A 100% postgraduate diploma that allows students to gain an in-depth knowledge in a dynamic way in Coaching and Sports Psychology Applied to Football over a period of 6 months”

Often, poor management of the psychological pressures experienced on a field of play can lead to a team's defeat, when it has been preparing for a sporting event for weeks. Therefore, controlling an aspect as crucial as the mental state of an individual or team is essential to achieve overall objectives.

In this regard, elite clubs include sports psychologists in their staff who are able to diagnose and apply the most effective therapeutic strategies. However, any professional wishing to progress in this field must have a solid foundation in this area to be able to perform their tasks at an optimal level. For this reason, TECH Technological University has designed this 6-month online postgraduate diploma in Coaching and Sports Psychology in Football.

This is an intensive program that allows students to delve into the structure of a team, how it works, and the role of all team members. In addition, thanks to the first-class teaching material of this program, you will deepen your knowledge of the psychology applied to this sport.

In addition, thanks to the Relearning system, you will be able to reduce the number of study hours and time it takes to memorize learnings, as you will mainly focus on the most important concepts that are covered during this academic course.

Undoubtedly, an ideal option for those who wish to progress in this sector through a quality education, which neither requires face-to-face classes, nor strict class schedules. In this way, graduates will find it easier to self-manage their time and combine a postgraduate diploma with daily personal commitments.

At any time of the day, delve into the psychological work of a football team coach”

This postgraduate diploma in Coaching and Sports Psychology in Football contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in football, 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 practice
• 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 

Multimedia pills, specialized readings and case studies are part of the extensive supporting material for this teaching”

The program's teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who bring their experience within the field to this training program, as well as recognized specialists from prestigious leading 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 programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on problem-based learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by renowned experts.

Thanks to this program, you will be able to create a far more cohesive football team with a solid structure”

You will have a much broader vision of individual, team and systemic coaching applied to the world of football”

The psychological aspect influences an athlete's performance as much as their physical ability to reach optimal performance levels. For this reason, this diploma aims to provide students with the most advanced knowledge in coaching and sport psychology in football. In addition, the graduate is provided with an extensive syllabus with a theoretical-practical approach and the most advanced pedagogical tools available in today's academic landscape. Undoubtedly, this is unique opportunity to progress, which is only offered by TECH Technological University, the world's largest digital university.

The theoretical and practical perspective of this postgraduate diploma will allow you to increase the concentration and motivation of your players”

General Objectives

• Understand the origin, history and evolution of football
• Explore the organization of a club and everything pertaining to the sporting environment
• Strengthen your knowledge in current technical-tactical skills
• Examine the changes in football analysis with the introduction of new technologies
• Describe physical training and re-training as a fundamental part of present-day football
• Highlight the importance of good nutrition to enable a good sports performance
• Identify each member of the coaching staff and their roles in a football club
• Explore psychology as a fundamental part of a football player’s performance

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Structure and operation of a football team

• Understand the organizational structure of a football club
• Differentiate between the different sporting bodies
• Distinguish between the roles of the different sporting and non-sporting sections

Module 2. Coaching staff

• Explore the evolution of the working methods employed by the coaching staff
• Explain the different roles played by the various members of a team's staff
• Delve into the role of the goalkeeper and their training
• Analyze the new technologies used for the maintenance of football pitches

Module 3. Psychology in football

• Establish and define clearly and concisely what sports psychology is, as well as its benefits in the world of football
• Adopt an approach that considers the most influential and adaptable psychological variables in football
• Provide group management tools 
• Study the psychological pyramid of sports performance

Increase your leadership skills as a core member of a coaching staff and enhance the sports performance of your teams”