Specialist Sports Science - UFC Performance Institute

The UFC Performance Institute Specialist Sports Science certification is built around the sport of MMA and applies across all combat sports. It covers the physiological and psychological demands of the combat athlete, over five modules:

1. Module 1 - Characteristics of combat sports. Performance analysis, limiting factors, anthropometric and body-composition profiles, and the physiological and psychological demands and profiles of combat athletes.
2. Module 2 - Anatomy and physiology. Neuromuscular, sensory-motor and cardio-respiratory systems, energy systems and skill development, with the specific adaptations required in a combat context.
3. Module 3 - Testing and monitoring. Reliability, validity and standardization of assessments, physiological testing, training-load concepts, sleep and recovery.
4. Module 4 - Evidence-based practice. Applying sports-science principles to real-world scenarios across different sports and athletes.
5. Module 5 - Interdisciplinary teamwork. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team to enhance individual and group performance.

Program summarized for reference. Official course page: UFC PI Specialist Sport Science. Course by the UFC Performance Institute (ufcpi.com), NSCA-approved.