Jan Estellar Subirats
International Faculty - Sports Events
PG Certificate · UCAM Spain Co-Certified · UCAM Spain Co-Certified
PG Certificate in Strength & Conditioning
Coach the science. Condition champions. Earn a UCAM Spain-awarded credential in elite performance coaching — the only programme in India that pairs European academic rigour with hands-on coaching at the country's leading high-performance centres. Be the strength coach elite sport demands.
Duration
6 Months
Credits
30 ECTS
Format
80/20 Blended
Awarded by
UCAM, Spain
Batch 1
Apr–Sep 2026
Batch 2
Oct 2026–Mar 2027
UCAM Co-Certified
Salary Hike
70%
avg. post-program
30 ECTS
European Credits
750
Learning Hours
70%
Avg Salary Hike
50+
Hiring Partners
Watch the Programme
Inside the PG Certificate in Strength & Conditioning.
Periodisation, velocity-based training and athlete data — taught by Sports Dynamix and BCCI-level practitioners.
UCAM Co-Certified6 MonthsIndustry Residency
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Programme Overview
Become an Architect of Athletic Excellence.
Earn a prestigious Post Graduate Certificate awarded by UCAM (Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia, Spain) — a university with deep Olympic-level coaching and sport-science heritage. This is the only programme in India that bridges traditional coaching with evidence-based, data-driven Strength and Conditioning Certification.
Engineered for working professionals — 80% high-engagement digital learning plus 20% intensive practical immersion at elite Indian facilities: Sports Dynamix (Chennai) and ProPhysio (Mumbai). Walk in as a coach. Walk out as an elite performance practitioner.
Programme Highlights
What you walk away with.
- PG Certificate awarded by UCAM Spain — Olympic-grade sport-science heritage
- 30 ECTS — Bologna Process recognised, European HE mobility
- 120+ live and recorded lectures + practical immersion at Sports Dynamix (Chennai) & ProPhysio (Mumbai)
- Evidence-based practicum — real athletes, real data, real outcomes
- 70% average salary hike post-programme (Sportz Next alumni data)
- 50+ active hiring partners across professional leagues and elite clubs
- Two annual intakes — limited to 5–20 seats per batch
Who Should Apply
Built for leaders of the next sport decade.
Meticulously crafted for goal-oriented individuals ready to step into the global sports industry.
Sports Science & Exercise Physiology Graduates
Build on academic foundations with a practical, internationally accredited credential in elite performance coaching.
Coaches & Trainers (Gym / Academy / Club)
Add periodisation science, evidence-based programming and a UCAM credential to your coaching practice.
Physiotherapists & Rehab Professionals
Extend into S&C, return-to-play and athlete conditioning — closing the rehab-to-performance gap.
Former Athletes
Translate on-field experience into a globally recognised high-performance coaching career.
Kinesiology & Athletic Training Graduates
Deepen expertise with advanced periodisation, velocity-based training and wearable technology.
Working Professionals — Earn While You Learn
No career break needed — 80/20 hybrid model designed around your schedule.
Strategic Advantage
Why this programme.
Why Choose the UCAM x Sportz Next S&C Programme.
The Indian high-performance ecosystem is growing fast. IPL franchises, ISL clubs, national camps and private academies are hiring certified S&C coaches at a pace the talent pool cannot match. A UCAM-co-certified PG Certificate with real Indian residency training is the cleanest path into that ecosystem.
Global Accreditation
UCAM Spain — Top 10 EU sports university, EHEA-recognised credential opening international career mobility.
Evidence-Based Practicum
Real athletes, real data — Sports Dynamix (Chennai) force plates, VO2max, lactate testing & ProPhysio (Mumbai) clinical physio.
Velocity-Based Training Built-In
GPS load monitoring, wearable tech and force-velocity profiling embedded into the curriculum — not bolted on.
70% Salary Hike Avg
Sportz Next alumni report 70% average post-programme salary growth — the highest in Indian S&C education.
50+ Hiring Partners
IPL franchises, ISL clubs, national camps, elite academies — placement support throughout the programme.
Earn While You Learn
80/20 blended format — designed for working coaches and graduates who can't pause a career.
The Specialised Advantage
Sportz Next vs Traditional Programs.
Why specialised, industry-built, internationally accredited beats generalist every time.
Feature
Sportz Next
Traditional
Accreditation
UCAM Spain — Global / EHEA
Local / domestic only
Learning Mode
80/20 Flexi EdTech Hybrid
Fixed classroom attendance
Practical Training
Sports Dynamix + ProPhysio — real athletes
Primarily theoretical
Faculty
International experts + practitioners
Academic-only
Career Support
50+ active hiring partners, placement support
Limited networking
Salary ROI
70% average salary hike
Minimal career growth
Scheduling
Earn while you learn — no career break
Full-time only
Hybrid Learning Architecture
The 80/20 learning model.
Engineered for the working professional. Earn while you learn — without compromising career momentum.
Digital80%
High-Performance Digital Learning
- 120+ live & recorded lectures
- UCAM Faculty-led online modules
- Wearable tech data labs (virtual)
- International guest masterclasses
- Faculty mentorship 1-on-1
- Curated digital resource library
On-Ground20%
Action Learning Immersion
- Sports Dynamix (Chennai) — force plates, VO2max, lactate testing
- ProPhysio (Mumbai) — clinical physio, return-to-play
- Live athlete assessment workshops
- Biomechanics lab & movement screening
- Practical viva assessments
- Optional 4-week coaching internship
Curriculum
Request syllabus Master the 6 pillars of excellence.
Co-designed with international federations, professional leagues and elite sports scientists. Built on evidence, taught by practitioners.
Module 01
Module 01 · Scientific Foundations of Strength & Conditioning
- Exercise Physiology — energy systems & metabolic adaptation
- Neuromuscular Adaptation — motor learning & force production
- Research Literacy — reading and applying sport-science evidence
- 5 ECTS · 125 hrs · Written exam + practical viva
Module 02
Module 02 · Functional Anatomy, Movement Screening & Biomechanics
- Movement Screening protocols (FMS, SFMA, sport-specific)
- Kinetic Chains & joint mechanics for elite sport
- Technique Correction — video analysis & cueing
- 5 ECTS · 125 hrs · Lab-based practical evaluation
Module 03
Module 03 · Strength, Power & Speed Development
- Plyometric programming for sport-specific outputs
- Sprint Mechanics — acceleration, max velocity, deceleration
- Velocity-Based Training & Force-Velocity Profiling
- 5 ECTS · 125 hrs · Programme design submission
Module 04
Module 04 · Conditioning, Endurance & Recovery Strategies
- Energy Systems & periodised interval training
- Recovery Modalities — sleep, contrast, active recovery
- HRV & Load Monitoring — daily readiness frameworks
- 5 ECTS · 125 hrs · Athlete monitoring case study
Module 05
Module 05 · Monitoring, Testing & Athlete Profiling
- Performance Testing batteries (CMJ, Squat Jump, 10m sprint)
- Wearable Tech & GPS — Catapult, STATSports, Polar
- Data Interpretation & individualised training prescription
- 5 ECTS · 125 hrs · Athlete profile + viva
Module 06
Module 06 · Programme Design & Coaching Skills
- Periodisation models — linear, undulating, conjugate, block
- Session Delivery & coaching communication
- Ethics & Professionalism in elite coaching
- 5 ECTS · 125 hrs · Capstone programme + presentation
Career Outcomes
Where our graduates land.
This programme is a catalyst for entry into high-level roles across the global sports economy.
70%
Avg salary hike
50+
Hiring partners
5/6
Career growth
10+
Career transitions
High Performance / S&C Coach
HP Coach · Head S&C · Conditioning Lead at Pro Leagues, National Camps, Elite Academies
Athletic Performance Analyst
Wearable tech data · GPS load monitoring · Performance dashboards
Personal Trainer / Fitness Consultant
Premium gym · Corporate wellness · Athlete mentoring
Return-to-Play / Rehab Assistant
Clinical sports settings · Physio clinics · National-team support staff
Sports Science Researcher
University labs · Applied performance research · UCAM collaboration
Hiring Partners
Where our graduates land.
Leagues & Federations
IPL · ISL · PKL · BCCI · Hockey India · NBA India · FIFA
Corporate Sports
JSW Sports · Reliance Sports · Tata Sports
Retail & Brands
Decathlon · Adidas · Puma · Nike
High Performance Centres
Sports Dynamix · ProPhysio · Naval Tata Centre
SEAT 2026
Scholarship ladder.
25% Tuition Waiver
85–89 Percentile
40% Tuition Waiver
90–94 Percentile
50% Tuition Waiver
95+ Percentile
Learn More
Everything about your sports science career.
How to become a Strength and Conditioning coach in India
The fastest, most credentialed path is a UCAM-co-certified PG Certificate combining academic rigour with practicum at Sports Dynamix (Chennai) and ProPhysio (Mumbai). Six months, 30 ECTS, internationally recognised under the Bologna Process — the cleanest entry into IPL, ISL and national-camp S&C roles.
Best Strength and Conditioning certification for coaches in India
Sportz Next's PG Cert in Strength & Conditioning — co-awarded with UCAM Spain — is the only Spain-accredited S&C qualification delivered in India. It combines NSCA-CSCS-equivalent rigour with real-athlete practicum and a 70% average salary hike.
UCAM Spain sports certification India
UCAM (Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia) is a Top 10 EU sports university with deep Olympic ties. The Sportz Next partnership is the only authorised route to a UCAM-awarded Strength and Conditioning Certification in India — 30 ECTS under the Bologna Process.
Strength and Conditioning course for physiotherapists India
Physiotherapists who want to extend into S&C, return-to-play and athletic conditioning find this PG Cert ideal — the curriculum bridges rehab science with high-performance coaching, mentored at ProPhysio (Mumbai) by physio-to-Olympian practitioners.
Online Strength and Conditioning degree India 2026
The 80/20 hybrid model means 80% of content is delivered online — live sessions plus a full recorded library — with focused 20% practical intensives at partner high-performance centres. Earn an internationally recognised qualification from anywhere in India.
Strength Conditioning career after sports science degree
A sport-science Bachelor's gives you the science; the UCAM PG Cert gives you the coaching craft. Graduates transition into IPL franchises, ISL clubs, national academies and elite training centres — with placement support across 50+ active hiring partners.
Programme Faculty
Taught by people who built elite strength & conditioning coaching
From national-camp coaches to ex-league CMOs — every faculty member has shipped real work in real sport.
Shaji Prabhakaran
Ex-Secretary General, AIFF
Three decades shaping Indian football governance.
Ankan Banerjee
Faculty for Sports Management
International head coach across Asia & MENA.
Marco Sansoni
faculty for Fan Engagement
Athlete physio to Olympians and league franchises.
Ashish Shah
Faculty for Sports Business
Built HP departments across pro football clubs.
Fiona Green
Faculty for Sports Data & Marketing
Ex-trainer to Indian Cricket Team.
Geoff Wilson
Faculty for Sports Strategy
Performance nutrition at national-team level.
Sukhvinder Singh
Faculty for Sports Business
Consults pro teams on athlete tech & data.
Apoorvi Jha
Faculty for Sports Law
Specialist in elite athlete fuelling.
Dr. Amol Patil
Faculty for Sports Medicine
Mental conditioning for India's top cricket & football athletes.
Ramji Srinivasan
Faculty for High Performance SNC
Built data ops for two ISL franchises and an IPL broadcaster.
Matthew Jones
Faculty for Performance Nutrition
Adjunct Faculty in Sports Biomechanics at IIT Madras since 2024. PhD in Sports & Exercise Science, Loughborough University. Bachelors in Human Movement Science (Victoria University / Tennis Australia). Teaches Foundations of Sports Biomechanics and Kinematic & Kinetic Analysis.
Joshua Smith
Faculty for High Performance
Founder of Synersense Motion Analysis since 2019. Former Research Fellow in Motion Analysis at AIIMS. MSc in Medical Software, Manipal University. Teaches Tools & Technologies in Motion Analysis.
Aradhana Sharma
Faculty for Sports Nutrition
Scientific Officer (Sports Medicine) at a Government Sports Organisation since 2011. MBBS, PG Diploma in Sports Medicine, UCAM Masters in Sports Sciences & High Performance. Teaches Human Performance Physiology.
Priyanka Prabhakar
Faculty for Sports Psychology
HOD (PMR & Sports) at a government hospital and senior sports physician since 2008. MBBS and PG Diploma in Sports Medicine. Teaches Sports Technology, Innovation & Future Trends.
Joe Davis
Faculty for Performance Psychology
Faculty in Sports Management at IISWBM since 2009. MA Economics + PG Diploma in Sports Management. Teaches Foundations of Sports Marketing & the Digital Landscape and Paid Digital Advertising & Analytics in Sports.
Nikhil Latey
Faculty for Sports Sciences
Executive Editor, India Legal (since 2020). Guest Faculty for Sports Journalism at IISWBM since 2005. PG Diploma in Management + MA Mass Communication & Journalism from Calcutta University. Teaches Social Media Strategy, Digital Sponsorship and the Capstone module.
Learner Voices
Real careers. Real outcomes.
“The scientific curriculum and global faculty exposure gave me a unique learning experience. The hands-on workshops at the high-performance centres pushed me out of my comfort zone and made me a better sports scientist.”
Gaurang Ambre
Masters in Sports Sciences & High Performance
“I juggled work and studies, but Sportz Next's flexible learning structure made it possible. Live online classes kept me engaged, while recorded lectures let me revisit concepts at my own pace.”
Abin KP
MBA in Sports Management
“The instructors are industry veterans, not just academics. Their real-world experience shines through in every lesson — making the learning truly valuable.”
Ravindra Singh Chauhan
Diploma in Strength & Conditioning
“Sportz Next opened doors I didn't know existed. From classroom case studies to working at a real pro-league office during my residency — the leap was real.”
Anushka Iyer
Diploma in Sports Management
Admissions
Eligibility & application checklist.
Secure your place in the next cohort. Here's what we look for and what to prepare.
Minimum Eligibility
Who can apply
Academic
Bachelor's degree in Sports Sciences, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapy, Kinesiology or Athletic Training.
Industry Route
Relevant experience considered case-by-case — coaches with NSCA-CSCS, UKSCA or ASCA credentials.
Language
Working proficiency in English (waived for English-medium degree graduates).
Intake
Two annual intakes — Batch 1: Apr–Sep 2026 · Batch 2: Oct 2026–Mar 2027. Limited to 5–20 seats.
Application Checklist
What to prepare
- Updated CV detailing experience and certifications
- Academic transcripts and/or proof of professional qualifications
- Short Statement of Motivation (300–500 words)
- Government-issued ID proof
- Admissions interview (where required)
Programme FAQ
Everything you need to know.
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It is a Post Graduate Certificate (30 ECTS, 6 months) in elite performance coaching, awarded by UCAM Spain and delivered in India by Sportz Next. The programme covers exercise physiology, biomechanics, strength and speed development, conditioning, testing and programme design — combining live online learning with hands-on practical training at Sports Dynamix (Chennai) and ProPhysio (Mumbai).
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