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Level 8 - Doctorate Level Qualification

TOTAL LEARNING HOURS

148 TLH

START DATE

Immediate

MODE OF LEARNING

COST

£995.00

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The IQF Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership is the highest level of qualification available for sports performance professionals. It is a much needed opportunity for S&C coaches and practitioners to progress into vital leadership roles, moving the profession forward 

Andrew Langford, Director of the IUSCA, London, UK 

About the Level 8

Welcome to the IUSCA IQF Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership. This is the highest level of qualification available within the performance sector. 

 

This course is designed for all those within sport seeking to advance into a leadership or management role. This is particularly of relevance to Strength & Conditioning Coaches and practitioners who are interested in moving into a Performance Director or Athletic Director type role.  

 

You will learn about all aspects of leadership and management, including key advice and actionable steps to implement within your day-to-day work. It will also provide a successful action plan for gaining employment within a leadership role. 

 

This course will provide the knowledge necessary to grow a sport performance department from the ground up or enhance an existing organization. It will also provide you with the resources you will need to organize and mentor an elite team of sports performance professionals. Lastly, this course will teach you how to effectively communicate with administrators, advocate for funding, unite different disciplines, and earn yourself a seat at the table.

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This is an online, hybrid learning course, featuring on-demand course content along with live tutorials by George Greene, from Stony Brook University. 

This course is rated at Level 8 on the International Qualification Framework (IQF), which is equivalent to Doctorate level learning. 

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The anticipated duration of this course is approximately 48 guided learning hours (48 GLH), with approximately 100 hours of additional learning/assessment time. 

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Satisfactory completion of the course will result in the candidate being awarded an IQF Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership.

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IQF LEVEL 8 DIPLOMA

ONLINE | ON-DEMAND

DOCTORATE LEVEL LEARNING

COMPREHENSIVE SYLLABUS

148 TOTAL LEARNING HOURS

6 LIVE TUTORIALS

  • Why are IUSCA courses and qualifications right for me?
    Our IUSCA courses and qualifications offer something for everyone. No matter what your role or level of experience within sport science/S&C, you will find an appropriate course or qualification. This includes entry level certifications, such as the Level 2 in Strength and Conditioning, which is the required minimum standard to work in most industry settings, right through to full Accreditation and Master Accreditation, which is appropriate for those with extensive experience within the profession. There is also a range of professional development courses (CPD) covering key topics within S&C, which will help you remain at the top of your profession.
  • What do the IQF Levels relate to? How can I know the equivalent in my country?
    The IQF, or International Qualification Framework is a global classification system to standardise courses, qualifications and levels of education throughout the S&C profession. This enables equivalences to be determined between awarding bodies and countries. All of our courses and certifications are internationally accredited.
  • Who designed the course content?
    All course content has been designed by experts within the field of S&C, sport science, or the relevent course discipline. Qualificaiton standards have been developed in collaboration with the IQF and the IUSCA Advisory Board. Specific courses may also feature expert live tutorial, such as the Training for Hypertophy in Sport course, which has live delivery by Brad Schoenfeld.
  • Are these courses live, online/in-person, or on-demand?"
    Our range of courses and qualifications are offered through a combination of live, online, in-person, on-demand etc. These details are specified within the individual course information pages.
  • We would like to deliver these courses within our organisation for our staff. Is this possible?
    Yes, it is possible to deliver these as part of your organisational required courses. Please contact us for further information at info@iusca.org
  • How long will I have access to the material?
    You will have lifetime access to the course material, including all future updates.
  • Are live sessions recorded?
    Yes, all live sessions will be recorded, meaning that you can catch up 'on-demand' if you require.
  • Are the courses accredited?
    Yes, our courses are internationally accredited and regulated on the International Qualification Framework (IQF). This ensures global portability of your certification.
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Esto realmente me ayudó a desarrollar mi confianza y mis habilidades como entrenador. No obtienes mucha experiencia práctica como esta en la universidad, pero esto me enseñó mucho.

Kevin, pasantía en Washington DC 

Bonus Content

For a limited time only, when you register for our Level 8 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership, you will also receive the following great benefits: 

FREE ACCESS TO IUSCA VIDEO (including over 20 hours of content from leaders in the field such as Brad Schoenfeld, Derek Hansen, Greg Lehman, Ron McKeefery, Lorena Torres, and many more...

FREE LIVE WEBINARS

FREE IUSCA T-SHIRT or CAP

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Aprobación

Todos nuestros cursos están avalados por el Comité de Adjudicación de IUSCA. Como organismo de adjudicación internacional acreditado, nuestras calificaciones cuentan con reconocimiento internacional.  

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Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con nosotros. 

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Michael Hill, director de rendimiento deportivo, Georgetown

Fue realmente genial tenerlo, ya que ayudó de muchas maneras y en realidad fue triste verlo partir. Hizo un trabajo magnífico y le daría la bienvenida de nuevo.

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Jason Lake, líder del programa MSc, Chichester

 Esto ha supuesto un excelente trampolín para los alumnos, que han tenido la suerte
suficiente para beneficiarse de estas oportunidades, brindándoles habilidades invaluables para futuros roles en
La industria.

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Realmente me convertí en un mejor entrenador y fue una experiencia de aprendizaje increíble. ¡Aprendí más en 7 semanas que en 4 años de educación superior!

Matt, Colocación en la Universidad de Carolina del Norte

  • Why are IUSCA courses and qualifications right for me?
    Our IUSCA courses and qualifications offer something for everyone. No matter what your role or level of experience within sport science/S&C, you will find an appropriate course or qualification. This includes entry level certifications, such as the Level 2 in Strength and Conditioning, which is the required minimum standard to work in most industry settings, right through to full Accreditation and Master Accreditation, which is appropriate for those with extensive experience within the profession. There is also a range of professional development courses (CPD) covering key topics within S&C, which will help you remain at the top of your profession.
  • What do the IQF Levels relate to? How can I know the equivalent in my country?
    The IQF, or International Qualification Framework is a global classification system to standardise courses, qualifications and levels of education throughout the S&C profession. This enables equivalences to be determined between awarding bodies and countries. All of our courses and certifications are internationally accredited.
  • Who designed the course content?
    All course content has been designed by experts within the field of S&C, sport science, or the relevent course discipline. Qualificaiton standards have been developed in collaboration with the IQF and the IUSCA Advisory Board. Specific courses may also feature expert live tutorial, such as the Training for Hypertophy in Sport course, which has live delivery by Brad Schoenfeld.
  • Are these courses live, online/in-person, or on-demand?"
    Our range of courses and qualifications are offered through a combination of live, online, in-person, on-demand etc. These details are specified within the individual course information pages.
  • We would like to deliver these courses within our organisation for our staff. Is this possible?
    Yes, it is possible to deliver these as part of your organisational required courses. Please contact us for further information at info@iusca.org
  • How long will I have access to the material?
    You will have lifetime access to the course material, including all future updates.
  • Are live sessions recorded?
    Yes, all live sessions will be recorded, meaning that you can catch up 'on-demand' if you require.
  • Are the courses accredited?
    Yes, our courses are internationally accredited and regulated on the International Qualification Framework (IQF). This ensures global portability of your certification.
  • Why are IUSCA courses and qualifications right for me?
    Our IUSCA courses and qualifications offer something for everyone. No matter what your role or level of experience within sport science/S&C, you will find an appropriate course or qualification. This includes entry level certifications, such as the Level 2 in Strength and Conditioning, which is the required minimum standard to work in most industry settings, right through to full Accreditation and Master Accreditation, which is appropriate for those with extensive experience within the profession. There is also a range of professional development courses (CPD) covering key topics within S&C, which will help you remain at the top of your profession.
  • What do the IQF Levels relate to? How can I know the equivalent in my country?
    The IQF, or International Qualification Framework is a global classification system to standardise courses, qualifications and levels of education throughout the S&C profession. This enables equivalences to be determined between awarding bodies and countries. All of our courses and certifications are internationally accredited.
  • Who designed the course content?
    All course content has been designed by experts within the field of S&C, sport science, or the relevent course discipline. Qualificaiton standards have been developed in collaboration with the IQF and the IUSCA Advisory Board. Specific courses may also feature expert live tutorial, such as the Training for Hypertophy in Sport course, which has live delivery by Brad Schoenfeld.
  • Are these courses live, online/in-person, or on-demand?"
    Our range of courses and qualifications are offered through a combination of live, online, in-person, on-demand etc. These details are specified within the individual course information pages.
  • We would like to deliver these courses within our organisation for our staff. Is this possible?
    Yes, it is possible to deliver these as part of your organisational required courses. Please contact us for further information at info@iusca.org
  • How long will I have access to the material?
    You will have lifetime access to the course material, including all future updates.
  • Are live sessions recorded?
    Yes, all live sessions will be recorded, meaning that you can catch up 'on-demand' if you require.
  • Are the courses accredited?
    Yes, our courses are internationally accredited and regulated on the International Qualification Framework (IQF). This ensures global portability of your certification.

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