Distance Masters Programme in High Performance Coaching (DMPHPC)

Sports coaching has evolved over the years with respect to the increase in sports participation, the audience, the different kinds of equipment & playing surfaces involved. Over the years, many sports have adopted to new rules as to make the game more exciting and fast. Technology has also played a vital role to improve sporting performance on and off the field. As a result, the coaching tools and techniques have drastically evolved to make better athletes.

Coaching an athlete is a very big responsibility while maintaining his/her mental and physical state. The aim of this course is to introduce important concepts in sports coaching like philosophy, strategy, management and technology in sport, to name a few. Other allied topics like nutrition, strength & conditioning, injury management which are of profound importance in sports coaching will also be introduced in this program. The knowledge of High Performance coaching is essential for achieving higher athletic performance. This course introduces various top-end technologies like V02 Max Test, Timing Gates, Blood Flow Restriction (BFR), Velocity Based Training (VBT) to name a few. 

SEMESTER I:Course Structure:

• Introduction to Fundamentals of Sports Coaching
• Sports Coaching Models
• Sports Coaching and Management
• Fitness Assessments
• Strength & Conditioning

 SEMESTER II:Course Structure:

• Introduction to Sport Exercise Physiology
• Technologies and competencies in sports coaching
• Sports Nutrition
• Injury Management in Coaching
• Internship