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Soccer Fitness Trainer Diploma – New Courses Announced

By Staff, 06/17/20, 9:00AM EDT

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Two new courses with online component are now available for registration

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Ontario Soccer is pleased to announce dates and locations for two new Coach Development opportunities for coaches to improve their knowledge and understanding of theoretical and practical components of soccer fitness training.

Soccer Fitness Trainer Diploma Level 1

This Diploma course combines theoretical and practical components of Soccer Fitness Training.

Course Curriculum includes:

  • Strength training
  • Fitness assessments
  • Periodization of training
  • Monitoring and training male and female players
  • Aerobic and anaerobic energy system training
  • Coordination
  • Course pre-requisites

Prior to applying, coach must provide proof of successfully taking the following:

Learn to Train or Soccer for Life or C License or B License and Make Ethical Decisions, Respect in Sport, and Making Head Way in Soccer.

NEW - Structure of the Soccer Fitness Trainer Diploma Level 1

Online Workshop #1 - Introduction

July 9 – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Online Workshop#2 - Warm-up, Coordination Theory

July 14 – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Online Workshop #3 - Aerobic & Anaerobic Energy System Theory

July 16 – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Online Workshop #4 - Fitness Assessment Theory; Periodization of Training

July 21 – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Online Workshop #5 - Strength Training Theory, Special Consideration

July 23 – 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Mid-Course Assignment

TBC

In-Person Workshop (Vaughan or Durham Region)*
*Pending facility availability at the target date

August 15 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Final Course Assignment  Due November 30

 

Soccer Fitness Trainer Diploma Level 2

This Diploma course is a second level to the “Soccer Fitness Trainer Diploma Level 1”

Course Curriculum includes:

  • Anatomy, physiology and biomechanics for soccer
  • Fitness assessments
  • Periodization of training
  • Monitoring training and games using technology
  • Position-specific aerobic and anaerobic training
  • The role of a fitness coach
  • Course pre-requisites

Prior to applying, coach must have completed the “Soccer Fitness Trainer Diploma Level 1”, and provide proof of successfully taken one of the following:

Learn to Train or Soccer for Life or C License or B License and Make Ethical Decisions, Respect in Sport, and Making Head Way in Soccer.

NEW - Structure of the Soccer Fitness Trainer Diploma Level 2

Online Workshop #1 - Introduction

July 10  - 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Online Workshop#2 - Anatomy, Physiology Theory

July 15 - 12 p.m.  to 2 p.m.

Online Workshop #3 - Biomechanics, Nutrition and Hydration Theory

July 17 - 12 p.m.  to 2 p.m.

Online Workshop #4 - Advanced Periodization of Training

July 22 - 12 p.m.  to 2 p.m.

Online Workshop #5 - Advanced Energy System Training, Using Technology

July 24 - 12 p.m.  to 2 p.m.

Mid-Course Assignment

TBC

In-Person Workshop (Vaughan or Durham Region)*
*Pending facility availability at the target date

August 16  - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Final Course Assignment  Due November 30

 

Cost

Soccer Fitness Trainer Diploma Level 1: $535

Soccer Fitness Trainer Diploma Level 2: $535

How to apply?

Coaches create an account on Coach Centre if they do not already have an existing account.

Applications will only be accepted via E2E Coach Centre. Coach Centre will send an automated email to the coach stating that the application has been submitted.

For further questions, please contact Lyndon Hooper, Coordinator, Coach Development.