Introduction to the Monitoring of Training Loads
Module 2: The Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation Cycle in the Training Process
Module 3: Internal Load Monitoring Tools and Their Variables
Module 4: External Load Monitoring Tools and Their Variables
Selecting Variables: Are we repeating information or providing additional information?
Module 1: Relationship between internal load variables, and between external load variables
Module 2: Relationship between external load variables
Module 3: Integrating measurements. Efficiency index
Module 4: Selecting variables
Assessing Training and Training Load Management
Module 1: Analysis of the training task
Module 2: Analysis of the training session
Module 3: Analysis of the training microcycle
Module 4: Analysis of the training mesocycle and of broad temporary training phases
Indicators for Training Load Management
Module 1: Weekly changes
Module 2: Acute chronic load ratio: concept and calculation method
Module 3: Acute chronic load ratio: application and limitations
Module 4: Training load moderators and mediators
Training Programs and Physiological Profile in Team Sports
Module 1: Periodization, planning and methodologies. Theories and new paradigms
Module 2: Sports season
Module 3: Characterization of team sports with a focus on soccer. Analysis of physical demand
Module 4: Integrative module
