Athlete Health and Performance
Sport Project• 10 Day • €80
Preparation
- Upon acceptance to the course, participants will be directed to an online platform where they will access basic information, articles, videos, scientific publications and other resources on sports physiology, training science, nutrition, injury prevention, rehabilitation and related topics.
- Participants will receive a guidance document with up-to-date information and practices on athlete health and performance.
- Prior to the course, an online meeting will be held with participants to discuss the course program, expectations, use of the online platform and other logistical information.
Course Description
This course aims to improve the health and performance of athletes by providing coaches, trainers, sports teachers, educators, sports club managers and all professionals working in sports with comprehensive knowledge and skills in sports physiology, training science, nutrition, injury prevention and rehabilitation. The course will provide detailed information and practical applications on topics such as energy systems, muscle physiology, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, training principles, periodization, nutrients, sports nutrition, injury mechanisms, first aid, rehabilitation protocols and sports psychology.
Objectives of the Course
- To understand the concepts of sports physiology and training science.
- To learn about energy systems, muscle physiology and cardiovascular system.
- To gain awareness of training principles, periodization and training loads.
- To have knowledge about sports nutrition and nutrients.
- To learn and apply injury prevention and rehabilitation methods.
- To understand and use sport psychology and motivation techniques.
- Develop science-based approaches to improve athletes’ health and performance.
Methodology
- Interactive presentations and discussions
- Group work and case studies
- Training planning and evaluation exercises
- Preparing and analyzing a nutrition plan
- Injury prevention and rehabilitation techniques applications
- Sports psychology and motivational techniques workshops
- Expert guest lectures (sports physicians, physiotherapists, dieticians, sports psychologists, etc.)
- Online forums and discussion groups
- Peer learning and feedback
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the course;
- Will be able to explain the concepts of sports physiology and training science.
- They will have knowledge about energy systems, muscle physiology and cardiovascular system.
- They will be aware of training principles, periodization and training loads.
- They will have knowledge about athlete nutrition and nutrients.
- Will be able to apply injury prevention and rehabilitation methods.
- Understand and use sport psychology and motivation techniques.
- Develop science-based approaches to improve the health and performance of athletes.
Following
- Participants will complete an online evaluation questionnaire at the end of the course and provide feedback on the effectiveness of the course.
- Participants will be able to stay in touch with each other and the trainers through the online platform after the course, share their experiences and get support.
- Participants will be encouraged to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in their own field of work and to continue to develop themselves in athlete health and performance.
Daily schedule of training activities:
Day 1
Meet and greet
Introduction to Sports Physiology and Training Science
The human body and the effects of exercise
Activity: Watching and discussing videos about sports physiology
Introduction to Sports Physiology and Training Science
The human body and the effects of exercise
Activity: Watching and discussing videos about sports physiology
Day 2
Energy Systems: ATP-PC, Glycolytic and Oxidative Systems
Energy production and sports performance
Event: Presentations on the role of energy systems in different sports
Energy production and sports performance
Event: Presentations on the role of energy systems in different sports
Day 3
Muscle Physiology: Muscle Type, Contraction and Adaptation
Strength, power and endurance training
Activity: Laboratory studies and demonstrations on muscle physiology
Strength, power and endurance training
Activity: Laboratory studies and demonstrations on muscle physiology
Day 4
Cardiovascular System: Heart, Vessels and Blood
Cardio training and cardiovascular health
Activity: Cardio training planning and execution
Cardio training and cardiovascular health
Activity: Cardio training planning and execution
Day 5
Respiratory System Respiration and Gas Exchange
Respiratory capacity and training
Activity: Breathing exercises and breathing techniques
Respiratory capacity and training
Activity: Breathing exercises and breathing techniques
Day 6
Training Principles: Overload, Specificity and Recycling
Training program design and periodization
Activity Preparing a training program for different sports branches
Training program design and periodization
Activity Preparing a training program for different sports branches
Day 7
Nutrition: Sports Nutrition and Nutrients
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals
Activity Preparing and analyzing an athlete nutrition plan
Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals
Activity Preparing and analyzing an athlete nutrition plan
Day 8
Injury Prevention: Risk Factors and Preventive Measures
Warm-up, cool-down, flexibility and strengthening exercises
Activity: Practice and demonstrations of injury prevention techniques
Warm-up, cool-down, flexibility and strengthening exercises
Activity: Practice and demonstrations of injury prevention techniques
Day 9
Rehabilitation Treatment and Recovery after Injury
Physical therapy, manual therapy and exercise programs
Activity: Review of rehabilitation protocols and case studies
Physical therapy, manual therapy and exercise programs
Activity: Review of rehabilitation protocols and case studies
Day 10
Sport Psychology: Motivation, Focus and Performance
Stress management, confidence and mental training
Course evaluation and closing
Certificate ceremony and farewell
Activity: Feedback collection and future plans
Stress management, confidence and mental training
Course evaluation and closing
Certificate ceremony and farewell
Activity: Feedback collection and future plans
Target Audience
This course is suitable for coaches, coaches, sports teachers, trainers, educators, sports club managers and all professionals who work or want to work in the field of athlete health and performance in Erasmus+ Sport.
