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Postgraduate in Athletics - Specialization in Trail Running

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1st Edition

17 de February 2025

Endosso da Federação Portuguesa de Atletismo

The Portuguese Athletics Federation (FPA) expresses its full support for the postgraduate course in Athletics and specialization in Trail Running, organized by the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro in collaboration with the Academia Clínicas Espregueira.

Não basta praticar desporto para que, automaticamente, se obtenham benefícios dessa prática. O “bom desporto” resulta da qualidade da prática, dependendo esta da intervenção pedagógica de treinadores qualificados. A formação desses treinadores não é fruto apenas da experiência prática e do estudo auto-gerido, mas também do investimento contínuo em formação científica atualizada.

Reconhecemos que este curso se insere perfeitamente nesse contexto. Proporciona aos seus participantes uma formação sólida, tanto em termos teóricos como práticos, refletindo a união entre a investigação científica mais avançada e as modernas metodologias de treino. Esta abordagem é crucial para que os treinadores possam desenvolver competências que se traduzam em resultados efetivos na preparação e orientação dos atletas ao longo das suas carreiras desportivas.

A FPA congratula-se com esta iniciativa e recomenda vivamente a sua frequência, acreditando que este curso contribuirá para a elevação dos padrões de qualificação dos treinadores de atletismo, na vertente de Trail Running em Portugal.

Em conformidade com estes princípios a Federação Portuguesa de Atletismo recomenda vivamente a frequência deste curso. A FPA agradece, igualmente, às instituições promotoras que conjugaram esforços para o tornar possível.


Federação Portuguesa de Atletismo

Jorge Vieira

Mensagem da Federação Portuguesa de Atletismo
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2 face-to-face periods in Vila Real

PRACTICAL CLASSES

240h T and TP + 40h P

DURATION

Online, live and recorded 24/7

FORMAT

Postgraduate in Athletics - Specialization in Trail Running

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The Postgraduate Course in Athletics - Specialization in Trail Running, developed in partnership between the University of Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro and Academia Clínicas Espregueira, offers a unique opportunity to develop knowledge and skills in the field of sport and health. This course aims to create a technical-scientific benchmark at postgraduate level, enabling professionals in the sports sciences, physical education, human motricity and health sciences to work effectively and innovatively in the field of trail running, in accordance with the vision and principles established by World Athletics.

The curricular structure, made up of 13 units, is carefully designed to promote the development of essential behaviors, knowledge and skills in the context of athletic training and development. 

The curricular units include:

  • Athletics and Trail RunningExploration of the various modalities and their specificities.
  • Structure, Function and Applied Biomechanics: Detailed study of body mechanics and their practical application.
  • Injury Prevention and RobustnessStrategies to prevent injuries and increase the strength of athletes.
  • Athletic Performance: Evaluation and Measurement: Evaluation methods and athletic performance metrics.
  • Nutrition: Nutritional and Dietary Assessment and PlanningFood and nutrition planning to optimize health indicators and performance.
  • Training Prescription in Athletics and Trail Running: Science-based guidelines for the safe and effective creation of training plans and periodization.
  • Psychology and PerformancePsychological impact on athletic performance and improvement techniques.
  • Monitoring and Usability of Training Platforms: Using technology to monitor and improve training.
  • Extreme Environments: Health and Performance Guidelines: Preparation and adaptation to extreme conditions.
  • Athletic Equipment for Safety, Training and PerformanceChoice and proper use of sports equipment.
  • Doping and Legislation: Understanding of anti-doping rules and current legislation.
  • Laboratory and Field Practical Component: Assessment, Prescription and Monitoring: Meticulously planned practical sessions in laboratory, track and mountain contexts.
  • Project workDevelopment of an applied project, integrating all the knowledge acquired.

With a strong practical component, this course is the ideal choice for those who want to specialize and lead in the world of athletics and trail running.

OBJECTIVES

  General Objectives: To develop behaviors, knowledge and skills within a technical-scientific framework for training and coaching in Athletics and Trail Running. This course is aimed at graduates in sports science, physical education, human motricity, athletes who meet the application requirements and other life sciences and health professionals interested in working in these contexts. The aim is to provide solid theoretical, theoretical-practical and practical training that will enable trainees to work more safely and effectively in the education and training of athletes in Athletics and Trail Running.
  Regulation and Impact: Recognize, evaluate and develop an understanding of the regulatory matrix, as well as the socio-economic and sporting impact of Athletics and Trail Running.
  Biomechanical Assessment and Training Prescription: Identify and design biomechanical assessment and training prescription interventions, ensuring safety and effectiveness in the development of physical, motor and psychosocial skills in different contexts.
  Digital Training Monitoring: Evaluate and carry out the prescription and monitoring of training through digital platforms, optimizing the monitoring and periodization of athletes' training.
  Safety in Extreme Environments: Implementing measures to ensure safety and proper qualification for training and competition in extreme environments.
  Training Equipment: Evaluate and use materials and equipment that promote safety, training quality and athletic performance.
  Sports Science, Nutrition and Health: To develop and apply behaviors, knowledge and skills in these areas, specifically adapted to Athletics and Trail Running athletes, promoting a safe and effective training paradigm.
  Supplements and Doping Substances: Identify and evaluate the health, regulatory and performance effects of supplements and doping substances.
  Organization and Marketing: Developing organizational and marketing skills in the context of developing athletes, brands and events in Athletics and Trail Running.
Description

CANDIDATES

  • Professionals in physical education, sports science and human mobility
  • Athletes who meet the application requirements
  • Health science professionals
  • Sports agents with a need and interest in developing behavior, knowledge and skills within a technical-scientific framework for training and coaching in Athletics and Trail Running.

Candidates must hold a university degree. Candidates who do not have this requirement may be admitted if their professional background and knowledge justify it.
The process of selection and ranking of candidates will always be based on curricular and professional assessment, taking into account the order of entry of the respective applications.

PRACTICAL CLASSES

40 hours of laboratory, track and mountain practice, concentrated over two 2.5-day periods (Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings). The sessions will be held at UTAD's facilities and in the Serra do Marão, in Vila Real.

PLAN OF STUDIES

Athletics and Trail Running 
Coordinator: Ester Alves

Structure, Function and Applied Biomechanics 
Coordinator: Orlando Fernandes

 Injury Prevention and Robustness 
Coordinator: Eduardo Abade

Athletic Performance: Evaluation and Measurement 
Coordinator: Eduardo Oliveira

Nutrition: Nutritional and Dietary Assessment and Planning
Coordinator: Monica Sousa

Training Prescription in Athletics and Trail Running 
Coordinator: Jesus Gil Garcia

Psychology and Performance
Coordinator: Jorge Silvério

Monitoring and Usability of Training Platforms
Coordinator: Enrique Meneses Lobo

Extreme Environments: Health and Performance Guidelines 
Coordinator: Maria João Sá

Athletic Equipment for Safety, Training and Performance
Coordinator: Nacho Martínez

Doping and Legislation 
Coordinator: Maria João Cascais

Laboratory and Field Practical Component: Assessment, Prescription and Monitoring
Coordinator: Victor Reis

Project work
Coordinator: Victor Reis

A PARTNERSHIP FOR YOUR SUCCESS
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIP

ENDORSEMENT FROM THE PORTUGUESE ATHLETICS FEDERATION

The Portuguese Athletics Federation (FPA) expresses its full support for the postgraduate course in Athletics and specialization in Trail Running, organized by the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro in collaboration with the Academia Clínicas Espregueira. 

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Início a 17 de fevereiro de 2025.

Classes every Monday and Thursday from 7pm to 10pm, online and live.

40 horas de práticas em laboratório, pista e montanha, concentradas em dois períodos de 2,5 dias (sexta, sábado e domingo de manhã).

Students must fill in the application form using the link available on the "Apply" button and send it, together with the application details and proof of payment of the application fee, to [email protected].

Candidate Documents:

  1. Application form properly filled in;
  2. Certificate of qualifications;
  3. A current photograph;
  4. copy of ID card (front and back)

As candidaturas devem ser submetidas até 3 de fevereiro de 2025.

Payment options:

  1. Early bird até 13 de dezembro de 2024 e Pronto Pagamento;

10% discount: 2106 €

  1. Redução de 5% após 17 de janeiro de 2025 no Pronto Pagamento;

5% discount: 2223 €

Phased payment (Investment of 2340 €):

1. 50% - Upon registration: 1170 €

2. 25% - Until January 31, 2025: 585 €

3. 25% – Até 30 de abril de 2025: 585 €

  • Professionals in physical education, sports science and human mobility
  • Athletes who meet the application requirements
  • Health science professionals
  • Sports agents with a need and interest in developing behavior, knowledge and skills within a technical-scientific framework for training and coaching in Athletics and Trail Running.

Candidates must hold a university degree. Candidates who do not have this requirement may be admitted if their professional background and knowledge justify it.
The process of selection and ranking of candidates will always be based on curricular and professional assessment, taking into account the order of entry of the respective applications.

Os resultados de candidaturas e seriação dos candidatos serão publicados decorre dia 10 de fevereiro de 2025.

Fees and Emoluments
Admission Fee:

50,00 €

Note: The admission fee must be paid upon submission. Proof of payment must accompany the submission of the application form. Failure to pay the admission fee implies exclusion from the selection process. The withdrawal or deprecation during the selection process does not confer the right to reimbursement.

WHAT DOES THIS COURSE INCLUDE?

  Access to the culture of academic, scientific and technical excellence offered by the partnership between the University of Trás-os-Montes and Academia Clínicas Espregueira
  280 hours of classes with the most renowned Professionals and Academics
  40 hours of laboratory, track and mountain practice, concentrated over two 2.5-day periods (Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings). The sessions will be held at UTAD's facilities and in the Serra do Marão, in Vila Real.
  A unique opportunity in the university and sports context for those who wish to specialize in athletics, with a particular focus on Trail Running.
  A postgraduate university specialization course in Athletics, with a focus on Specialization in Trail Running, aimed at prescribing training and the overall development of athletes and the sport of trail running, in accordance with the principles of World Athletics.
  Successful completion of the postgraduate course in Athletics - specializing in Trail Running, guarantees the award of a diploma from both institutions.
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Postgraduate in Athletics - Specialization in Trail Running

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Admission Fee: 50,00 €

To validate your application, follow the steps below:

  1. Download the application form here;
  2. Click on "Add" and formalize your application by paying the fee.

  3. Fill out the application form and send it to training@academiaespregueira.withYou should also bring a copy of your national identity card (front and back), a certificate of qualifications, a current photograph of yourself and proof of payment.

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Payment options:

1. early bird (until September 15, 2024) and prompt payment:
  • 10% discount: 2106 €
2. Reduction of 5% (after September 15, 2024) in Prompt Payment:
  • o 5% discount: 2223 €
3. Phased Payment (Investment of 2340 €):
  • 50% - On registration: 1170 €
  • 25% - Until January 31, 2025: 585 €
  • 25% - Until April 30, 2025: 585 €
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