Professional Certificate in Sports Speed Training
-- viewing nowThe Professional Certificate in Sports Speed Training is a comprehensive course that equips learners with the essential skills needed to excel in the sports industry. This course emphasizes the importance of speed and agility in sports performance, making it highly relevant and in-demand across various sports disciplines.
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• Assessing Athletic Speed: Understanding speed assessment techniques and tools, evaluating athlete's current speed abilities. • Fundamentals of Speed Training: The science behind speed, force-velocity curve, strength and power development. • Acceleration Techniques: Teaching proper acceleration mechanics, improving reaction time, resisted acceleration training. • Maximum Velocity Training: Training methods for increasing top-end speed, plyometrics, overspeed training. • Multi-Directional Speed: Agility, quickness, and change-of-direction techniques, deceleration and re-acceleration. • Speed-Specific Conditioning: Developing conditioning programs to improve speed maintenance, avoiding the interference effect. • Injury Prevention in Speed Training: Identifying and reducing common injuries in speed training, proper warm-ups and cool-downs. • Designing a Speed Training Program: Creating individualized speed training plans, periodization, monitoring progress.
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Entry requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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