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Postgraduate Diploma in Basketball Physical Training Online

Cutting-edge training integrating advanced sports science, innovative technology, and elite-level performance development.

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Course in Basketball Physical Training

The Postgraduate Diploma in Basketball Physical Training offers a comprehensive, practice-driven education designed to optimise athletic performance in basketball. Through expert-led modules, you’ll gain advanced knowledge in performance enhancement, injury prevention, strength and conditioning, and athlete profiling.

This cutting-edge programme blends evidence-based methods with the latest technology, including athlete monitoring systems, performance testing, and tailored programming. With a strong emphasis on real-world application, it equips you to assess, design, implement, and manage physical training programmes specific to basketball’s unique demands.

You’ll also develop key skills in leadership, communication, and data interpretation—crucial for thriving in high-performance environments. Whether your goal is to support elite teams or individual athletes, this diploma prepares you to excel in one of sport science’s most dynamic and competitive fields.

Private degree issued by Universidad Europea de Madrid

Online with live classes
Classes in English
Start: 2 feb. 2026
4 months, 21 ECTS Faculty of Medicine, Health and Sport

¿Why study this Postgraduate Diploma in Basketball Physical Training?

Immersive Learning with Elite-Level Practitioners

Gain hands-on training from top professionals in basketball performance. The programme blends science and practice—covering assessment, strength & conditioning, speed, agility, and injury prevention—through real-world applications, labs, and internships with elite athletes and teams.

Built for Careers in High-Performance Sport

Whether your goal is to work in elite sport, youth development, or injury rehabilitation, this diploma prepares you for high-performance roles. You’ll build technical and soft skills—like communication and leadership—through a programme backed by ESCCA.

Tailored for Basketball’s Unique Demands

A sport-specific approach that aligns training with the physical and tactical realities of basketball performance.

Backed by a World-Class Collaborative Network

Benefit from the combined strength of ESCCA and Universidad Europea—leaders in sport science, education, and basketball performance.

Meet our partner: ESCCA

The content of this programme was developed alongside with ESCA, the professional organization of all the strength coaches that work in teams competing in Europe's most prestigious league, the Euroleague. They aim to share their knowledge and experience to promote the advancement of basketball strength and conditioning worldwide.

Study plan

The Postgraduate Diploma in Basketball Physical Training is a specialised programme designed to equip professionals with the tools, knowledge, and hands-on experience needed to optimise athletic performance in basketball.

  • ESCCA goals and purposes.
  • Course Objectives - Table of Contents.
  • Historical course of basketball S&C coaches.
  • The current role of the S&C in basketball.
  • Future challenges and opportunities of the S&C Coach in basketball.
  • Building the necessary skillset for a long-term successful career.
  • Introduction to Complexity
  • A ""new"" way of thinking about the human body and training
  • What is systems thinking and how is it related to training?
  • Shifting the mental model of program design
  • Basketball Needs Analysis.
  • The three basic questions for performance enhancing program design.
  • Who are we training?
  • What are the goals?
  • What are the ""tools"" at your disposal?
  • Establishing individual performance needs.
  • Force Plate testing and data analysis.
  • Horizontal acc/deceleration testing.
  • Qualitative Movement analysis.
  • Conditioning Tests.
  • Myo-skeletal Assessments.
  • Basic Applied Biomechanics
  • Force & Torque
  • Power & Impulse
  • Lever Arm & Strength Profile
  • Practical Examples
  • Common Misconception in strength training in basketball
  • Speed, agility and plyometrics as a part of the strength continuum.
  • Teaching movement mechanics
  • Acceleration / Deceleration
  • Theoretical background.
  • Practical.
  • Latera Movement
  • Jumping & Landing
  • Cross overpstep
  • Cutting & Curling
  • Methods and techniques to enhance speed and agility
  • Jump training
  • Theory
  • Practice
  • Energy Systems in basketball.
  • Basic Methodology of ESD training.
  • Exploring different split options.
  • Personalization of strength program design:
  • Exercise selection.
  • Individual characteristics.
  • Exercise profile.
  • Training through the strength continuum.
  • Exploring the different manifestations of strength (power training, “explosive” training etc).
  • Training Method Analysis
  • Teaching Exercise Methodology and Progressions.
  • Putting it all together
  • Training according to the training phase
  • Off-Season
  • In-Season
  • Pre-Season
  • Models of Periodization based on game density.
  • The use of micro-technology in basketball.
  • Basic data analysis for performance optimization and injury prevention.
  • Cost effective means of performance monitoring.
  • Using the right tools and metrics for effective daily monitoring.
  • Effective data-informed communication.
  • Reporting and report design using different software.

  • Basic Injury Epidemiology in Basketball
  • What is injury prevention?
  • Managing common basketball injuries.
  • Staff Collaboration and Communication for effective injury management.

According to the development of the course and the student's interest.

  • Theme choice and motivation. Project feasibility.
  • Construction of the theoretical framework.
  • Objectives.
  • Instruments and methods.
  • Collection and analysis of preliminary results.
  • Discussion and final considerations of the project.

Career Opportunities

  • High-Performance Coach: Design and implement training for elite basketball athletes.
  • Strength & Conditioning Specialist: Build strength, power, and injury resilience for players.
  • Performance Analyst: Use data to track and improve physical performance.
  • Rehabilitation Coach: Support athletes’ safe return to peak condition post-injury.
  • Basketball Physical Trainer: Tailor physical training to individual and team basketball demands.
  • Youth Development Coach: Guide the physical progression of young talent through long-term planning.

Methodology

Flexibility

Live virtual classes that will be recorded in case you cannot attend or want to see them again.

Support

You will have the support of our expert professors who will facilitate your learning, as well as an accompanying tutor who will guide you and help you achieve your goals.

Experiential Learning

Receive comprehensive training based on real-life cases combined with theoretical and practical learning.

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Admissions

For admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Basketball Physical Training, the following is required:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences.
  • Graduated from a university degree with a recognized federation degree in basketball.
  • Other academic backgrounds providing evidence of professional experience in the sector may also be considered by Admissions.

How to apply

The admission process to pursue an online undergraduate or postgraduate certificate at Universidad Europea can be carried out throughout the year, although enrolment on any of our programmes is subject to availability. In order to complete the process, follow these simple steps:

1

Documentation

You will need to send the specific documentation to your personal advisor

  • Admissions form.
  • Legal document required for accessing the programme
  • Photocopy of your ID.
  • Curriculum vitae.

2

Admissions test

Once your documentation has been reviewed, your personal advisor will contact you.

  • Competency assessment test.
  • Personal interview.
  • Language assessment test (if applicable).

3

Reserving a place

Formalising the reservation of a place through our different methods of payment

  • Direct debit.
  • Credit card.
  • Online payment.

Faculty

  • Rafael Navarro
    Program Director
    Professor and researcher at the Department of Sports in the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences.​
    He holds a degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (INEF) and a PhD in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from the Polytechnic University of Madrid.​
    He teaches 1st, 3rd and 4th year subjects in the degree of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and Physiotherapy. He specialises in basketball and high performance sports.​
    His lines of research are: Biobanding, sports talent detection, competition analysis and quantification of loads in high performance. He is the author of more than 30 communications and papers presented at national and international conferences, and of 5 collaborations in the form of book chapters and articles in specialised journals. He has two recognised six-year research periods.
  • Nenad Duricic
    Program Director
    Nenad Duricic is a lecturer and researcher at the Department of Sport at the Faculty of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences.​
    He holds a degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from the University of Belgrade, a Master's degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences from Ruhr University Bochum (Germany), and a Master's degree in High Performance - Sport Scientist from the European University of Madrid.​
    He teaches 1st and 4th year subjects in the degree of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences and Physiotherapy. His specialisation is basketball and high performance sport. His lines of research are: training and analysis of competition and quantification of loads in high performance.
  • Kostas Chatzichristos​
    Director of Performance at the Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul. He is responsible for player athletic development and rehabilitation, as well as medical and performance staff management.​
    An eleven-year-veteran in the Euroleague, prior to Fener Kostas held the same role at CSKA Moscow for eight years. During his tenure at the most historic Russian basketball club, he won two European Championships, seven VTB League Championships and seven Russian cups. He has also participated in six Euroleague Final Fours.​
  • Carlos Romero​
    Physiotherapist and PhD in Biomedicine and Health Science . Director of the Physiotherapy in Motion Research Group. Co-director of the UEM-CEMTRO Clinic Research Chair.
  • Jure Drakslar
    S&C Coach of Zenit Basket. He held same position long time in Unics Kazan and Khimki Moscow.​
  • Regev Fanan
    Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the legendary Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball Club since 2015​.
  • Konstantinos Chatzichristos
    Director of Performance at Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul. WInner of 3 Euroleague titles, with both Fenerbahce and CSKA Moscow​.
  • Yanis Irid
    Head of the Sport Science Department and Strength & Conditioning Coach for the French Basketball Federation​.
  • Hugo Salazar
    Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Baskonia Basketball and is responsible for players’ athletic performance.
  • Jairo Vasquez​
    Former Head of Performance of FC Barcelona Basketball.​
  • Juan Trapero 
    Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid, a position that he has held for a total of eighteen years. Winner of 3 Euroleague titles with this team.​
  • Luka Svilar 
    Strength and Conditioning Coach of Charlote Hornets (NBA). Previous he hold this position in Baskonia, Unics Kazan and FC Bayern Munchen​.
  • Matteo Panichi
    Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for Segafredo Virtus Bologna​.

Academic quality

As part of its strategy, the University has an internal quality plan whose objective is to promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement, and which allows it to face future challenges with the maximum guarantee of success. In this way, it is committed to promoting the achievement of external recognitions and accreditations, both nationally and internationally; the measurement and analysis of results; simplification in management; and the relationship with the external regulator.

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