1. High energy phosphates (ATP and PCr)
  2. Macronutrient metabolism
  3. Biochemistry of muscle performance
  4. Cellular oxidation and free radicals

  1. Anaerobic alactic system (ATP-PCr)
  2. Anaerobic lactic anaerobic system or anaerobic glycolysis
  3. Aerobic (oxidative) system
  4. Simultaneous work of the three energy systems

  1. Stress and activation hormones (adrenaline and noradrenaline)
  2. Insulin and glucagon: regulating blood glucose during exertion
  3. Anabolic and catabolic hormones
  4. Hormone signalling and performance

  1. Skeletal muscle anatomy
  2. Skeletal muscle contraction
  3. Mechanical properties: strength, power and fatigue
  4. Relationship with the nervous system

  1. Muscular adaptations
  2. Cardiovascular and respiratory adaptations
  3. Metabolic adaptations

  1. O2 consumption
  2. VO2 submaximal work VO2max vs VO2max
  3. Experimental determination

  1. Anaerobic threshold (lactic)
  2. Ventilatory threshold
  3. Practical evaluation

  1. Central vs. peripheral fatigue
  2. Lactate, Pi, H+ and substrate depletion
  3. Psychological factors

  1. Altitude and hypoxia: aerobic adaptation and erythropoiesis
  2. Extreme temperatures
  3. Dehydration and overload

            1. Neurophysiological basis of force production
            2. Types of force manifestations
            3. Theoretical models and contemporary paradigms
            4. Initial strength assessment and quantification

            1. Cargo components
            2. Internal and external load monitoring and recording: physiological, mechanical and perceptual indicators
            3. Individualisation of the training stimulus

            1. Biomechanical and physiological definition of power
            2. Force-Speed Ratio
            3. Neuromuscular determinants of power
            4. Assessment and development of power in different sports disciplines

            1. Classical and contemporary methods
            2. Speed and power zone training
            3. Isometric, eccentric and variable training
            4. Design of integrated strength programmes

            1. Fundamentals of the stretch-shortening cycle (SSSC)
            2. Types of plyometric exercises
            3. Plyometric load progression and control
            4. Integration of plyometrics in strength and power programmes

            1. Vectorial conceptualisation of force
            2. Three-dimensional motion analysis
            3. Practical application of vector analysis
            4. Use of motion analysis technologies and force platforms

            1. Physiological basis of muscle hypertrophy
            2. Training variables that stimulate functional hypertrophy
            3. Synergy between strength, power and hypertrophy
            4. Nutritional and recovery strategies associated with muscle development

            1. Biomechanical and muscular risk factors in high performance
            2. Compensatory strength training
            3. Evidence-based preventive programmes

                                            1. Theoretical background and contextualisation
                                            2. Typology of tests and applications in sports performance
                                            3. Implementation, control and registration processes
                                            4. Interpretation of results and application in sports planning
                                            5. Ethical and quality considerations in evaluation

                                            1. Introductory aspects of body composition
                                            2. Methods of measuring body composition
                                            3. Obesity

                                            1. Introductory aspects of aerobic capacity
                                            2. Assessment methods and types of aerobic tests
                                            3. Physiological and neurobiological adaptations to aerobic training
                                            4. Aerobic training methods and application in sports performance

                                            1. Introduction to the neuromuscular system
                                            2. Assessment of muscular strength and endurance
                                            3. Analysis of balance and postural stability
                                            4. What is electromyography?

                                            1. Introduction to sports technology
                                            2. Movement analysis and new technologies
                                            3. Technological future in sport
                                            4. Types of digital applications for anatomical and functional analysis

                                            1. General concepts of fatigue: definition and nature
                                            2. Types of fatigue
                                            3. Fatigue conditioning factors
                                            4. Importance in sports performance

                                                                      1. Classification of the Nervous System. Cytology
                                                                      2. Resting or Membrane Potential
                                                                      3. Receptors. Generating Potential
                                                                      4. Potential for Action
                                                                      5. Synapses
                                                                      6. Neural circuits
                                                                      7. Central Nervous System Morphogenesis
                                                                      8. Morphology of the Central Nervous System

                                                                      1. Somatosensory system. Exteroception and nocioception
                                                                      2. Sensory system. Proprioception
                                                                      3. Functional organisation of the Motor System
                                                                      4. Vegetative or Autonomic Nervous System

                                                                      1. Mechanics of movement
                                                                      2. Anatomical foundations of movement

                                                                      1. Motor learning
                                                                      2. Main models of motor learning
                                                                      3. Motor learning theories
                                                                      4. The teaching-learning process
                                                                      5. Mechanisms involved in motor learning
                                                                      6. Factors involved in the motor learning process
                                                                      7. Motor skills

                                                                      1. Introduction
                                                                      2. Sport Psychology
                                                                      3. Relationship of Psychology with Sport Psychology
                                                                      4. Functions of Sport Psychology
                                                                      5. Sport Psychology today

                                                                      1. The Sport Psychologist
                                                                      2. Functions of the Sport Psychologist
                                                                      3. What are not the functions of the Sport Psychologist?
                                                                      4. The Sport Psychologist within a sports organisation
                                                                      5. The Sport Psychologist in high performance

                                                                      1. Psychological needs in sport
                                                                      2. The purpose of psychological intervention
                                                                      3. Psychological variables, skills and techniques
                                                                      4. Psychological skills training
                                                                      5. Types of psychological intervention
                                                                      6. The role of psychology
                                                                      7. Athletes' participation in psychological preparation

                                                                      1. Developmental development and physical activity
                                                                      2. Socialisation and physical activity

                                                                      1. Sport
                                                                      2. Sports training
                                                                      3. Sports performance
                                                                      4. General components of a psychological preparedness programme
                                                                      5. Significant principles for planning psychological training
                                                                      6. Psychological training planning
                                                                      7. Design of psychological training programmes
                                                                      8. Psychological intervention in arbitration
                                                                      9. Psychological intervention in individual and team sports
                                                                      10. Psychology and adapted sport
                                                                      11. Talent spotting

                                                                      1. Activation, anxiety and stress
                                                                      2. Anxiety in competition
                                                                      3. Assessing anxiety and stress levels

                                                                      1. Conceptualisation of self-esteem
                                                                      2. Self-respect
                                                                      3. Dealing with criticism
                                                                      4. Responding to complaints
                                                                      5. Creativity

                                                                      1. The formation of personal identity
                                                                      2. What is Coaching?
                                                                      3. Origins of the term “Coaching”
                                                                      4. Main currents of influence
                                                                      5. New trends in Coaching

                                                                      1. Coaching in sports training
                                                                      2. Optimisation of sport strategy
                                                                      3. Creep

                                                                      1. Responsibility and functions of the trainer-coach
                                                                      2. Objectives, mission and values
                                                                      3. Key factors in sports coaching
                                                                      4. Roles and interaction

                                                                      1. The contract: initial assessment and establishment of the relationship
                                                                      2. Assessment and design of the action plan
                                                                      3. Work and training sessions
                                                                      4. Evaluation of progress
                                                                      5. The first session

                                                                      1. Concentration
                                                                      2. Attributional style
                                                                      3. Self-confidence and Security
                                                                      4. Injury prevention

                                                                      1. Sports injuries and classification
                                                                      2. Psychological factors related to sports injuries
                                                                      3. Prevention-oriented intervention
                                                                      4. Rehabilitation-oriented interventions

                                                                      1. Identity and group cohesion
                                                                      2. Group vs Team
                                                                      3. Individual, collective and environmental factors in the achievement of the team's goals

                                                                      1. Positive thinking
                                                                      2. Motivation
                                                                      3. Self-assessment and expectations
                                                                      4. Voltage and energy regulation
                                                                      5. Winning intention

                                                                      1. Physical health care
                                                                      2. Psychological health care
                                                                      3. Mind-body balance

                                                                      1. The coach-trainer as leader and mentor
                                                                      2. Influence and power
                                                                      3. Leader-centred approaches: leadership traits and styles
                                                                      4. Situational or contingency theories
                                                                      5. Leadership styles

                                                                      1. Sporting talent
                                                                      2. Traditional approach to talent spotting
                                                                      3. New alternatives to the process of detecting sporting talent
                                                                      4. Psychological variables and assessment tools in talent detection