Fatigue in Sport: From Theoretical Perspective to Practice

Welcome to the online course Fatigue in Sport: From Theoretical Perspectives to Real-World Practice, a 90-minute fully online program available 24/7 for the next 365 days. Delivered in English, this course provides a comprehensive range of resources to help you gain a deeper understanding of this crucial phenomenon.

Fatigue is one of the biggest challenges faced by athletes and coaches, playing a critical role in physical and sports performance and having both direct and indirect consequences on injury risk. To effectively understand and manage this phenomenon, it is essential to explore its underlying mechanisms, its effects on performance, the significant variability in individual responses among athletes, and approaches to objectively assess the readiness of both athletes and teams.

In this course, we will delve into the topic of fatigue in sports, covering everything from its theoretical foundations to practical strategies that can be applied in the daily routines of athletes and teams. Topics include the electrophysiological, metabolic, and mechanical mechanisms contributing to fatigue, as well as the acute and chronic effects on physical performance. Additionally, we will address phenomena such as overreaching and overtraining syndrome, alongside physical, physiological, and perceptual strategies for monitoring training and competition to achieve the optimal balance between stimulus and adaptation.

With a practical approach rooted in scientific evidence, this course provides essential tools for sports professionals seeking to understand fatigue and apply best practices in its management. These tools aim to enhance both the health and physical performance of athletes. Whether you are a coach, strength and conditioning professional, physiologist, physiotherapist, or student in these fields, this course is an indispensable guide to turning knowledge into tangible results in practice.