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The SportsCPD video library provides full and unlimited access to to a wide range of learning in sport, delivered by renowned experts and tutors covering all aspects of sports coaching, sports science, health , and fitness. The SportsCPD video library will deliver learning and education in topics...

Long-term athletic development (LTAD) is a structured approach to training and skill development in sports that focuses on the physical, mental, and emotional growth of athletes over an extended period, typically from childhood to adulthood. It involves creating age-appropriate training programs,...

In the high-stakes world of sport, the level of excitement, focus, and energy an athlete experiences can significantly impact their performance. This phenomenon, known as arousal, is a fundamental aspect of sports psychology. In this video, we'll explore the concept of arousal, its impact on athl...

Think of a time when you were so involved in what you were doing that the rest of the world seemed to have disappeared, then we might say you were in a flow state - or in the zone. Your mind wasn’t wandering; you were totally focused and concentrated on that activity, to such an extent that you w...

This video explores how limb dominance has an effect on performance, and how techniques can vary depending on what side of the body is being used. Performance variables do differ between the limbs - and this can have a direct impact on the individual’s ability and levels of performance.

Muscle produces force by forming cross-bridges, using energy released from ATP. While the magnitude and duration of force production primarily determine the energy requirement, nearly a century ago Fenn observed that muscle shortening or lengthening influenced energetic cost of contraction. In th...

Muscle contraction is the tightening, shortening, or lengthening of muscles when you do some activity. It can happen when you hold or pick up something, or when you stretch or exercise with weights. Muscle contraction is often followed by muscle relaxation, when contracted muscles return to their...

Foam rolling is a self-myofascial release (SMR) technique. It can help relieve muscle tightness, soreness, and inflammation, and increase your joint range of motion. Renowned expert Dr David Behm explains the mechanisms and techniques that underpin effective foam rolling in sport.

Understanding and combating anxiety in sport.

In this series of videos - we are going to discuss linking the constraints led approach to skill acquisition - with considerations to the impact this has on elite player development.

How the body controls blood flow throughout the body during exercise and sport.

What are the Pro's and Con's of using supplements in sport?

Biomechanics uses techniques including mathematical modelling, computer simulations, and measurements to enhance sport performance and reduce injury. It can be applied to a wide variety of sport and exercise activities in order to: Identify optimal movement patterns to improve sport-specific tech...

What is the least amount of resistance training to stay fit and healthy?

An individual can be told what to do, but the individual who understands what they are doing opens much wider vistas of possibilities. This video provides not only suggested stretching prescriptions, but more importantly educates the learner about the mechanisms underlying various stretching tech...

From the 1960s to the 1990s, static stretching was an important component of warm-ups with the thought that it would increase range of motion, decrease injury incidence and improve performance. But in the late 1990s and into the new millennium, a growing body of evidence reported that static stre...

Understanding and navigating the transition from junior to senior levels of sport

Understanding how the energy systems of the body respond and adapt to exercise.

How the Cardiovascular system responds and adapts to repeated bouts of exercise.

Understanding the functions of the respiratory system and its responses and adaptations to exercise.

How the muscular system works during exercise.

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a popular exercise method that involves alternating between intense bursts of activity and short recovery periods. It is known for its effectiveness in improving cardiovascular fitness, burning calories, and boosting metabolism. Incorporating HIIT into y...

How do we ensure an athlete achieves a balanced diet as a Vegetarian or Vegan. In this video our expert in sports nutrition, Mark Elliott, explains all.

Balance and stability work as one to ensure that athletes can control their bodies during a particular movement. Although closely related, they are very different in terms of application. In this video, Dr David Behm discusses the effectiveness of stability training on performance, and the positi...

Effective communication is a key interpersonal skill and learning how we can improve our communication has many benefits. Communication is a two way process, so improving communication involves both how we send and receive messages. In this series of videos, James Perryman provides an understandi...

A warm-up gradually revs up your cardiovascular system by raising your body temperature and increasing blood flow to your muscles. Warming up may also help reduce muscle soreness and lessen your risk of injury. Cooling down after your workout allows for a gradual recovery of pre-exercise heart ra...

Strength training trains the ability to exert force to overcome resistance. Strength can be trained with various training modes, ranging from body weight to strength training machines and free weights. In this series of videos, Colin Herbert defines strength training, discusses the difference bet...

Metabolic Resistance Training workouts should incorporate every muscle group with compound movements. Heavy resistance with little rest for a higher intensity session. MRT is designed to leave the metabolism elevated for as long as 24 hours post workout, so you'll be burning calories not only whi...

Muscle hypertrophy is a term for the growth and increase of the size of muscle cells. The most common type of muscular hypertrophy occurs as a result of physical exercise such as weightlifting, and there are two essential components necessary for the growth of muscles—stimulation and repair. In t...

Motivation, simply defined, is the ability to initiate and persist at a task. To perform your best, you must want to begin the process of developing as an athlete and you must be willing to maintain your efforts until you have achieved your goals. But, motivation is complex and unique to every in...

The rising numbers of mobile phone users and social media have changed the way we look at various things in today’s society, including our engagement in sports. There are many different social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube etc.; people can use these social media to...

Colin Herbert explains what Hypertrophy is, how hypertrophy in muscles occurs, how muscle fibres grow, provides an insight into metabolic stress, and discusses muscle damage and repair through hypertrophy training.

A dynamic exercise is any exercise that involves joint movement. Isometric exercises create no change in the length of the muscle. An isometric strength exercise is typically performed against an immovable object. Colin Herbert compares dynamic and Isometric exercise regimens and programming exer...

Emotional intelligence (EI), Emotional leadership (EL), Emotional Quotient (EQ) and Emotional Intelligence Quotient (EIQ), is the capability of individuals to recognise their own emotions and those of others, discern between different feelings and label them appropriately, use emotional informati...

The skeletal system plays a very important part to helping sporting performance. It acts as a framework for muscle attachment and some bones protect vital organs. This series of videos provide a deeper understanding into the structure and function of the skeleton, and how it responds and adapts t...

Your coaching philosophy, who you are and how you teach is EVERYTHING. Your coaching philosophy provides you with a reference point with which to make consistent decisions. It allows for a better understanding of yourself and where your gaps lie. It acknowledges where you want to go and what succ...

Reflective practice is a way of studying your own experiences to improve the way you work. It is very useful for sports professionals who want to carry on learning throughout their lives. The act of reflection is a great way to increase confidence and become a more proactive and qualified profess...

Integral to sport is the activity of practice. But how much do we know about the art of practice? - How much time and energy do we invest in understanding what makes effective or ineffective practice? – and do we really care enough about understanding our choices and the resultant impact it has o...

The muscular system is composed of specialized cells called muscle fibres. Their predominant function is contractibility. Muscles, attached to bones or internal organs and blood vessels, are responsible for movement. Nearly all movement in the body is the result of muscle contraction.

Confidence has been defined as “a firm belief in one’s powers, abilities or capacities.” Confidence, therefore, is firm trust; reliance or belief in one’s own abilities. Sports confidence incorporates these definitions as applied to your sport. Having sports confidence means having self-confidenc...

High-intensity interval training (HIIT), also called high-intensity intermittent exercise (HIIE) or sprint interval training (SIT), is a form of interval training, a cardiovascular exercise strategy alternating short periods of intense anaerobic exercise with less intense recovery periods, until ...

Social identity leadership refers to the ability of individuals to effectively mobilize and inspire others based on shared social identities. It involves leveraging common group memberships to foster collaboration, promote inclusivity, and drive positive change. By recognizing and harnessing the ...

Challenge and threat states predict future performance; like many other sectors, competitive sport is characterised by highly pressurised situations that place individuals under extreme stress. Prior to a task, individuals will evaluate the demands of the task and whether they possess the necessa...

Professor Barry Drust is a renowned applied exercise physiologist and specialist in intermittent exercise and football. He is recognized internationally for his research in the area of football performance and player preparation and his applied experience working within the sport. Barry has also ...

The motivational levels of your athletes will impact on how they think, feel, interact with others and perform in competition. High levels of motivation are essential in sport for getting athletes to not only enjoy the process of training and competing, but to ultimately fulfil their potential. S...