Certificate in Applied GPS in Sport
Build a practical foundation in GPS technology for sport, from understanding key metrics and preparing for training to interpreting sessions, reviewing outputs and visualising performance data.
Build a practical understanding of GPS technology in sport.
The Certificate in Applied GPS in Sport is a CPD course for coaches and practitioners who want to understand how GPS technology can be used more effectively within sport training environments.
The course introduces key GPS metrics and follows the process from preparing for training through to performing, reviewing and visualising training data.
It is designed to provide a practical knowledge base that can support better-informed use of GPS within coaching and performance environments. It is a professional development certificate rather than a standalone sports technology qualification.
Five areas of applied GPS use in sport.
Follow the GPS workflow from understanding the core metrics through training preparation and delivery to reviewing and visualising the data collected.
GPS Metrics
Build an understanding of the key GPS metrics used within sport and the information they can provide about training.
Preparing for Training Using GPS
Explore how GPS information can contribute to training preparation and planning within a sport performance environment.
Performing Training for GPS
Consider how GPS can be incorporated into commonly used training methods and how session demands can be interpreted.
Reviewing Training
Use the data collected during training to review outputs, compare demands and build a clearer picture of what took place.
Visualising GPS Data
Explore how GPS information can be presented and interpreted through clear visual outputs and interactive reporting.
Develop a stronger foundation for working with GPS data.
The course is designed to help you understand the principles behind GPS use and interpret common outputs within a training context.
For coaches and practitioners who want to understand GPS data in context.
The course is relevant to people working in sport who use GPS technology, support environments where GPS is used, or want a stronger foundation before working more closely with performance data.
Build your knowledge at your own pace.
The Certificate in Applied GPS in Sport is delivered fully online and is self-paced, giving you the flexibility to build your knowledge around work, coaching and other commitments.
Before you enrol.
Key information about the focus, delivery and intended audience for the Certificate in Applied GPS in Sport.
Who is this course for?
The course is aimed at coaches and practitioners who want to understand how GPS technology can be used within sport training, including those who already work around GPS data and those building their knowledge in this area.
Is the course self-paced?
Yes. The course is self-paced and fully online. You can log in to your Setanta Academy account and access the course at any time, allowing you to fit study around your existing commitments.
What will I study?
The course covers GPS metrics, preparing for training, performing training for GPS, reviewing training and visualising GPS data.
What will this course prepare me to do?
The course provides a practical foundation in GPS technology for sport and is intended to support coaches and practitioners in understanding and interpreting common GPS outputs. It is a CPD certificate rather than a standalone sports technology qualification.
Build your understanding of GPS in sport.
Study online, work through the course at your own pace and build a stronger foundation for understanding GPS data within sport training environments.