Course Programme
09:30 Session 1: The fitness model – introduction to Strength, speed, power, flexibility, stamina and skills and their inter-relations in training and coaching
This first session will introduce the course and highlight the importance of strength, speed, power, flexibility, endurance and skills, as an integrative inter-related fitness model that coaches could assess, monitor and develop to achieve the requested performance.
11:00 Coffee
11:30 Session 2: Principles of training and periodization
This second session will identify the training principles that one could apply to several sports and exercise plans.
13:00 Lunch
14:00 Session 3: Introduction to basic concepts in exercise bio mechanics and psychology
In this session, some basic concepts will be explained in order to understand how bio mechanics could help coaches achieve their training targets.
15:30 Tea
16:00 Session 4: Key assessment and monitoring tools and technologies
This session will introduce a few assessment tools that enables coaches to make a start and an action plan based on measurements of the athletes’ strength and the weakness.
17:30 Day school ends
Take home activity (optional): Attending a training session
Students will be encouraged to attend a training session at a club of their choice and at their own time to consolidate the theories by some real examples from the field.
Accommodation
Although this is a non-residential course, students requiring accommodation may be able to book B&B at Madingley Hall, as availability permits.
Please contact reservations@madingleyhall.co.uk or +44 (0)1223 746222 for availability and booking enquiries.
Dietary requirements
If you have any specific dietary requirements or allergies please inform our Admissions Team on ice.admissions@ice.cam.ac.uk or +44 (0)1223 746262 if you have not already advised us of your requirements.
Additional requirements
ICE is committed to providing equality of opportunity and to a proactive and inclusive approach to equality. We aim to support and encourage under-represented groups, promote an inclusive culture, and value diversity.
Further information about student support.
Course materials
A booklist, course syllabus and detailed timetable are circulated as far as possible in advance of a course. You will receive these documents by email if you have provided us with your email address; please check your spam folder if you have not received these documents. You can also download material from the Documents section at the bottom of this page.