Federation University
- Start Date: 27 Mar, 2023
- 3 weeks
- Study Content: Videos
Learn how to create a plan, set your goals, and measure your fitness to kickstart your training in a safe and healthy way.
Course Fee: Free
Certificate Cost: See Fees and Eligibility
Course Description
This course is made available through the eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn partnership.
Create a fitness plan with Federation University Australia
If you’re thinking about training for an endurance event, it’s important you do your research well in advance.
On this first of three online courses from Federation University Australia, you’ll gain the background information and basic training you need to safely and successfully kickstart your endurance training programme. You’ll create a fitness plan, learn to monitor your performance, and identify the training method that best suits you.
Master the principles of training and periodisation
Periodisation training involves adjusting variables during workouts to set your body new challenges and take your fitness further. It can help you track and optimise your performance, while preventing overtraining.
In Week 1 of the course, you’ll master the basics of goal-setting and periodisation to help you plan a roadmap for your endurance training.
Gain an introduction to anatomy and physiology for fitness
Grasping the basics of anatomy and physiology will make it easier for you to achieve your fitness goals without putting your body at risk.
In the second week of the course, you’ll explore how the human body functions and responds to stimuli during training. You’ll gain a comprehensive introduction to physiological determinants of endurance performance and human endurance systems.
Find the training method that works for you
Once you’ve mastered the fundamentals of training, you can begin defining your own training style. You’ll review a wide range of endurance training methods, weighing up their advantages and disadvantages in relation to your needs and goals.
By the end of the course, you’ll be fully prepared to kickstart your endurance training.
This course is designed for amateur athletes hoping to expand their knowledge of sports science and personal training in preparation for an endurance event, or for aspiring coaches looking to develop the necessary expertise.
Whether you’re just starting out or a veteran competitor, you’ll gain the understanding you need to optimise your performance and hit new fitness goals in a safe and sustainable way.
A PDF viewer is recommended for learners to access non-essential resources provided for their benefit. Learners will not need any specialised software to complete this course.
Certificate cost may vary. You will be redirected to the host page for cost and payment options.
Federation University
This university is part of the partnership between eLearnAfrica and FutureLearn.
This institution is available on eLearnAfrica through partnership with FutureLearn.
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