Certificate in Applied Athletic Performance
TIPPERARY GAA · STUDY ONLINE · BESPOKE WORKSHOPS
An Overview of the Programme
The aim of the Certificate in Applied Athletic Performance is to provide the learner with an understanding of acute training variables along with periodised plans at a micro-, meso- and macro- level.
The course duration is 12 weeks and lectures will be delivered through our online learning platform. The course will cover topics such as fitness testing, resistance training, speed, endurance development and more.
Bespoke workshops, specifically for Tipperary GAA coaches will be delivered by expert practitioners in our Athletic Development team, led by Ian Jones and Des Ryan.
More course details are available below.
Programme Details
Topics
The topics covered on the programme include the below:
- Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
- Key Lifts in Resistance Training
- Intro to Speed, Accel and Decel
- Speed – Max Velocity and Agility
- Endurance Development
- Fitness Testing
- Programme Design and Periodisation
The full list of topics, along with further information, can be found by downloading the brochure.
Learning Outcomes
The course will cover three primary areas encompassing theoretical aspects, practical coaching and programme management.
On completion of the course, the student will display knowledge and understanding of key related aspects and principles of training in designing and implementing programmes of development for team and individual athletes. The student will also display proficiency in practical coaching and the application of various training methods within the development programme. They will also display knowledge and skills related to monitoring, management and review of team and individual development.