Specialised Program in Strength and Conditioning

• Neuromuscular Basis for Strength Training
  • MODULE 1: Characteristics of the musculoskeletal system
  • MODULE 2: Muscle action and its relationship to sports
  • MODULE 3: Systemic changes in detraining and immobilisation
  • MODULE 4: Assessment of muscular properties in relation to sport
• Strength Training Methodology: Application in Sports Performance and Post-Injury Rehabilitation
  • MODULE 1: Contextualization: how can we adapt strength training to team sports?
  • MODULE 2: Strength workload methodology in situation sports
  • MODULE 3: Integrating strength workload into planning and programming of situation sports
  • MODULE 4: Strength in the design of sports specific tasks. Examples based on football
• Strength and Muscle Power as Key Features in Rehabilitation from Sports Injuries
  • MODULE 1: Analysis of injury in sports: injury mechanisms and associated risk factors
  • MODULE 2: Sports injuries and their relationship with the quality of strength
  • MODULE 3: Strength manifestations and muscle power in the post-injury rehabilitation process
  • MODULE 4: New paradigms in strength training: muscle building through vascular occlusion
• Technology, Strength Training, and Muscle Power
  • MODULE 1: Technology, equipment and general strength training
  • MODULE 2: Technology, equipment and specific strength training in relation to sports
  • MODULE 3: Technology in strength and muscle power evaluation
  • MODULE 4: Interactive technology and strength training
• Injury Prevention
  • MODULE 1: Basic concepts in epidemiology and injury prevention
  • MODULE 2: Muscle injury prevention
  • MODULE 3: Prevention of joint injuries
  • MODULE 4: Integrative reading

• Enhance critical analysis by completing a training program focused on various professional roles in sports science and health
• Improve sports performance and injury prevention through a deeper understanding of strength training and muscle power methodologies
• Apply appropriate methodologies in designing post-injury rehabilitation processes, particularly where strength development is crucial
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of emerging strength training methodologies, supported by a solid scientific foundation
• Propose effective injury prevention strategies based on scientific evidence

Duration: 5 months.
Average dedication: 6/8 weekly hours.
Delivered in: English.

Aimed at:
• Strength and Conditioning coaches;
• Physiotherapists;
• Return-to-Play coaches.

• Guarantee transparency of the certification process.
• Validates the identity of the certificate holder.
• Accredits the acquisition of specific competencies and skills.

• 24-hour access to study material, from anywhere on any device.
• Accompaniment, monitoring, and virtual support from an expert in the field.
• Activities and assessments with personalised feedback.
• Discussion forums and interaction with colleagues from all over the world.
• Certificate issued by Barca Innovation Hub and endorsed by the corresponding institution.
• Self-assessment to measure your learning progress.

A good understanding of training and the human body would be beneficial.