Physical Conditioning for Football Performance

Course Level

Scottish FA Physical Conditioning for Football Performance

Coaching Pathway

Specialist

Course Aims & Objectives

To further the course candidate’s knowledge and understanding of:

• The physical, physiological and nutritional demands of football in relation to both training and match play.
• The assessment of players in relation to the demands of the game and to the profiling of individual strengths and weaknesses.
• The design and delivery of appropriate and effective sport specific conditioning programmes for football, across all levels of the player pathway.
• The monitoring, recording and analysis of intervention programmes.

Target Candidate

The course is specifically designed for coaches with an interest in the physical preparation of football players and aims to provide candidates with the required theoretical and practical knowledge to support the delivery of athletic development/physical conditioning programmes of elite and youth academy players.

This course will be particularly relevant and applicable to coaches wishing to develop their knowledge and understanding of contemporary approaches used in the physical conditioning of football players.

Admission Criteria/Pre-Requisites

In order to gain access to the Scottish FA Physical Conditioning for Football Performance course, candidates must:

• Be at least 20 years of age by the start date of the course
• Working with a team at elite youth, semi-professional or professional level

Be a Scottish FA/UEFA ‘B’ Licence holder

The following criteria are also desirable:

• To have had a good level of playing experience
• To be qualified in First Aid and able to provide evidence of Defibrillator Training

Overseas/ international candidates

In addition to the above, overseas/ international candidates must also submit:

• Evidence of UEFA ‘B’ Licence Certificate (as well as evidence of appropriate CPD accreditation (if applicable)
• Coaching & Playing/Football CV
• Two written references
• Letter of support (normally from the club/ team that will be worked with for the duration of the course)

Course Duration

The course will be delivered over a period of six months in a modular format (five blocks of two days) and will involve theoretical and practical, pitch based and gym based sessions.

Total contact will be approximately 120 hours plus directed study, assignments and placement experience.

Assessment

Course assessments have been designed to evaluate the learning outcomes associated with the programme, as well as being relevant to the game.

Assessment tasks will include a mix of practical pitch/gym based delivery, log book, case studies, club placement and integrated assignments.

Cost

£960

Quality Mark Discount

Not applicable

Payment

Payment must be made online, at the time of booking.

Cost inclusive

Access to the Scottish FA Live LMS (Learning Management System), including all course notes and materials; Adidas kit (not including boots/trainers); access to coaching session planning software; lunches during each day of the course (dinner will also be given should course timetabling dictate evening sessions); tuition and assessment fees.

Additional Information

During practical components of the course, all course candidates will be expected to participate in football-related activity for the full duration of the course.

The Scottish FA Live LMS (Learning Management System) will be utilised for the dissemination of all course materials and information; candidates are expected to check the LMS regularly for updates and notifications. Similarly, all given tasks and assignments must be uploaded to the LMS and completed in an appropriate format. It is therefore a requirement that candidates have a basic level of computer literacy. 

Course completion

On successful completion of the Scottish FA Physical Conditioning for Football Performance course, candidates will receive the Scottish FA physical Conditioning for Football Performance award.

Award Validity

The Scottish FA/UEFA Pro Licence must be kept valid by accruing a minimum of fifteen hours of accredited CPD (Continuous Professional Development) every three years.

Further information

Please email: coaching@scottishfa.co.uk