GPS in Football

3rd Edition

25 de Novembro 2026
Logo Espregueira Fifa Azul

52h

DURAÇÂO

e-Learning

FORMATO

English

LÍNGUA OFICIAL DE ENSINO

GPS in Football

In today's football, making decisions based on data is no longer an advantage - it has become a requirement! A requirement that stems from competitive schedules, matches and training sessions, which require players to perform at the limits of their abilities. It's a demand that has led to technological development and the use of technologies capable of monitoring this performance objectively and in detail.

It is in this context that GPS tracking systems stand out, which are indispensable for monitoring and managing the physical effort to which players are subjected, for reducing the risk of injury and for decision-making.

But it's not enough to have access to technology! You have to know how to use the equipment, collect, process and analyze the data so that it becomes useful information. It's essential to find strategies for sharing this information between the performance, health and technical departments and with the players, so that this can result in a competitive advantage!

The course “The use of GPS in football” is a unique training experience! First and foremost because we have recruited some of the best professionals in the field, with solid academic and scientific training, proven research and experience in the field. The list of trainers includes professionals from some of the best national and international clubs, PhDs, high-performance department directors and health professionals.

The course comprises 52 hours of training, with each lecturer carefully selected to ensure that every topic is explored in depth, from A to Z, with expertise, rigour and practical relevance.

We are convinced that everyone will be better oriented with this course :)

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OBJETIVOS

  Understand the fundamentals of tracking technology based on GPS and inertial measurement units (IMUs);
  Relate the use of GPS technology to the concepts of external and internal load and critically discuss the most used metrics for monitoring player performance.
  Collect field data using Catapult Sports tracking technology, including the real-time monitoring of training sessions.
  Use the native dashboards of Catapult Sports and other tools (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, Microsoft Power BI) to produce customised reports on external and internal load.
  Design and implement external and internal load management strategies aimed at optimising player performance and recovery.
  Apply external and internal load management strategies aimed at reducing injury risk.
  Apply external and internal load management strategies to support player rehabilitation and decision-making regarding return to training and return to play.
  Develop and implement effective communication strategies with the coaching staff, medical department and players, adapted to different organisational contexts.
  Explore and critically reflect on the concept of Football 4.0 and emerging trends shaping a new era of performance analysis and decision-making.
Descrição

WHY WILL THIS COURSE MAKE ME BETTER?

Because you will gain a clear, practical understanding of the full potential of advanced GPS systems in the contexts of exercise, rehabilitation and performance.

PROGRAM

MODULE 1 – Fundamentals of GPS Technology in Football

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

Introduction to GPS technology in football

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

Conceptualizing load in football

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

External load GPS-based metrics

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

External load inertial-based metrics

21.00 | 22.00 UTC

Artificial Intelligence: A revolution in GPS data decision-making?

MODULE 2 - CatapultSports Ecosystem for Athlete Monitoring and Video Analysis

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

Overview of the Catapult Ecosystem

20.00 | 21.00 UTC 

Introduction to Catapult hardware and software platforms. Data flow from collection to analysis

Module 3 – Fundamentals of GPS Data

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

Out of hundreds of metrics, which ones really matter?

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

Using native dashboards or external dashboards?

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

Report absolute or relative data?

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

Which are the best normalisation and standardisation procedures?

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

Which benchmarks should I use?

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

What if GPS metrics were reframed as volume and intensity?

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

Guidelines on team, positional and single-player reports?

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

Integrating video analysis with GPS data?

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

Integrating internal load data with GPS data?

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

Can GPS data express playing model?

Module 4 – Using GPS to Monitor and Optimise Player Performance and Recovery

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

Proactive or reactive in load management.

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

Load periodisation with GPS

19.00 | 20.00 UTC 

Load management across the season

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

Load management in congested fixtures

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

Load management in acquisition sessions

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

Load management in tapering sessions

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

Load management in recovery sessions

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

Live load management guidelines

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

Acceleration: why, when and how?

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

Speed: why, when and how?

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

Post-match top up: why, when and how

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

Exploring GPS data in pre-season tests

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

Most demanding periods

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

Load management in female soccer

Module 5 – Using GPS to Monitor and Minimise the Risk of Injury

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

How much is too much

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

Injury forecasting with GPS

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

Chronic and acute load

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

Detecting load spikes?

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

Sprint and acceleration as a vaccine?

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

Is fatigue an injury risk factor?

Module 6 – Using GPS Data to Monitor and Optimise Return to Play

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

The control-chaos continuum

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

The use of GPS in rehabilitation of hamstring injuries

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

The use of GPS in rehabilitation of quadriceps injuries

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

The use of GPS in rehabilitation of triceps surae injuries

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

The use of GPS in rehabilitation of groin injuries

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

The use of GPS in rehabilitation of knee complex injuries

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

The ultimate contribution of GPS metrics in decision-making

Module 7 – Communication of GPS Data with the Technical Staff, the Health Department and the Players

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

The KISS principle applies here?

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

Strategies for communicating data with the coach and technical staff

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

Strategies for communicating data with the player

19.00 | 20.00 UTC

Strategies for communicating data with the clinical department

20.00 | 21.00 UTC

Strategies for communicating data with management and scouting

Module 8 – The Coach and Players’ Perspectives

19.00 | 22.00 UTC

How useful is GPS data?

COORDENADORES DE CURSO

Paulo Roriz
Paulo Roriz
SCIENTIFIC-PEDAGOGICAL COORDINATOR
Pedro Lisboa
Pedro Lisboa
SCIENTIFIC-PEDAGOGICAL COORDINATOR

Docência

Andre Maia Silva
André Maia Silva
Docente
Design Sem Nome (86)
Catarina Bajanca
JBMorin
JB Morin
Design Sem Nome (66)
NUNO CERDEIRA
Paulo Barreira
Paulo Barreira
Rui Marcelino Maciel Oliveira
Rui Marcelino
Design Sem Nome (37)
TELMO FIRMINO
Victor Paredes UCJC
Victor Paredes

FAQ's

Starts on 25 November 2026.

Recorded classes, made available after the live broadcast exclusively online or via television, will no longer be accessible 31 days after the course’s final live session.

Registration fees:
1º price until 25/09/2026 – 478€
2º price until 25/10/2026 – 578€
3º price after 25/10/2026 – 678€

Payment in 2 interest-free instalments:
70% – Upon registration
30% – After 30 days

Sports science professionals, physiotherapists and medical doctors.

The final course grade will result from the quantitative grade obtained in the final examination. The assessment consists of a multiple-choice examination with 40 questions. Each correct answer contributes 1 point to the final grade. The examination will take place at the end of the course.

The final course assessment is expressed on a numerical scale from 0 to 20, with approval granted to participants who obtain a minimum grade of 10.

The final course grade may be accompanied by a qualitative classification, according to the following scale: Sufficient (10 to 13), Good (14 and 15), Very Good (16 and 17), and Excellent (18 to 20).

In accordance with Portuguese legislation (Decree-Law No. 42/2005 of 22 February), grades below 10, on a scale from 0 to 20, result in failure.

At the end of the training course, an evaluation tool will be applied to assess participants’ satisfaction with the training process and the conditions under which the course was delivered, with a view to identifying possible improvement measures.

At the end of the course, a Professional Training Certificate will be issued, in accordance with the legislation in force (Ordinance No. 474/2010 of 8 July), to all participants who successfully complete the training course. This certificate, as well as a diploma, will be sent through email available in digital format, within a maximum period of 31 working days after the course end date. If the student does not successfully complete the course, a Professional Training Attendance Certificate will be issued.

Classes will be uploaded to Moodle 2 to 3 working days after the live session and will remain available for viewing until one month after the end of the course. Therefore, recorded classes, made available after the live broadcast exclusively online or via television, will no longer be accessible 31 days after the course’s final live session.

Important note: please remember that a minimum attendance rate of 70% is required, which may be achieved either through live online attendance or by watching the recorded sessions. Please note that recordings must be viewed at normal speed, as content watched in fast forward (1.5x or 2x) will not be counted for attendance purposes and may therefore compromise final certification.

478,00 

Registration fees:

1º price until 25/09/2026 – 478€
2º price until 25/10/2026 – 578€
3º price after 25/10/2026 – 678€

O QUE INCLUI O CURSO?​

  52 h of online training  Recordings of the live classes, delivered exclusively via Zoom, are expected to be made available within 2 to 3 working days after each live online session and will remain accessible until 31 days after the course’s final live class.  Professional Training Certificate* or Professional Training Attendance Certificate  *Includes entitlement to a Diploma issued by a FIFA, ISAKOS, ESSKA and ICRS accredited centre.

478,00 

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2º price until 25/10/2026 – 578€
3º price after 25/10/2026 – 678€

GPS in Football

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