Distance Diploma in Strength & Conditioning (DDSC)
Distance Diploma in Strength & Conditioning
- Industry-Recognized Certification: Gain a prestigious diploma in Strength & Conditioning from ISST Pune, enhancing your career prospects in fitness and sports training.
- Flexible Distance Learning: Study at your own pace with expert-designed course material, making it ideal for students, athletes, and working professionals.
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Course Type
Distance Course
Eligibility
10+2 Pass or equivalent.
Duration
06 Months + 01 Month mandatory internship project
What's in the course for you?
Industry-Focused Curriculum
Our curriculum is constantly updated to meet the demands of the global sports industry. Here’s a glimpse of what you will learn:
Distance Diploma in Strength & Conditioning
The Distance Diploma in Strength & Conditioning is a foundational programme designed to provide complete theoretical and practical knowledge in all aspects related to the application of strength & conditioning principles.
This course also highlights the importance of having a proper understanding of training science and specificity, the biomechanics of human movement, and the periodization of the training process.
Course Aims
To provide the fundamentals of the application of strength & conditioning in different sports.
To provide essential knowledge in the biomechanics of movement
To provide the latest knowledge in different methods for strength, speed and endurance training
Course Outcome
- The participant will be able to understand how to apply strength & conditioning principles based on the different needs of each sport, whether individual or team sport.
- The participant will be well equipped with up-to-date knowledge in fundamental topics like strength training methods, speed development, recovery management, and its application.
- The participant will be able to immediately apply skills to effectively develop his/her career in the strength & conditioning industry.
In a nutshell, this course is a complete package for the participant to be industry-ready.
Distance Diploma in Strength & Conditioning (DDSC)
- Course Duration: 06 months + 01-month mandatory internship.
- Eligibility : 10+2 Pass or equivalent.
Course Validity: Two years from the date of course completion.
Internship based assessment
The student will have to work as an intern with an ISST partnered organisation for a minimum of one month and secure an internship completion certificate.
Placement Guidance
After certification, the placement cell at ISST will individually evaluate each candidate and help & guide him/her to secure an appropriate job.
Module 01:
- Physiology of Strength & Conditioning
- Foundations of Strength & Conditioning
- Supercompensation Theory and Physiology of Adaptations
- Principles of Training Science and Specificity
- Principles of Recovery and Regeneration
- Module 02: Biomechanics of Strength & Conditioning
- Biomechanics of Neuromuscular System
- Biomechanics of Human Movement
- Biomechanics of Training
Module 03:
- Foundations of Strength Training
- Strength Training Physiology
- Methods for Strength Training
- Assessment for Strength
- Module 04: Foundations of Speed Training
- Speed Training Physiology
- Methods for Speed Training
- Assessment for Speed
Module 05:
- Foundations of Endurance Training
- Endurance Training Physiology
- Methods for Endurance Training
- Assessment for Endurance
Module 06:
- Designing Strength & Conditioning Plans
- Periodization Principles
- Organisation of the Microcycle
- Tapering and Peak Performance
Career Job Roles & Avg Salary After
Distance Diploma in Strength & Conditioning (DDSC)
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₹2.50 Lakhs Per Annum
Avg Salary ₹1.20 Lakhs Per Annum
Potential Roles
- Strength & Conditioning Coach, Fitness Trainer, Personal Trainer
- Sports Performance Coach
- Gym Instructor, Athletic Trainer
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The Distance Diploma in Strength & Conditioning is a 6-month online program designed to equip students with advanced knowledge in sports training, fitness programming, and performance enhancement. It also includes a mandatory 1-month internship project for practical experience.
Anyone who has completed 10+2 (or equivalent) is eligible to enroll in the program.
The course duration is 6 months, followed by a 1-month mandatory internship project, making it a total of 7 months.
Yes, the course is delivered online, allowing students to learn at their own pace while gaining practical insights through the internship project.
The 1-month mandatory internship project provides hands-on experience, helping students apply theoretical concepts in real-world fitness and sports settings.
Graduates can pursue careers as:
- Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Fitness Trainer
- Personal Trainer
- Sports Performance Coach
- Gym Instructor
- Athletic Trainer
They can work in gyms, sports academies, rehabilitation centers, and professional sports teams.
Internships may be paid or unpaid, depending on the organization providing the opportunity. However, the experience gained will enhance job prospects in the fitness and sports industry.
You can apply directly through the official website ISST by filling out the application form and following the registration process.
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