- High energy phosphates (ATP and PCr)
- Macronutrient metabolism
- Biochemistry of muscle performance
- Cellular oxidation and free radicals
- Anaerobic alactic system (ATP-PCr)
- Anaerobic lactic anaerobic system or anaerobic glycolysis
- Aerobic (oxidative) system
- Simultaneous work of the three energy systems
- Stress and activation hormones (adrenaline and noradrenaline)
- Insulin and glucagon: regulating blood glucose during exertion
- Anabolic and catabolic hormones
- Hormone signalling and performance
- Skeletal muscle anatomy
- Skeletal muscle contraction
- Mechanical properties: strength, power and fatigue
- Relationship with the nervous system
- Muscular adaptations
- Cardiovascular and respiratory adaptations
- Metabolic adaptations
- O2 consumption
- VO2 submaximal work VO2max vs VO2max
- Experimental determination
- Anaerobic threshold (lactic)
- Ventilatory threshold
- Practical evaluation
- Central vs. peripheral fatigue
- Lactate, Pi, H+ and substrate depletion
- Psychological factors
- Altitude and hypoxia: aerobic adaptation and erythropoiesis
- Extreme temperatures
- Dehydration and overload
- Neurophysiological basis of force production
- Types of force manifestations
- Theoretical models and contemporary paradigms
- Initial strength assessment and quantification
- Cargo components
- Internal and external load monitoring and recording: physiological, mechanical and perceptual indicators
- Individualisation of the training stimulus
- Biomechanical and physiological definition of power
- Force-Speed Ratio
- Neuromuscular determinants of power
- Assessment and development of power in different sports disciplines
- Classical and contemporary methods
- Speed and power zone training
- Isometric, eccentric and variable training
- Design of integrated strength programmes
- Fundamentals of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSSC)
- Types of plyometric exercises
- Plyometric load progression and control
- Integration of plyometrics in strength and power programmes
- Vectorial conceptualisation of force
- Three-dimensional motion analysis
- Practical application of vector analysis
- Use of motion analysis technologies and force platforms
- Physiological basis of muscle hypertrophy
- Training variables that stimulate functional hypertrophy
- Synergy between strength, power and hypertrophy
- Nutritional and recovery strategies associated with muscle development
- Biomechanical and muscular risk factors in high performance
- Compensatory strength training
- Evidence-based preventive programmes
- Theoretical background and contextualisation
- Typology of tests and applications in sports performance
- Implementation, control and registration processes
- Interpretation of results and application in sports planning
- Ethical and quality considerations in evaluation
- Introductory aspects of body composition
- Methods of measuring body composition
- Obesity
- Introductory aspects of aerobic capacity
- Assessment methods and types of aerobic tests
- Physiological and neurobiological adaptations to aerobic training
- Aerobic training methods and application in sports performance
- Introduction to the neuromuscular system
- Assessment of muscular strength and endurance
- Analysis of balance and postural stability
- What is electromyography?
- Introduction to sports technology
- Movement analysis and new technologies
- Technological future in sport
- Types of digital applications for anatomical and functional analysis
- General concepts of fatigue: definition and nature
- Types of fatigue
- Fatigue conditioning factors
- Importance in sports performance
- Classification of the Nervous System. Cytology
- Resting or Membrane Potential
- Receptors. Generating Potential
- Potential for Action
- Synapses
- Neural circuits
- Central Nervous System Morphogenesis
- Morphology of the Central Nervous System
- Somatosensory system. Exteroception and nocioception
- Sensory system. Proprioception
- Functional organisation of the Motor System
- Vegetative or Autonomic Nervous System
- Mechanics of movement
- Anatomical foundations of movement
- Motor learning
- Main models of motor learning
- Motor learning theories
- The teaching-learning process
- Mechanisms involved in motor learning
- Factors involved in the motor learning process
- Motor skills
- Introduction
- Sport Psychology
- Relationship of Psychology with Sport Psychology
- Functions of Sport Psychology
- Sport Psychology today
- The Sport Psychologist
- Functions of the Sport Psychologist
- What are not the functions of the Sport Psychologist?
- The Sport Psychologist within a sports organisation
- The Sport Psychologist in high performance
- Psychological needs in sport
- The purpose of psychological intervention
- Psychological variables, skills and techniques
- Psychological skills training
- Types of psychological intervention
- The role of psychology
- Athletes' participation in psychological preparation
- Developmental development and physical activity
- Socialisation and physical activity
- Sport
- Sports training
- Sports performance
- General components of a psychological preparedness programme
- Significant principles for planning psychological training
- Psychological training planning
- Design of psychological training programmes
- Psychological intervention in arbitration
- Psychological intervention in individual and team sports
- Psychology and adapted sport
- Talent spotting
- Activation, anxiety and stress
- Anxiety in competition
- Assessing anxiety and stress levels
- Conceptualisation of self-esteem
- Self-respect
- Dealing with criticism
- Responding to complaints
- Creativity
- The formation of personal identity
- What is Coaching?
- Origins of the term “Coaching”
- Main currents of influence
- New trends in Coaching
- Coaching in sports training
- Optimisation of sport strategy
- Creep
- Responsibility and functions of the trainer-coach
- Objectives, mission and values
- Key factors in sports coaching
- Roles and interaction
- The contract: initial assessment and establishment of the relationship
- Assessment and design of the action plan
- Work and training sessions
- Evaluation of progress
- The first session
- Concentration
- Attributional style
- Self-confidence and Security
- Injury prevention
- Sports injuries and classification
- Psychological factors related to sports injuries
- Prevention-oriented intervention
- Rehabilitation-oriented interventions
- Identity and group cohesion
- Group vs Team
- Individual, collective and environmental factors in the achievement of the team's goals
- Positive thinking
- Motivation
- Self-assessment and expectations
- Voltage and energy regulation
- Winning intention
- Physical health care
- Psychological health care
- Mind-body balance
- The coach-trainer as leader and mentor
- Influence and power
- Leader-centred approaches: leadership traits and styles
- Situational or contingency theories
- Leadership styles
- Sporting talent
- Traditional approach to talent spotting
- New alternatives to the process of detecting sporting talent
- Psychological variables and assessment tools in talent detection