With this Professional master’s degree, you will not only improve as a professional, but you will also contribute to a healthier world by promoting positive practices as a Fitness Instructor"

The world of fitness has undergone a growing evolution in recent decades. In the image society, more and more people seek to achieve physical standards for which physical exercise is essential. This is why gyms are increasingly crowded with users determined to improve their bodies and, to this end, these institutions demand qualified professionals who can respond, in a concrete and knowledge-based manner, to the needs of customers.

In addition, the profession of Fitness Instructor has become a career with great benefits and opportunities, as there is a wide range of job. However, in order to carry out this job effectively and based on excellence, the acquisition and renewal of professional knowledge is a fundamental issue. 

With this premise in mind, this complete Professional master’s degree from TECH is born, which aims to provide the sports science professional with the most up-to-date and innovative knowledge in terms of management and sports monitoring in gyms. To this end, key aspects will be addressed through contents of the highest level, managed under a highly efficient and unique methodology in the current academic program.

In order to cover all the necessary topics to graduate the best fitness instructors in the industry, TECH professionals have established the information in didactic modules taught by highly qualified teachers. This guarantees the student a high level of knowledge adapted to the demands of today's professional and work environment. A program that, being taught online, gives the student the possibility to study without neglecting the rest of their daily activities. 

Thus, during the course of the academic program, important aspects such as the administration of this type of sports institutions, the physiology of exercise or the management and monitoring of group classes will be dealt with. In this way, the student is offered a transversal and complete vision of the Fitness Instructor's work that will allow them to work successfully in the profession.

Another strong point of this Professional master’s degree in Fitness Instructor is the specialization of the student in certain pathologies such as, for example, metabolic syndrome, obesity or special conditions such as pregnancy, which are very frequent cases in the daily life of a Fitness Instructor, and whose knowledge is ignored by the majority, since they are not taught in base careers. In this Professional master’s degree, each of these cases is studied in depth under a strict scientific rigor and with a methodology oriented towards the implementation of what has been learned in order to assist this type of users.

Become a positive turning point in people’s health, motivating their physical change as a Fitness Instructor" 

This Professional master’s degree in Fitness Instructor contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• Practical cases presented by experts in Physical Activity and Sport
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional development
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• 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

You are looking at a great academic opportunity that will lay the foundation for your professional growth and allow you to compete with the best in the industry"

The program includes, in its teaching staff, professionals from the sector who bring their work experience to this refresher program, as well as renowned specialists from reference 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 training programmed to train 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.

The tools, knowledge and skills you will acquire will enable you to excel in a sector that increasingly requires more and more specialized instructors"

Turn your professional career around by taking this program"

The structure and contents of this Professional master’s degree in Fitness Instructor have been conceived, designed and created by a group of professionals of reference in the physical activity sector. This team, aware of the relevance and timeliness of education in this field, has made a major effort to generate the most complete and up-to-date syllabus on the market. A compendium of contents that is complemented by the work of other experts, who provide the syllabus with a highly didactic multimedia format that provides the student with an immersive, complete and contextual learning experience.  

The content of this Professional master’s degree will lay the foundations for your professional growth and will turn you into a true expert in the field"

Module 1. Exercise Physiology and Physical Activity

1.1. Thermodynamics and Bioenergetics 

1.1.1. Organic Chemistry
1.1.2. Functional Groups
1.1.3. Enzymes
1.1.4. Coenzymes
1.1.5. Acids and Bases
1.1.6. PH

1.2. Energy Systems

1.2.1. Energy Systems

1.2.1.1. Capacity and Power
1.2.1.2. Cytoplasmic Vs. Mitochondrial

1.2.2. Phosphagen Metabolism

 1.2.2.1. ATP - PC
 1.2.2.2. Pentose Pathway
 1.2.2.3. Nucleotide Metabolism

1.2.3. Metabolism of Carbohydrates

1.2.3.1. Glycolysis
1.2.3.2. Glycogenogenesis
1.2.3.3. Glycogenolysis
1.2.3.4. Gluconeogenesis

1.2.4. Lipid Metabolism

1.2.4.1. Bioactive Lipids
1.2.4.2. Lipolysis
1.2.4.3. Beta-oxidation
1.2.4.4. De Novo Lipogenesis Synthesis

1.2.5. Oxidative Phosphorylation

1.2.5.1. Oxidative Decarboxylation of Pyruvate
1.2.5.2. Krebs Cycle
1.2.5.3. Electron Transport Chain
1.2.5.4. ROS
1.2.5.5. Mitochondrial Cross-talk

1.3. Signaling Routes

1.3.1. Second Messengers
1.3.2. Steroid Hormones
1.3.3. AMPK
1.3.4. NAD+
1.3.5. PGC1

1.4. Skeletal Muscle

1.4.1. Structure and Function
1.4.2. Fibers
1.4.3. Innervation
1.4.4. Muscle Cytoarchitecture
1.4.5. Protein Synthesis and Breakdown
1.4.6. mTOR

1.5. Neuromuscular Adaptations

1.5.1. Motor Unit Recruitment
1.5.2. Synchronization
1.5.3. Neural Drive
1.5.4. Golgi Tendon Organ and Neuromuscular Spindle

1.6. Structural Adaptations

1.6.1. Hypertrophy
1.6.2. Signal Mechanotranslation
1.6.3. Metabolic Stress
1.6.4. Muscle Damage and Inflammation
1.6.5. Changes in Muscular Architecture 

1.7. Fatigue

1.7.1. Central Fatigue
1.7.2. Peripheral Fatigue
1.7.3. HRV
1.7.4. Bioenergetic Model
1.7.5. Cardiovascular Model
1.7.6. Thermoregulator Model
1.7.7. Psychological Model
1.7.8. Center Governor's Model

1.8. Maximum Oxygen Consumption

1.8.1. Maximum Oxygen Consumption
1.8.2. Assessment
1.8.3. VO2 Kinetics
1.8.4. VAM
1.8.5. Running Economics

1.9. Thresholds

1.9.1. Lactate and Ventilatory Threshold
1.9.2. MLSS
1.9.3. Critical Power
1.9.4. HIIT and LIT
1.9.5. Anaerobic Speed Reserve

1.10. Extreme Physiological Conditions

1.10.1. Height
1.10.2. Temperature
1.10.3. Diving

Module 2. Logistics and Administrative Role of the Indoor Instructor 

2.1. Income and Expense Control

2.1.1. Spreadsheet Management 
2.1.2. Automated Income and Expense control Systems 

2.2. Proposed Activities

2.2.1. Variety of Proposals and Disciplines of a Gym
2.2.2. Rooms Inside a Gym

2.2.2.1. Weight Room
2.2.2.2. Group Activities Room
2.2.2.3. Indoor Cycling Room
2.2.2.4. Pilates Room
2.2.2.5. Rehabilitation or Therapy Room

2.3. Credits and Accounting Logistics

2.3.1.  Organization of Activity Costs
2.3.2. Proposed Plans Linking Different Activities

2.4. Input and Data Sheets

2.4.1. Physical Control of Customer Entry
2.4.2. Digitized Control of Customer Entry

2.5. Social Networks and Outreach

2.5.1. Management of Instagram and Facebook to Advertise Gym Activities
2.5.2. Simple Design of Publications About Gym Activities and Events on Social Networks

2.6. Professional Meetings

2.6.1. Strategies Needed to Convene Professionals in Each Sector in Person
2.6.2. Virtual Strategies for Information Management Among Professionals in each Sector

2.7. Cleaning and Maintenance

2.7.1. Development of a Schedule for General Cleaning and Sanitization of Work Tools
2.7.2. Implementation of a Control and Maintenance System for the Operation of the Gym Facilities

2.8. Health and Safety Supplies

2.8.1. Basic Knowledge of Internal Security Instruments
2.8.2. Basic Knowledge of General Hygiene Measures

2.9. Relationship between Activity Proposal and Customer Profile

2.9.1. Different Potential Customer Profiles
2.9.2. Activities Linked to Each Profile

2.10. Essential Elements and/or Materials

2.10.1. Detail of Basic Elements that Will Be Necessary for the Correct Development of the Different Activities
2.10.2. Functions and Uses of Commonly Used Elements

Module 3. Mobility Training

3.1. Neuromuscular System 

3.1.1. Neurophysiological Principles: Inhibition and Excitability

3.1.1.1. Adaptations of the Nervous System
3.1.1.2. Strategies to Modify Corticospinal Excitability
3.1.1.3. Keys to Neuromuscular Activation

3.1.2. Somatosensory Information Systems

3.1.2.1. Information Subsystems
3.1.2.2. Types of Reflexes

3.1.2.2.1. Monosynaptic Reflexes
3.1.2.2.2. Polysynaptic Reflexes
3.1.2.2.3. Musculotendinous-Articular Reflexes

3.1.2.3. Responses to Dynamic and Static Stretches

3.2. Motor Control and Movement 

3.2.1. Stabilizing and Mobilising Systems

3.2.1.1. Local System: Stabilizer System
3.2.1.2. Global System: Mobilizing System
3.2.1.3. Respiratory Pattern

3.2.2. Movement Pattern

3.2.2.1. Coactivation
3.2.2.2. Joint by Joint Theory
3.2.2.3. Primary Motion Complexes

3.3. Understanding Mobility 

3.3.1. Key Concepts and Beliefs in Mobility

3.3.1.1. Manifestations of Mobility in Sport
3.3.1.2. Neurophysiological and Biomechanical Factors Influencing Mobility Development
3.3.1.3. Impact of Mobility on Strength Development

3.3.2. Objectives of Training Mobility in Sport

3.3.2.1. Mobility in the Training Session
3.3.2.2. Benefits of Mobility Training

3.3.3. Mobility and Stability by Structures

3.3.3.1. Foot-Ankle Complex 
3.3.3.2. Knee-Hip Complex 
3.3.3.3. Spine-Shoulder Complex

3.4. Training Mobility 

3.4.1. Fundamental Block 

3.4.1.1. Strategies and Tools to Optimize Mobility 
3.4.1.2. Specific Pre-Exercise Plan
3.4.1.3. Specific Post-Exercise Plan

3.4.2. Mobility and Stability in Basic Movements

3.4.2.1. Squat & Dead Lift
3.4.2.3. Acceleration and Multidirection

3.5. Methods of Recovery 

3.5.1. Proposal for Effectiveness Based on Scientific Evidence

3.6. Methods for Training Mobility

3.6.1. Tissue-Centered Methods: Passive Tension and Active Tension Stretching
3.6.2. Methods Focused on Arthrocoinematics: Isolated Stretches and Integrated Stretches
3.6.3. Eccentric Training

3.7. Mobility Training Program 

3.7.1. Effects of Stretching in the Short and Long Term
3.7.2. Optimal Timing for Applying Stretching

3.8. Athlete Assessment and Analysis 

3.8.1. Functional and Neuromuscular Assessment

3.8.1.1. Assessment
3.8.1.2. Assessment Process

3.8.1.2.1. Analyze the Movement Pattern
3.8.1.2.2. Identify the Test
3.8.1.2.3. Detect the Weak Links 

3.8.2. Athlete Assessment Methodology

3.8.2.1. Types of Tests

3.8.2.1.1. Analytical Assessment Test
3.8.2.1.2. General Assessment Test
3.8.2.1.3. Specific-Dynamic Assessment Test

3.8.2.2. Assessment by Structures

3.8.2.2.1. Foot-Ankle Complex 
3.8.2.2.2. Knee-Hip Complex 
3.8.2.2.3. Spine-Shoulder Complex

3.9. Mobility in Injured Athletes 

3.9.1. Pathophysiology of Injury: Effects on Mobility

3.9.1.1. Muscle Structure
3.9.1.2. Tendon Structure
3.9.1.3. Ligament Structure

3.9.2. Mobility and Preventiion of Injuries: Practical Case

3.9.2.1. Ruptured Ischialis in the Runner

Module 4. Group Classes

4.1. Principles of Training 

4.1.1. Functional Unit
4.1.2. Multilaterality
4.1.3. Specificity
4.1.4. Overload
4.1.5. Continuity
4.1.6. Progression
4.1.7. Recuperation
4.1.8. Individuality

4.2. Controlling the Load

4.2.1. Internal Load
4.2.2. External Load

4.3. Stretching 

4.3.1. Stretching
4.3.2. Objectives of Stretching
4.3.3. Pedagogical Organization of the Stretching Class

4.4. Gluteus, Abdomen and Legs (GAL) 

4.4.1. Objectives of a GAL Class
4.4.2. Pedagogical Organization of the GAL Class
4.4.3. External Load in the GAL Class

4.5. Floor Pilates

4.5.1. Features of the Pilates Mat
4.5.2. Pilates Mat Exercises and Movement Suggestions
4.5.3. Training Load in a Pilates Mat Class

4.6. Rhythms

4.6.1. Types of Classes  
4.6.2. Features of Rhythm Classes
4.6.3. Pedagogical Proposals for the Development of a Rhythm Class  

4.7. Non-Conventional Classes

4.7.1. Characteristics of Non-Conventional Training
4.7.2. Exercise Proposals
4.7.3. Pedagogical Organization of a Non-Conventional Training Class

4.8. Functional Training

4.8.1. Functional Training 
4.8.2. Pedagogical Organization of the Functional Training Class
4.8.3. Use of Interna Load

4.9. Aerobic

4.9.1. Type of Aerobic Fitness Classes
4.9.2. Pedagogical Structure of the Class

4.10. Indoor Cycling

4.10.1. Birth of the Specialty in Gyms
4.10.2. Indoor Cycling in Health
4.10.3. Structure of an Indoor Cycling Class

4.11.  Classes for Older Adults

4.11.1. Profile of the Older Adults Group
4.11.2. Benefits of Physical Activity in Older Adults
4.11.3. Structure of a Group Class with Older Adults

4.12. Classes for Older Adults

4.12.1. History of Yoga
4.12.2. Yoga and Health

Module 5. Obesity and Physical Exercise

5.1. Obesity

5.1.1. Evolution of Obesity: Associated Cultural and Social Aspects
5.1.2. Obesity and Co-Morbidities: The Role of Interdisciplinarity
5.1.3. Childhood Obesity and its Impact on Future Adults

5.2. Pathophysiological Bases

5.2.1. Obesity and Health Risks
5.2.2. Pathophysiological Aspects of Obesity
5.2.3. Obesity and Associated Pathologies

5.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

5.3.1. Body Composition: 2-Component and 5-Component Model
5.3.2. Assessment: Main Morphological Evaluations
5.3.3. Interpretation of Anthropometric Data
5.3.4. Prescription of Physical Exercise for the Prevention and Improvement of Obesity

5.4. Protocols and Treatments

5.4.1. First Therapeutic Guideline: Lifestyle Modification
5.4.2. Nutrition: Role in Obesity
5.4.3. Exercise: Role in Obesity
5.4.4. Medical Treatment

5.5. Training Planning in Patients with Obesity

5.5.1. Customer Level Specification 
5.5.2. Objectives 
5.5.3. Assessment Processes
5.5.4. Operability with Respect to Spatial and Material Resources

5.6. Strength Training Programming in Obese Patients

5.6.1. Objectives of Strength Training in Obese People
5.6.2. Volume, Intensity and Recovery of Strength Training in Obese Individuals
5.6.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Strength Training in Obese People
5.6.4. Design of Strength Training Programs in Obese People

5.7. Programming of Resistance Training in the Obese Patient

5.7.1. Objectives of Resistance Training in Obese People
5.7.2. Volume and Intensity and Recovery from Resistance Training in Obese People
5.7.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Resistance Training in Obese People
5.7.4. Design of Resistance Training Programs for Obese People

5.8. Joint Health and Complementary Training in Obese Patients

5.8.1. Complementary Training in Obesity
5.8.2. Range of Motion (ROM)/Flexibility Training in Obese People
5.8.3. Improved Trunk Control and Stability in Obese People
5.8.4. Other Training Considerations for the Obese Population 

5.9. Psychosocial Aspects of Obesity

5.9.1. Importance of Interdisciplinary Treatment in Obesity
5.9.2. Eating Disorders
5.9.3. Childhood Obesity
5.9.4. Adult Obesity

5.10. Nutrition and Other Factors Related to Obesity

5.10.1. Omic Sciences and Obesity
5.10.2. Microbiota and its Influence on Obesity
5.10.3. Protocols for Obesity Nutritional Intervention: Evidence
5.10.4. Nutritional Recommendations for the Practice of Physical Exercise

Module 6. Physical Exercise in Children, Adolescents and Older Adults

6.1. Physical Exercise in Children and Adolescents

6.1.1. Growth, Maturation and Development
6.1.2. Development and Individuality: Chronological Age vs. Biological Age
6.1.3. Sensitive Phases
6.1.4. Long-term Development (Long-term Athlete Development)

6.2. Physical Fitness Assessment in Children and Adolescents

6.2.1. Main Assessment Tools
6.2.2. Assessment of Coordinative Capacities
6.2.3. Assessment of Conditional Capacities
6.2.4. Morphological Assessments

6.3. Physical Exercise Planning for Children and Adolescents

6.3.1. Muscle Strength Training
6.3.2. Aerobic Fitness Training
6.3.3. Speed Training
6.3.4. Flexibility Training

6.4. Neurosciences and Child and Adolescent Development

6.4.1. Neurolearning in Childhood
6.4.2. Motor Skills. Basis of Intelligence
6.4.3. Attention and Emotion. Early Learning
6.4.4. Neurobiology and Epigenetic Theory in Learning

6.5. Approach to Physical Exercise in the Older Adult

6.5.1. Aging Process
6.5.2. Morphofunctional Changes in the Older Adult
6.5.3. Objectives of Physical Exercise in the Older Adult
6.5.4. Benefits of Physical Exercise in the Older Adult

6.6. Comprehensive Gerontological Assessment

6.6.1. Coordination Skills Test
6.6.2. Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living
6.6.3. Test of Conditioning Capacities
6.6.4. Fragility and Vulnerability in Older Adults

6.7. Instability Syndrome

6.7.1. Epidemiology of Elderly Woman Obesity
6.7.2. Detection of Patients at Risk without a Previous Fall
6.7.3. Risk Factors for Falls in the Elderly
6.7.4. Post-Fall Syndrome

6.8. Nutrition in Children, Adolescents and Older Adults

6.8.1. Nutritional Requirements for Each Stage of Life
6.8.2. Increased Prevalence of Childhood Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in Children
6.8.3. Association of Degenerative Diseases with Saturated Fat Consumption
6.8.4. Nutritional Recommendations for the Practice of Physical Exercise 

6.9. Neurosciences and Older Adults 

6.9.1. Neurogenesis and Learning
6.9.2. Cognitive Reserve in Older Adults
6.9.3. We Can Always Learn
6.9.4. Aging is not Synonymous with Disease
6.9.5. Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease, the Value of Physical Activity

6.10. Physical Exercise Planning for Older Adults

6.10.1. Muscle Strength and Power Training
6.10.2. Aerobic Fitness Training
6.10.3. Cognitive Training
6.10.4. Training Coordinative Capacities
6.10.5. Conclusion and Closing of the Module 

Module 7. Physical Exercise and Pregnancy

7.1. Morphofunctional Changes in the Female Body during Pregnancy

7.1.1. Body Mass Modification
7.1.2. Modification of the Center of Gravity and Relevant Postural Adaptations
7.1.3. Cardiorespiratory Adaptations
7.1.4. Hematological Adaptations
7.1.5. Adaptations of the Locomotor System
7.1.6. Gastrointestinal and Renal Modifications

7.2. Pathophysiologies Associated with Pregnancy

7.2.1. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
7.2.2. Supine Hypotensive Syndrome
7.2.3. Anaemia
7.2.4. Lumbalgias 
7.2.5. Diastasis Recti
7.2.6. Varicose Veins.
7.2.7. Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
7.2.8. Nerve Compression Syndrome

7.3. Kinefilaxia and Benefits of Physical Exercise in Pregnant Women

7.3.1. Care to Be Taken into Account During Activities of Daily Life
7.3.2. Preventive Physical Work 
7.3.3. Biological and Psychosocial Benefits of Physical Exercise

7.4. Risks and Contraindications of Physical Exercise in Pregnant Women

7.4.1. Absolute Contraindications to Physical Exercise
7.4.2. Relative Contraindications to Physical Exercise
7.4.3. Precautions to be Taken into Account During Pregnancy

7.5. Nutrition in Pregnant Women

7.5.1. Body Mass Weight Gain with Pregnancy
7.5.2. Energy Requirements Throughout Pregnancy
7.5.3. Nutritional Recommendations for the Practice of Physical Exercise

7.6. Training Planning for Pregnant Women

7.6.1. First Quarter Planning
7.6.2. Second Quarter Planning
7.6.3. Third Quarter Planning

7.7. Musculoskeletal Training Programs

7.7.1. Motor Control
7.7.2. Stretching and Muscle Relaxation
7.7.3. Muscle Fitness Work

7.8. Programming Speed Training

7.8.1. Modality of Low-Impact Physical Work
7.8.2. Weekly Workload

7.9. Postural and Preparatory Labor for Childbirth

7.9.1. Pelvic Floor Exercises
7.9.2. Postural Exercises

7.10. Return to Physical Activity after Giving Birth

7.10.1. Medical Discharge and Recovery Period
7.10.2. Care at the Beginning of Physical Activity
7.10.3. Conclusions and Closing of the Module 

Module 8. Sports Performance Assessment

8.1. Assessment

8.1.1. Test, Assessment, Measurement
8.1.2. Validity, Reliability
8.1.3. Purposes of the Evaluation

8.2. Types of Tests

8.2.1. Laboratory Test

8.2.1.1. Strengths and Limitations of Laboratory Tests

8.2.2. Field Tests

8.2.2.1. Strengths and Limitations of Field Tests

8.2.3. Direct Tests 

8.2.3.1. Applications and Transfer to Training

8.2.4. Indirect Tests

8.2.4.1. Practical Considerations and Transfer to Training

8.3. Assessment of Body Composition

8.3.1. Bioimpedance

8.3.1.1. Considerations in its Application to Field
8.3.1.2. Limitations on the Validity of Its Data

8.3.2. Anthropometry

8.3.2.1. Tools for its Implementation
8.3.2.2. Models of Analysis for Body Composition

8.3.3. Body Mass Index (IMC)

8.3.3.1. Restrictions on the Data Obtained for the Interpretation of Body Composition

8.4. Assessing Aerobic Fitness

8.4.1. Vo2max Test on the Treadmill

8.4.1.1. Astrand Test
8.4.1.2. Balke Test
8.4.1.3. ACSM Test
8.4.1.4. Bruce Test
8.4.1.5. Foster Test
8.4.1.6. Pollack Test

8.4.2. Cycloergometer VO2max Test

8.4.2.1. Astrand Ryhming Test
8.4.2.2. Fox Test

8.4.3. Cycloergometer Power Test

8.4.3.1. Wingate Test 

8.4.4. Vo2max Test in the Field

8.4.4.1. Leger Test
8.4.4.2. Montreal University Test 
8.4.4.3. 1-MR Test
8.4.4.4. 12-Minute Test
8.4.4.5. 2.4-Kilometer Test

8.4.5. Field Test to Establish Training Areas

8.4.5.1. 30-15 Test IFT

8.4.6. UNCa Test
8.4.7. Yo-Yo Test

8.4.7.1. Yo-Yo Endurance YYET Level 1 and 2
8.4.7.2. Yo-Yo Intermittent Endurance YYEIT Level 1 and 2
8.4.7.3. Yo-Yo Intermittent Recovery YYERT Level 1 and 2

8.5. Neuromuscular Fitness Evaluation

8.5.1. Submaximal Repetition Test

8.5.1.1. Practical Applications for its Assessment
8.5.1.2. Validated Estimation Formulas for the Different Training Exercises

8.5.2. 1-MR Limitations

8.5.2.1. Protocol for its Performance
8.5.2.2. 1MR Valuation Limitations

8.5.3. Horizontal Jump Test

8.5.3.1. Assessment Protocols 

8.5.4. Speed Test (5m,10m,15m, Etc.)

8.5.4.1. Considerations on the Data Obtained in Time/Distance Assessments

8.5.5. Maximum/Submaximum Incremental Progressive Tests

8.5.5.1. Validated Protocols
8.5.5.2. Practical Applications

8.5.6. Vertical Jump Test 

8.5.6.1. Sj Jump
8.5.6.2. CMJ Jump
8.5.6.3. ABK Jump
8.5.6.4. DJ Test
8.5.6.5. Continuous Jump Test

8.5.7. Strength/Speed Vertical/Horizontal Profiles

8.5.7.1. Morin and Samozino Assessment Protocols
8.5.7.2. Practical Applications from a Strength/Speed Profile

8.5.8. Isometric Tests With Load Cell

 8.5.8.1. Voluntary Isometric Maximal Strength Test (IMS)
 8.5.8.2. Bilateral Deficit Isometry Test (%BLD)
 8.5.8.3. Lateral Deficit (%LD)
 8.5.8.4. Hamstring/Quadriceps Ratio Test

8.6. Assessment and Monitoring Tools

8.6.1. Heart Rate Monitors

8.6.1.1. Device Characteristics
8.6.1.2. Training Areas by Heart Rate

8.6.2. Lactate Analyzers 

8.6.2.1. Device Types, Performance and Characteristics
8.6.2.2. Training Zones According to the Lactate Threshold Limit (LT)

8.6.3. Gas Analyzers

8.6.3.1. Laboratory vs Portable Devices

8.6.4. GPS

8.6.4.1. GPS Types, Characteristics, Strengths and Limitations
8.6.4.2. Metrics Established to Interpret the External Load

8.6.5. Accelerometers

8.6.5.1. Types of Accelerometers and Characteristics
8.6.5.2. Practical Applications of Data Obtained From an Accelerometer

8.6.6. Position Transducers

8.6.6.1. Types of Transducers for Vertical and Horizontal Movements
8.6.6.2. Variables Measured and Estimated by of a Position Transducer
8.6.6.3. Data Obtained from a Position Transducer and its Applications to Training Programming

8.6.7. Strength Platforms

8.6.7.1. Types and Characteristics.of Strength Platforms
8.6.7.2. Variables Measured and Estimated by Means of a Strength Platform
8.6.7.3. Practical Approach to Training Programming

8.6.8. Load Cells

8.6.8.1. Cell Types, Characteristics and Performance
8.6.8.2. Uses and Applications for Sports Performance and Health

8.6.9. Photoelectric Cells

8.6.9.1. Characteristics and Limitations of the Devices
8.6.9.2. Practical Uses and Applicability

8.6.10. Mobile Applications

8.6.10.1. Description of the Most Used Apps on the Market: My Jump, PowerLift, Runmatic, Nordic 

8.7. Internal and External Load

8.7.1. Objective Means of Assessment

8.7.1.1. Speed of Execution
8.7.1.2. Average Mechanical Power
8.7.1.3. GPS Device Metrics

8.7.2. Subjective Means of Assessment

8.7.2.1. PSE
8.7.1.2. sPSE
8.7.1.3. Chronic/Acute Load Ratio

8.8. Fatigue

8.8.1. Fatigue and Recovery 
8.8.2. Assessments

8.8.2.1. Laboratory Objectives: CK, Urea, Cortisol, etc
8.8.2.2. Field Objectives: CMJ, Isometric Tests, etc
8.8.2.3. Subjective: Wellnes Scales, TQR, etc

8.8.3. Recovery Strategies: Cold-Water Immersion, Nutritional Strategies, Self-Massage, Sleep

8.9. Considerations for Practical Applications

8.9.1. Vertical Jump Test Practical Applications
8.9.2. Maximum/Submaximum Incremental Progressive Test Practical Applications
8.9.3. Vertical Strength-Speed Profile. Practical Applications

Module 9. Strength Training

9.1. Strength

9.1.1. Strength from Mechanics
9.1.2. Strength from Physiology
9.1.3. Applied Strength
9.1.4. Time-Strength Curve

9.1.4.1. Interpretation

9.1.5. Maximum Strength Training
9.1.6. RFD
9.1.7. Useful Strength
9.1.8. Strength- Speed-Power Curves 

 9.1.8.1. Interpretation 

9.1.9. Strength Deficit

9.2. Training Load

9.2.1. Strength Training Load
9.2.2. The Load
9.2.3. The Load: Volume 
9.2.4. The Load: Intensity 
9.2.5. The Load: Density 
9.2.6. Nature of the Effort

9.3. Strength Training in the Prevention and Rehabilitation of Injuries

9.3.1. Prevention and Rehabilitation of Injuries

9.3.1.1. Terminology
9.3.1.2. Concepts

9.3.2. Strength Training and Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Based on Scientific Evidence
9.3.3. Methodological Process of Strength Training in Injury Prevention and Functional Recovery

9.3.3.1. The Method
9.3.3.2. Applying the Method in Practice

9.3.4. Role of Core Stability (CORE) in Injury Prevention

9.3.4.1. CORE
9.3.4.2. CORE Training

9.4. Plyometric Method

9.4.1. Physiological Mechanisms
9.4.2. Muscle Actions in Plyometric Exercises
9.4.3. The Stretch – Shortening Cycle (SSC)

9.4.3.1. Use of Energy or Elastic Capacity
9.4.3.2. Reflex Involvement Series and Parallel Elastic Energy Accumulation

9.4.4. SSC Classification Scheme

9.4.4.1. Short SSC
9.4.4.2. Long SSC 

9.4.5. Properties of the Muscle and Tendon
9.4.6. Central Nervous System

9.4.6.1. Recruitment
9.4.6.2. Frequency (F)
9.4.6.3. Synchronization

9.5. Power Training

9.5.1. Power 

9.5.1.1. Power
9.5.1.2. Importance of Power in the Context of Sports Performance
9.5.1.3. Clarification of Power-Related Terminology

9.5.2. Factors Contributing to Peak Power Development
9.5.3. Structural Aspects Conditioning Power Production

9.5.3.1. Muscle Hypertrophy
9.5.3.2. Muscle Structure
9.5.3.3. Ratio of Fast and Slow Fibers in a Cross Section
9.5.3.4. Muscle Length and its Effect on Muscle Contraction
9.5.3.5. Quantity and Characteristics of Elastic Components

9.5.4. Neural Aspects Conditioning Power Production

9.5.4.1. Action Potential
9.5.4.2. Speed of Motor Unit Recruitment
9.5.4.3. Muscle Coordination
9.5.4.4. Intermuscular Coordination
9.5.4.5. Previous Muscle Status (PAP)
9.5.4.6. Neuromuscular Reflex Mechanisms and Their Incidence

9.5.5. Theoretical Aspects for Understanding the Strength-Time Curve

9.5.5.1. Strength Impulse
9.5.5.2. Phases of the Strength-Time Curve
9.5.5.3. Phases of Acceleration in the Strength-Time Curve
9.5.5.4. Maximum Acceleration Area of the Strength-Time Curve
9.5.5.5. Deceleration Phase of the Strength-Time Curve

9.5.6. Theoretical Aspects for Understanding Power Curves 

9.5.6.1. Energy-Time Curve
9.5.6.2. Energy-Displacement Curve
9.5.6.3. Optimal Workload for Maximum Power Development 

9.6. Vector Strength Training

9.6.1. The Force Vector

9.6.1.1. Axial Vector
9.6.1.2. Horizontal Vector
9.6.1.3. Rotational Vector

9.6.2. Benefits of Using this Terminology
9.6.3. Basic Vectors in Training

9.6.3.1. The Main Sporting Gestures
9.6.3.2. The Main Overload Exercises
9.6.3.3. The Main Training Exercises

9.7. Main Methods for Strength Training

9.7.1. Own Body Weight
9.7.2. Free Exercises
9.7.3. PAP

9.7.3.1. Definition 
9.7.3.2. Application of PAP Prior to Energy-Related Sports Disciplines

9.7.4. Exercises with Machines
9.7.5. Complex Training
9.7.6. Exercises and Their Transfer
9.7.7. Contrasts
9.7.8. Cluster Training

9.8. VBT

9.8.1. Applying VBT

9.8.1.1. Degree of Stability of Execution Speed with Each Percentage of 1MR

9.8.2. Scheduled Load and Actual Load

9.8.2.1. Variables Involved in the Difference Between Programmed Load and Actual Training Load

9.8.3. VBT as a Solution to the Problem of Using 1MR and nMR to Program Loads
9.8.4. VBT and Degree of Fatigue

9.8.4.1. Connection to Lactate
9.8.4.2. Connection to Ammonium

9.8.5. VBT in Relation to the Loss of Speed and Percentage of Repetitions Performed

9.8.5.1. Define the Different Degrees of Effort in the Same Series
9.8.5.2. Different Adaptations According to the Degree of Speed Loss in the Series

9.8.6. Methodological Proposals According to Different Authors

9.9. Strength in Connection to Hypertrophy

9.9.1. Hypertrophy-Inducing Mechanism: Mechanical Stress
9.9.2. Hypertrophy-Inducing Mechanism: Metabolic Stress
9.9.3. Hypertrophy-Inducing Mechanism: Muscle Damage
9.9.4. Hypertrophy Programming Variables

9.9.4.1. Frequency (F)
9.9.4.2. Volume
9.9.4.3. Intensity
9.9.4.4. Cadence
9.9.4.5. Series and Repetitions
9.9.4.6. Density
9.9.4.7. Order in the Execution of Exercises

9.9.5. Training Variables and Their Different Structural Effects

9.9.5.1. Effect on Different Types of Fiber
9.9.5.2. Effects on the Tendon
9.9.5.3. Fascicle Length 
9.9.5.4. Peneation Angle

9.10. Eccentric Strength Training

9.10.1. Eccentric Training

9.10.1.1. Eccentric Training
9.10.1.2. Different Types of Eccentric Training

9.10.2. Eccentric Training and Performance
9.10.3. Eccentric Training in the Prevention and Rehabilitation of Injuries
9.10.4. Technology Applied to Eccentric Training

9.10.4.1. Conical Pulleys
9.10.4.2. Isoinertial Devices

Module 10. Indoor Targeted Personal Training

10.1. Metabolic Syndrome

10.1.1. Metabolic Syndrome
10.1.2. Epidemiology of Metabolic Syndrome
10.1.3. The Patient with a Syndrome Considerations for Intervention 

10.2. Pathophysiological Bases

10.2.1. Definition of Metabolic Syndrome and Health Risks
10.2.2. Pathophysiological Aspects of the Disease

10.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

10.3.1. Metabolic Syndrome and its Assessment in the Clinical Setting
10.3.2. Biomarkers, Clinical Indicators and Metabolic Syndrome
10.3.3. Metabolic Syndrome, Its Assessment and Follow-Up by the Physical Exercise Specialist
10.3.4. Diagnosis and Intervention Protocol for Metabolic Syndrome

10.4. Protocols and Treatments

10.4.1. Lifestyle and Its Relationship with Metabolic Syndrome
10.4.2. Nutrition and Its Importance in Metabolic Syndrome 
10.4.3. Exercise: Role with Metabolic Syndrome
10.4.4. The Patient with Metabolic Syndrome and Pharmacologic Treatment: Considerations for the Exercise Professional. 

10.5. Indoor Training Plan with Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

10.5.1. Customer Level Specification 
10.5.2. Objectives 
10.5.3. Assessment Processes
10.5.4. Operability with Respect to Spatial and Material Resources

10.6. Programming of Indoor Strength Training

10.6.1. Objectives of Strength Training for Metabolic Syndrome
10.6.2. Volume, Intensity and Recovery of Strength Training for Metabolic Syndrome
10.6.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Strength Training for People with Metabolic Syndrome
10.6.4. Design of Strength Training Programs for People with Metabolic Syndrome

10.7. Indoor Resistance Training Program

10.7.1. Objectives of Resistance Training for Metabolic Syndrome
10.7.2. Volume, Intensity and Recovery from Resistance Training for People with Metabolic Syndrome 
10.7.3. Choice of Exercises and Methods of Resistance Training for People with Metabolic Syndrome
10.7.4. Design of Resistance Training Programs for People with Metabolic Syndrome

10.8. Precautions and Contraindications in Indoor Training

10.8.1. Assessments for the Performance of Physical Exercise in the Population with Metabolic Syndrome
10.8.2. Contraindications Regarding the Development of Activity in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

10.9. Nutrition and Lifestyle in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

10.9.1. Nutritional Aspects in Metabolic Syndrome
10.9.2. Examples of Nutritional Intervention in Metabolic Syndrome

10.10. Design of Indoor Training Programs for Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

10.10.1. Design of Training Programs for People with Diabetes
10.10.2. Design of Training Sessions for People with Diabetes
10.10.3. Design of Comprehensive (Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary) Intervention Programs for People with Diabetes

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