Course Contents
 
There are ten modules to the ICA Fitness and Conditioning Course.
The modules are;
Warm Ups, Isolation Training, Speed Development, Strength Training, Stamina Training, Flexibility Training, Rhythm Training, Mobility Training, Cool Down's anf Fitness Testing.

Direct Link: From this page you can navigate directly to any topic by clicking on the appropriate link from the index below.
 

Module 1 - Warm Up's

Warm Up Preparation
The Brazilian Warm Up
Static Stretching
Dynamic Stretches
Isometric Stretching
Pendulum Stretches
PNF Stretching
Speed and Reaction Drills
Pre Training Preparation 1
Pre Training Preparation 2
Pre Training Preparation 3
Variety of Stretches


Warm Up Activities

Ball Exchange Throw
Ball Exchange Pass
Ball Exchange 1 Bounce
Juggle One Bounce

Head -Chest- Return
Chest and Volley Return
Group Ball Exchange
Group Passing Exchange
Group Volley Exchange


Goalkeeping Warm Up's

The Goalkeeper Warm Up

Step One: Stretching
Step Two: Feel for the ball
Step Three: Skipping balls
Step Four: Two servers
Step Five: Two shooters
Step Six: Crosses
Step Seven: Close range
Step Eight: High serves
Step Nine: Two shooters

Basic Kinesiology

Module 2 - Isolation Training

Isolation Training Intro
Physical/Mental Release Drill
Seated Partner Drills
Seated Volley Drill
Kneeling Partner Drills
Standing Partner Drills
Game Drills 7 v 7

Module 3 - Speed Development

Speed Development Intro
Team Speed
Pure Speed Drill
Over and Under Drill

Segment Training 1
Segment Training 2

Speed/Agility Circuit Intro
Circuit 1 - Forward Ladder
Circuit 2 - Zig Zag Runs
Circuit 3 - Mini Hurdle Hops
Circuit 4 - Four Corner Drill
Circuit 5 - Lateral Ladder
Circuit 6 - Traffic Runs
Circuit 7 - Recover Sprints
Circuit 8 - Agility Drill


Fast Feet Drill 1
Fast Feet Drill 2

The Running Tree Drill
Scotland Runs
Flag Running
Acceleration Running
The Brazil Run
Sprint Sets 1

Sprint Sets 2
Half Field Runs
Liverpool Runs
Shuttle Runs

The "T" Test

Speed Endurance
High Intensity Shuttle
Pyramids
Cruise and Sprint
Hollow Sprint
Cross Drill

Speed Training
Sprinting Technique
Sample Speed Drills

Speed of Reaction
Reaction Drill1
Reaction Drill2
Reaction Drill3
Reaction Drill4
Reaction Drill5
Reaction Drill6
Reaction Drill7
Reaction Drill8

Module 4 - Strength Training

Strength Training Intro
Types of Strength Training
Sample Weight Program
Strength Drills with the Ball
Functional Strength Training
Functional Strength Drills
Free Weights
Strength Training Exercises
Body Weight Training
Hypertrophy Program
Maximum Strength
Circuit Training
Power Circuit Training
Dumbell Exercises
Terminology
Muscle Chart

Module 5 - Stamina Training

Stamina for Modern Soccer
Endurance Training
Exercise Intensity
Peak Aerobic Fitness
VO2max
Anaerobic Threshold
Energy Systems
Cardiovascular System
Varied Running Circuit
Shape Running
Conditioning Drill
The Game within the Game
Fartleck Training
Interval Training
Continuous Running

The Beep Test

Pyramid Interval Runs
Collective Movement Drill
4 Way Exchange Sprints

12 Month Training Program
Off Season Program

Module 6 - Flexibility Training

Flexibility Training Intro
High Knee Punches
High Flick Kicks
Inside Crescent Kicks
Outside Crescent Kicks
Crescent Kicks Moving
Crescent Kick Arm Extended
Combined Crescent Kicks
Crescent Kicks with the Ball
Flexibility Volley Practice
Extended Technique Drill

Plyometrics
Plyometric Exercises
Plyometric Jumps

Raising the Level

Flexibility Testing

Module 7 - Rhythm Training

Rhythm and Tempo Intro
Rhythm of the Feet
Rhythm and Music
Circle Dynamics
Team Building
Training Music

Module 8 - Mobility Training

Mobility Introduction
Illinois Agility Run Test
Compound Agility Drill
Over and Under
Zig Zag Slalom

Figure Runs
Mirror Image

Soccer Agility Drills
Weave in - Weave Out
Follow the Leader
Box Drill
Mini Shuttle
Super Shuttle
Slalom

Module 9 - Cool Down's


Cool Down's
Recovery/Recuperation
DOMS

Module 10 - Fitness Testing

Fitness Testing Intro

Strength Tests

One Rep Max
Sit Up and Press Up Test


Speed and Power Tests

Simple Speed Test
Short Term Power Test
Power Maintenance Test

Agility Tests

Illinois Agility Run Test

Explosive Power

Standing Long Jump
Standing Vertical Jump

Quickness

Hexagon Drill

Endurance

Balke 15 Minute Run
Cooper 12 Minute Run
The Beep Test

Flexibility

Modified Sit and Reach Test
Trunk Rotation Test
Groin Flexibility Test

Credits

Course Contributors

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