ACSM & UFC Performance Institute: Pioneering the Science of Combat Sports

About this course

Discover the science behind elite combat sports performance in this comprehensive course presented through a collaboration between the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the UFC Performance Institute (UFCPI). Gain an inside look at the research, technology, and multidisciplinary strategies transforming how combat athletes train, compete, recover, and protect their long-term health. Learn from leading sports scientists, researchers, medical professionals, coaches, and athletes as they explore brain health and injury prevention, physiological testing, strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, weight management, psychophysiology, recovery, and anti-doping practices. Through expert presentations, practical demonstrations, and real-world applications from the UFC Performance Institute, participants will discover how evidence-based assessments and individualized interventions can optimize athletic performance while addressing the unique physical and psychological demands of combat sports. Designed for exercise professionals, sports medicine practitioners, researchers, and coaches, this course provides valuable insights into the innovations shaping the future of combat sports science and athlete care.

To learn more about ACSM's Combat Sports Special Interest Group, click here: Combat Sports - ACSM

To learn more about the UFC Performance Institute, click here: UFC PI HOMEPAGE

What you will learn

• Examine the physiological, neurological, and psychological demands of combat sports and identify evidence-based strategies to optimize athlete performance, reduce injury risk, and support long-term health
• Evaluate multidisciplinary approaches to athlete assessment and management, including performance testing, strength and conditioning, nutrition, weight management, injury rehabilitation, recovery, and brain health monitoring
• Apply current research, emerging technologies, and collaborative sports medicine practices to develop individualized strategies that enhance combat athlete preparation, performance, safety, and recovery

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