Optional Sports I - Football

Recommended Prerequisites

The approach of this subject ask for the knowledge of the following subjects: General physiology, Exercise physiology, Youth Sports, Methods of Physical Condition. May also be important a minimal knowledge regarding the english language.

Teaching Methods

The lectures will be predominantly for exposure of the syllabus.

The practical classes will assume a more interactive discussion and in a group format.

The content covered in the theoretical component will be evaluated by two midterm exams.

Learning Outcomes

This course aims to fit the student with the multidimensional requirements of football training with a major emphasis on youth football training process.

Work Placement(s)

Yes

Syllabus

- Training Methodology in Football

- Technical and tactical training in Football

- Organization and Management in Football

 

note: the contents are following the learning outcomes applied by the Portuguese Football Association for Level I.

Head Lecturer(s)

Hugo Miguel Borges Sarmento

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Synthesis work: 10.0%
Laboratory work or Field work: 30.0%
Frequency: 60.0%

Bibliography

 

Amieiro, N. (2005). Defesa à zona no Fut. Ed. autor.

Castelo, J. (1996). Futebol - A organização do jogo. Lisboa. Ed. autor

Davids, K., Lees, A., & Burwitz, L. (2000). Understanding and Measuring Coordination and Control in Kicking Skills in Soccer: Implications for Talent Identification and Skill Acquisition. Journal of Sports Sciences, 18(9), 703-714.

Garganta, J & Pinto, J (1995). O ensino do futebol. O ensino dos jogos desportivos. pp 95-135

Pacheco, R (2001). O ensino do futebol. Futebol 7. Um jogo de iniciação ao futebol de 11.

Queiroz, C (1986). Estrutura e organização dos exercícios de treino em futebol.

Rahnama N, Reilly T, Lees A (2002). Injury risk associated with playing actions during competitive soccer. British Journal of Sports Medicine. Vol. 36: 354-359.