Professional Diploma in Introduction to Football

• The fundamentals of our game.
  • MODULE 1: The “support” sciences of Barca Football
  • MODULE 2: Composing elements
  • MODULE 3: The identifying Components of Barca Football
  • MODULE 4: The game as a process
• An introduction to nutrition and metabolism in football.
  • MODULE 1: Game demands and understanding the physiological demands of football
  • MODULE 2: Introduction to Metabolism and nutrition in football
  • MODULE 3: Energy balance and body composition
  • MODULE 4: Dietary strategies for training and match days
• Pedagogical exchange with the player: the role of the coach-educator in the learning process.
  • MODULE 1: Critical thinking and methodological context. Where do we come from and where are we going? Understanding the ultimate goal of methodology and how to integrate all existing elements in the learning context
  • MODULE 2: The learning of the coach. Why does the coach see what he sees? Understanding how his behaviours emerge and how to achieve harmony with the team context
  • MODULE 3: Coach-player interaction. How to optimise information exchange and have a greater impact on the learning process. Understanding the context through which the player’s naturalised behaviours are facilitated and generated
  • MODULE 4: Pedagogical exchange with the player. Strategies and learning environment
• The life of the elite athlete.
  • MODULE 1: Systemic model
  • MODULE 2: Sports career model I and II
  • MODULE 3: Dual career
  • MODULE 4: Intervention examples in transition stages in the athlete’s life
• High pressure in football.
  • MODULE 1: High pressure in the defensive phase. Theoretical framework
  • MODULE 2: Most common defensive structures
  • MODULE 3: Training methodology for high pressure in football
  • MODULE 4: Data for a good interpretation in the analysis of high pressure in football
• Methodology of observation in youth football.
  • MODULE 1: Introduction to video observation
  • MODULE 2: Observation in a training session
  • MODULE 3: Observation in competition matches
  • MODULE 4: Individual player observation
• Analysis of the start phase of the game.
  • MODULE 1: Definition and evolution of the start phase and understanding general analysis criteria
  • MODULE 2: Study of the structural elements of the start phase
  • MODULE 3: Study of the dynamic elements of the start phase
  • MODULE 4: Statistical analysis, selection, and presentation of information
• Analysis of set piece actions.
  • MODULE 1: The importance of Set piece Actions (SPA) and introduction to their analysis
  • MODULE 2: Analysis of Defensive SPAs
  • MODULE 3: Analysis of Offensive SPAs
  • MODULE 4: Methodological trends in the training of SPAs
• Development of women’s football.
  • MODULE 1: Challenges of women’s football – Historical, institutional, and cultural barriers
  • MODULE 2: Opportunities in women’s football – Financing and strategic investment
  • MODULE 3: Cause-based marketing – Women’s football and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)
  • MODULE 4: Gender equality as a global brand – The future of the women’s football business
• Multidisciplinary work in health and performance.
  • MODULE 1: Physiology and injury susceptibility of the female football player
  • MODULE 2: Prevention, recovery, and rehabilitation of injuries
  • MODULE 3: Invisible training: nutrition and rest
  • MODULE 4: Psychology and sociological context

• To develop technical and tactical skills in Football.
• To understand the foundations and foster understanding of nutrition and metabolism in football athletes.
• To teach strategic management and the monetisation of sports entities.
• To implement sports analytics to improve performance.

Duration: 10 months.
Average Dedication: 6/8 weekly hours.
Delivered in: English.

Aimed at:
• Coaches.
• Professionals interested in sports sciences and physical performance.
• Sports leaders.
• Professionals in the field of communication and marketing in sports environments.
• Professionals interested in getting involved in the sports field.

• Paco Seirul.lo
• Ian Rollo
• Ana Merayo García
• Alberto Angelastri
• Joan Vicente Armengol
• Isidre Ramón Madir
• Jordi Pons Bolívar
• Dr Argyro Elisavet Manoli
• Berta Carles

• 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.

Certify Your Skills

Thanks to our integration with remote supervision technologies, the Verified Certificate of Approval:

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

A good understanding of football and coaching would be beneficial.