Certificate in Soccer Training Load Management

Designed for practitioners looking to develop their understanding of physical preparation in football, this ISSPF certificate introduces the methods and processes used by leading clubs to monitor and prescribe training load. The course covers key concepts including internal and external load, GPS monitoring, rate of perceived exertion (RPE), periodisation, and the management of injury-risk balance.

Delivered entirely online by the International Soccer Science & Performance Federation, the course runs across approximately 16 hours of learning. Participants who complete the programme earn a certificate awarded by the ISSPF, a specialist body focused on soccer science and performance education. The online format allows learners to study flexibly, making it accessible to coaches, sports scientists, and performance staff at various stages of their careers.