Physiological characteristics of team sports with special emphasis on soccer

Aim of the course The aim of the course is to give participants up to date knowledge on selected research topics of team sports with a special emphasis on soccer. The program will cover 1) analysis of a game including methods for observation and performing physiological measurements; 2) testing in team sports; 3) different aspects of fitness training in team sports and the physiological background; 4) team sports as a health promotion activity. Format The course will be a combination of lectures, article discussion, work-shops, and practical work/demonstrations/training sessions including data treatment. Participants will plan, carry out and evaluate a part of a training session. Participants are expected to give a brief presentation of their own work. An abstract of the presentation should be submitted before course start (more information will follow).