Foundations of Physical Conditioning

This microcredential (0.3 ECTS · 3 hours) condenses the essential concept of Physical Conditioning, covering what physical conditioning is, how the body adapts to training and how the four basic physical capacities (endurance, strength, speed and flexibility) work, incorporating the most up-to-date scientific knowledge.

Certifiers:

Sport Academy

Course description

This 0.3 ECTS micro-credential  moves from the core concepts (what conditioning is and how the body responds to training) to a practical, evidence-based tour of each physical capacity, closing with what today’s science and health guidelines actually recommend. It combines concise theory with mandatory video resources, self-check questions, an interactive mini-lab and a final assessment. Passing the final quiz earns the micro-credential, issued and quality-assured by Sport Academy. Ideal for students of sport science and physical education, fitness and personal-training professionals, coaches, and anyone who wants solid, current foundations of physical conditioning. You will learn to
  • Tell physical activity, exercise and sport apart, and locate the motor capacities within them.
  • Explain adaptation to training: supercompensation, internal vs external load, and the training principles.
  • Describe endurance, strength, speed and flexibility —their types, manifestations and conditioning factors.
  • Read current health recommendations and recent scientific updates with a critical eye.
The whole course content y available for free. A fee of 49€ is required to obtain the certificate.

This 0.3 ECTS micro-credential  moves from the core concepts (what conditioning is and how the body responds to training) to a practical, evidence-based tour of each physical capacity, closing with what today's science and health guidelines actually recommend. It combines concise theory with mandatory video resources, self-check questions, an interactive mini-lab and a final assessment. Passing the final quiz earns the micro-credential, issued and quality-assured by Sport Academy.
Ideal for students of sport science and physical education, fitness and personal-training professionals, coaches, and anyone who wants solid, current foundations of physical conditioning.
You will learn to

  • Tell physical activity, exercise and sport apart, and locate the motor capacities within them.
  • Explain adaptation to training: supercompensation, internal vs external load, and the training principles.
  • Describe endurance, strength, speed and flexibility —their types, manifestations and conditioning factors.
  • Read current health recommendations and recent scientific updates with a critical eye.

The whole course content y available for free. A fee of 49€ is required to obtain the certificate.

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Length

3 hours

Credits

0.3

Languages:

ES | EN

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