Video: Specialist Sports Science Course Introduction (4 min)

Module 1 Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the physiological requirements, sporting demands, similarities and differences of combat sports
2. Understand fatigue and limiting factors to performance in combat sports
3. Understand common characteristics and profiles of combat sport athletes of different sports

Module 2 Learning Outcomes:

1. Develop an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the neuromuscular-, sensory motor-, cardio respiratory systems
2. Identify the various energy systems and when they predominate
3. Gain an appreciation of the process of skill development
4. Identify specific desired adaptations of all these systems in a combat sport context

Module 3 Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand key characteristics of testing reliability, validity, and standardization
2. Identify relevant assessments for the various physiological systems, and how to identify adaptations
3. Gain familiarity with training load concepts
4. Understand the measurement of sleep variables, and be able to provide recommendations to enhance sleep and recovery

Module 4 Learning Objectives:

1. Understand evidenced based decision making
2. Apply sports science principles to real-world scenarios
3. Understand how theoretical principles are adjusted to promote athlete goals in a variety of different sports/ athletes

Module 5: Interdisciplinary Teamwork

1. Understand how to act as an interdisciplinary team to promote performance enhancement with individual athletes.
2. Understand how to develop effective interdisciplinary solutions in a group/team-based setting.