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

In this Postgraduate certificate 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 Endurance Training from Theory to Practice will provide the student with theoretical contents of the highest quality and depth. One of the characteristics that differentiate this course 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 Endurance Training from Theory to Practice is the training 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 staff of this Postgraduate certificate in Endurance Training from Theory to Practice has made a careful selection of each of the topics of this training 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 course and improve your skills in High Performance Sports"

This Postgraduate certificate in Endurance Training from Theory to Practice contains the most complete and up-to-date educational 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 training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The 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 immersive education programmed to learn 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 from 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 specialization "

Module 1. Endurance Training from Theory to Practice

1.1. General concepts 

1.1.1. General Definitions 

1.1.1.1. Education 
1.1.1.2. Trainability 
1.1.1.3. Sports Physical Preparation 

1.1.2. Objectives Endurance Training 
1.1.3. General Principles of Training 

1.1.3.1. Principles of Load 
1.1.3.2. Principles of Organization 
1.1.3.3. Principles of Specialization 

1.2. Physiology of Aerobic Training 

1.2.1. Physiological Response to Aerobic Endurance Training 

1.2.1.2. Responses to Continuous Stress 
1.2.1.3. Responses to Intervallic Stress 
1.2.1.4. Responses to Intermittent Stress 
1.2.1.5. Responses to Stress in Small-Space Games 

1.2.2. Factors Related to Aerobic Endurance Performance 

1.2.2.1. Aerobic Power 
1.2.2.2. Anaerobic Threshold 
1.2.2.3. Maximum Aerobic Speed  
1.2.2.4. Economy of Effort  
1.2.2.5. Use of Substrates  
1.2.2.6. Characteristics of Muscle Fibers 

1.2.3. Physiological Adaptations to Aerobic Endurance 

1.2.3.1. Adaptations to Continuous Stress 
1.2.3.2. Adaptations to Intervallic Stress 
1.2.3.3. Adaptations to Intermittent Stress 
1.2.3.4. Adaptations to Stress in Small-Space Games

1.3. Situational Sports and Their Relation to Aerobic Endurance 

1.3.1. Group I Situational Sport Demands; Soccer, Rugby and Hockey 
1.3.2. Group II Situational Sport Demands; Basketball, Handball, Futsal 
1.3.3. Group III Situational Sport Demands; Tennis and Volleyball 

1.4. Monitoring and Assessment of Aerobic Endurance 

1.4.1. Direct Treadmill Versus Field Evaluation 

1.4.1.1. VO2max Treadmill Versus Field 
1.4.1.2. VAM Treadmill Versus Field 
1.4.1.3. VAM versus VFA 
1.4.1.4. Time Limit (VAM) 

1.4.2. Continuous Indirect Tests 

1.4.2.1. Time Limit (VFA) 
1.4.2.2. 1,000m Test 
1.4.2.3. 5-Minute Test 

1.4.3. Incremental and Maximum Indirect Tests 

1.4.3.1. UMTT, UMTT-Brue, VAMEVAL and T-Bordeaux  
1.4.3.2. UNCa Test; Hexagon, Track, Hare 

1.4.4. Indirect Back-and-Forth and Intermittent Tests 

1.4.4.1. 20m Shuttle Run Test (Course Navette) 
1.4.4.2. YoYo Test 
1.4.4.3. Intermittent Tests; 30-15 IFT, Carminatti, 45-15. Test 

1.4.5. Specific Tests With Ball 

1.4.5.1. Hoff Test 

1.4.6. Proposal Based on the VFA 

1.4.6.1. VFA Contact Points for Football, Rugby and Hockey 
1.4.6.2. VFA Contact Points for Basketball, Futsal and Handball 

1.5. Planning Aerobic Exercise 

1.5.1. Exercise Model 
1.5.2. Training Frequency 
1.5.3. Duration of the Exercise 
1.5.4. Training Intensity 
1.5.5. Density 

1.6. Methods to Develop Aerobic Endurance 

1.6.1. Continuous Training 
1.6.2. Interval Training 
1.6.3. Intermittent Training 
1.6.4. SSG Training (Small-Space Games) 
1.6.5. Mixed Training (Circuits) 

1.7. Program Design

1.7.1. Preseason Period 
1.7.2. Competitive Period 
1.7.3. Postseason Period 

1.8. Special Aspects Related to Training  

1.8.1. Concurrent Training 
1.8.2. Strategies to Design Concurrent Training 
1.8.3. Adaptations Generated by Concurrent Training 
1.8.4. Differences Between Genders 
1.8.5. De-Training 

1.9. Aerobic Training in Children and Youth 

1.9.1. General concepts 

1.9.1.1  Growth, Development and Maturation 

1.9.2. Evaluation of VO2max and VAM 

1.9.2.1. Indirect Measurement 
1.9.2.2. Indirect Field Measurement 

1.9.3. Physiological Adaptations in Children and Youth 

1.9.3.1. VO2máx and VAM Adaptations 

1.9.4. Design of Aerobic Training 

1.9.4.1. Intermittent Method 
1.9.4.2. Adherence and Motivation 
1.9.4.3. Games in Small Spaces 

The Postgraduate certificate in Endurance Training from Theory to Practice guarantees students, in addition to the most rigorous and up-to-date education, access to a Postgraduate certificate issued by TECH Global University"