This Postgraduate diploma will be decisive in your professional career, giving you the keys to Professional Cyclist Training at the highest level” 

 

The design of a good training routine is essential in the development and continuous improvement of every cyclist, not only for a matter of continuing to enhance their own technique, but also to maintain their form, correct possible mistakes and adapt to the different situations that later arise. you will find on the track. The architect of this fundamental piece of sports performance is the physical trainer, who must have extensive knowledge of training profiles, the level of intensity to be applied and advanced metrics to measure performance.

Without this knowledge, the trainer finds himself in a helpless situation to plan a training routine at the demanding level demanded by elite cycling. For this reason, TECH has created this Postgraduate diploma, where experts with extensive experience and professional careers in high-class cycling teams have compiled the essential keys to organize effective and complete training sessions. 

Thus, throughout the entire program, the student will immerse themselves in issues such as Cycling Training according to the category, recovery strategies, Power Profileand Power Management Chart, methods to measure strength and handling of special situations such as heat or Jet Lag. All of this with extensive top-quality multimedia material, based on the experience of teachers over the years.

In addition, to favor the maximum possible adaptation of the program to any type of work or personal responsibility, all the didactic material is available for download on the Virtual Campus. From any device with an Internet connection you can access all the content, being able to view and study it at any time you want.

Incorporate the most advanced performance analysis, intensity distribution and recovery planning into your own work methodology” 

This Postgraduate diploma in Professional Cyclist Training contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Cycling and of high-level sport
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents with which it is designed provide advanced and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• Theoretical lessons, questions for 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

All the content available on the Virtual Campus is based on the professional experience of elite trainers and former cyclists, giving you a perspective of the most demanding training sessions”

The program includes a team of professionals in its teaching staff from the sector who pour the experience of their work into this training, as well as recognized specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.The program includes a team of professionals in its teaching staff from the sector who bring the experience of their work to this program, in addition to recognized specialists from prestigious reference societies and universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education designed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, through which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the academic year. To do this, , it will have the help of an innovative interactive video system made by renowned experts.

You will be able to decide where, when and how to assume all the teaching load, without having to stick to fixed schedules or face-to-face classes"

Bring outstanding strength to your training plans thanks to the skills you will acquire in periodization and session design"

Given the high level of study load that a degree of these characteristics can entail, TECH has developed all the didactic material based on the Relearning. pedagogical methodology. This implies that teaching is completely progressive and natural, without requiring the student to invest excessive study hours. Thus, you will perfect your own training technique throughout the entire program, being able to incorporate the acquired skills into your own work even before finishing.

Take advantage of all the high-quality multimedia material that you will find on the Virtual Campus, including interactive summaries and detailed videos created by the teachers themselves”

Module 1. Planning and programming of Cycling Training 

1.1. Cyclist Training Methods 

1.1.1. Continuous (Uniform and Variable) 
1.1.2. Interval Fractionator 
1.1.3. Split: Reps 

1.2. Fashion Distribution 

1.2.1 Forms of Distribution 
1.2.2. Pyramidal 
1.2.3. Polarization 

1.3. Periodization 

1.3.1. Traditional 
1.3.2. By Blocks
1.3.3. Inverse 

1.4. Recovery Strategies 

1.4.1. Activate 
1.4.2. Passive 
1.4.3. Recovery Media 

1.5. Design of Training Sessions for Cyclist 

1.5.1. Heating 
1.5.2. Main Partt 
1.5.3. The Return to Calmness 

1.6. Development of the Capabilities 

1.6.1. VT1 Improvements 
1.6.2. VT2 Improvements 
1.6.3. VT2 Max Improvements 
1.6.4. Improvement of PMax and Anaerobic Capacity 

1.7. Development of Long-Term cyclist 

1.7.1. Learning How to Train 
1.7.2. Learning to Compete 
1.7.3. Training to Compete 

1.8. Master Cyclist Training 

1.8.1. Competitive Demands of Master's Degrees 
1.8.2. Competitive Calendar 
1.8.3. Load Distribution 

1.9. Under -23 Cyclist Training 

1.9.1. Competitive Demands 
1.9.2. Competitive Calendar 
1.9.3. Load Distribution 

1.10. Professional Cyclist Training 

1.10.1. Competitive Demands 
1.10.2. Competitive Calendar 
1.10.3. Load Distribution 

Module 2. Cycling Training for Power 

2.1. What is Power? 

2.1.1. Definition 
2.1.2. What is a W?
2.1.3. What is a Jule?

2.2. Power Measurements 

2.2.1. Meter Operation 
2.2.2. Types 
2.2.3. Dual 
2.2.4. Pseudodual 

2.3. What is FTP? 

2.3.1. Definition 
2.3.2. Estimation Methods 
2.3.3. Application to Training 

2.4. Determination of Strengths 

2.4.1. Competition Analysis 
2.4.2. Data Analysis 

2.5. Power Profile 

2.5.1. Classic Power Profile 
2.5.2. Advanced Power Profile 
2.5.3. Power Profile Test 

2.6. Performance Monitoring 

2.6.1. What is Performance?
2.6.2. MMP Monitoring 
2.6.3. Monitoring of Physiological Parameters 

2.7. Power Management Chart (PMC) 

2.7.1. External Load Monitoring 
2.7.2. Internal Load Monitoring 
2.7.3. Integration of all Systems 

2.8. Metrics 

2.8.1. CP 
2.8.2. FRC/W’
2.8.3. PMax 
2.8.4. Stamina/Durability

2.9. Fatigue Resistance 

2.9.1. Definition 
2.9.2. Based in kJ 
2.9.3. Based in kJ/kg 

2.10. Pacing 

2.10.1. Definition 
2.10.2. Normative Values ​​for Time Trials 
2.10.3. Estimation Software

Module 3. Cyclist Strength Training 

3.1. Introduction to Strength 

3.1.1. Definition 
3.1.2. Concepts Related to Strength Expressions 
3.1.3. Strength and Cyclism 

3.2. Benefits of Cyclist Strength Training 

3.2.1. Molecular and Physiological Adaptation 
3.2.2. Neural Adaptations 
3.2.3. Efficiency Improvement 
3.2.4. Improvement of Body Composition 

3.3. Strength Measurement Methods 

3.3.1. Lineal Measurement Systems 
3.3.2. Dynamometer 
3.3.3. Strength and Contact Platforms 
3.3.4. Optical Platforms and Apps

3.4. Limitations 

3.4.1. Concept of RM 
3.4.2. Concept of NRM 
3.4.3. Effort Character Concept 

3.5. Speed of Execution 

3.5.1. CE Defined by Speed of Execution 
3.5.2. Isoinertial Force Evaluation 
3.5.3. Strength- / Speed-/ Power Curves 

3.6. Planning and Programming of Strength Training 

3.6.1. Strength Programming 
3.6.2. Exercise Programming 
3.6.3. Session Programming 

3.7. Strength Training on the Bike 

3.7.1. Speeding Up 
3.7.2. Sprints 
3.7.3. Neruomuscular Work
3.7.4. Is Torque Work Equal to Strength Training? 

3.8. Concurrent Cyclist Training 

3.8.1. Definition 
3.8.2. Strategies to Maximize Adaptations 
3.8.3. Advantages and Disadvantages 

3.9. Recommended Exercises 

3.9.1. Generalities 
3.9.2. Specific 
3.9.3. Session Example 

3.10. CoreTraining 

3.10.1. Definition 
3.10.2. Benefits 
3.10.3. Mobility Exercises 
3.10.4. Types of Exercise

Module 4. Special situations of Cycling Training 

4.1. Heat 

4.1.1. Heat Performance 
4.1.2. Responses to Training and Adaptation Protocols 
4.1.3. Moist Heat vs. Dry Heat 
4.1.4. Strategies to Foster Benefits 

4.2. Altitude 

4.2.1. Performance and Altitude 
4.2.2. Responders and no responders 
4.2.3. Benefits of Altitude 

4.3. Train High-Live Low

4.3.1. Definition 
4.3.2. Advantages 
4.3.3. Inconveniences 

4.4. Live High-Train Low 

4.4.1. Definition 
4.4.2. Advantages 
4.4.3. Inconveniences 

4.5. Live High-Compete High 

4.5.1. Definition 
4.5.2. Advantages 
4.5.3. Inconveniences 

4.6. Hypoxia 

4.6.1. Definition 
4.6.2. Advantages 
4.6.3. Inconveniences 

4.7. Intermittent Hypoxia 

4.7.1. Definition 
4.7.2. Advantages 
4.7.3. Inconveniences 

4.8. Atmospheric Pollutants 

4.8.1. Plollution and Performance 
4.8.2. Adaptation Strategies 
4.8.3. Training Inconveniences 

4.9. Jet Lag and performance 

4.9.1. Jet Lag and performance 
4.9.2. Adaptation Strategies 
4.9.3. Supplementation 

4.10. Adaptability to Nutritional Changes 

4.10.1. Definition 
4.10.2. Performance Loss 
4.10.3. Supplementation

You will be able to continue investigating and delving into the topics that generate the most interest through the multiple complementary readings provided”