Online Course: Exercise Classification for Speed Development

A 7-part mini-course presented by expert coach Sam Portland.

Sam Portland

By Sam Portland
April 20th, 2023 | 1 min read

This course is designed for individuals who are passionate about sports and want to improve their speed and agility for athletic performance. Whether you are a professional athlete or a fitness enthusiast, understanding the principles behind exercise classification for speed development is crucial for achieving optimal results. Expert coach, Sam Portland will guide you through 7 lessons, including:

  • An introduction to exercise classification
  • Base Theory: Transfer of Training and the Exercise Classification Pyramid
  • Applied Theory I: The Speed Model and the Force-Velocity Curve
  • Applied Theory II: The Exercise Classification Matrix and Building a Session

You’ll finish the course armed with fresh knowledge around speed development that can be practically implemented with your athletes to help improve their performance.

You can click here to access the entire course for free on a 7-day, no obligation trial to The Coach Academy.

Sam Portland

Sam Portland

Sam is an experienced S&C Coach with a demonstrated history of working in the sports industry specialising in Training Programme Design, Coaching, Fitness Training, and Football. He has a Master's degree focused in S&C from St Mary's University, is the creator of Speed Gate Golf and runs a successful Coach Mentorship Program.

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