PGDM in High Performance Strength & Conditioning in Sports
Program Overview
Program Details

Duration : 24 Months

Hybrid + On Campus

Certificates : Individual certificates for each module

Structure : 4 Modules with Progressive Certification

Domestic trips : Modules (1-3)
Key Features

Format : Blended Learning with Experiential Components

Faculty : Dual system (International + Indian)

Target : Performance Coaches, Trainers, Sports Scientists & Elite Athletes

15-20 days International Immersion
(* Domestic trip & International immersion on additional Cost)
AIMA AICTE Approved PGDM - High Performance and Conditioning in Sports
The PGDM Program in High Performance and Conditioning in Sports is exclusively designed to develop physical development, performance optimization, assessment and monitoring across 4 Terms, spread over 24 Months duration of Blended Learning with Experiential Components.
FIRST YEAR
- Management Functions & Organisational Behavior: Planning, organising, leading and controlling in sports organisations
- Managerial Economics (League & Franchisee Management): Revenue models, pricing strategies and economic decision-making for sports leagues
- Business Statistics (Sports Analytics): Descriptive statistics, player metrics, regression modelling and data visualisation
- Financial Accounting & Analysis (Sports Finance & Valuation): Financial statements, ratio analysis and franchise valuation models
- Management Information System (Technology in Sports Management): ERP systems, sports tech platforms and digital transformation tools
- Communication for Managers (Broadcasting, Media & Communication): Sports media, broadcast rights, digital communication and crisis management
Domestic Trip – National Institute of Sports Excellence, Patiala (5 Days) …OR ANY OTHER
- Production & Operations Management (Operations & Supply Chain in Sports): Event logistics, venue operations, supply chain and quality management
- Human Resource Management (HR & Leadership Issues in Sports): Talent acquisition, athlete contracts, appraisal and leadership development
- Marketing Management (Sports Marketing & Integrated Marketing Communication): Sponsorship, fan engagement, digital marketing and IMC campaigns
- Business Environment (Global Sports Business): PESTLE analysis, geopolitics of sport and international sporting bodies
- Research Methodology (Marketing Research & Research Methodology in Sports): Quantitative and qualitative research design and statistical tools
- Financial Management (Financial Quantification of Investment & Risk Analysis): Capital budgeting, risk assessment and portfolio management
Domestic Trip – Sports Authority of India Center, Bangalore (4 Days) …OR ANY OTHER
MODULE 1 – MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS
- Management Functions & Organisational Behavior: Planning, organising, leading and controlling in sports organisations
- Managerial Economics (League & Franchisee Management): Revenue models, pricing strategies and economic decision-making
- Business Statistics (Sports Analytics): Descriptive statistics, player metrics and data visualisation
- Financial Accounting & Analysis (Sports Finance & Valuation): Financial statements, ratio analysis and franchise valuation
- Management Information System (Technology in Sports Management): ERP systems, sports tech platforms and digital tools
- Communication for Managers (Broadcasting, Media & Communication): Sports media, broadcast rights and crisis communication
Domestic Trip – National Institute of Sports Excellence, Patiala (5 Days) …OR ANY OTHER
MODULE 2 – ORGANIZATIONAL & SPORTS BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
- Production & Operations Management (Operations & Supply Chain in Sports): Event logistics, venue operations and supply chain management
- Human Resource Management (HR & Leadership Issues in Sports): Talent acquisition, athlete contracts and leadership development
- Marketing Management (Sports Marketing & IMC): Sponsorship, fan engagement and digital marketing campaigns
- Business Environment (Global Sports Business): PESTLE analysis and geopolitics of the global sports industry
- Research Methodology (Marketing Research & Research Methodology in Sports): Quantitative and qualitative sports research design
- Financial Management (Investment & Risk Analysis): Capital budgeting, risk assessment and portfolio management
Domestic Trip – Sports Authority of India Center, Bangalore (4 Days) …OR ANY OTHER
Practical Training Components
Lab Sessions (32 hours)
Movement Analysis Workshop (24 hours)
Video analysis, biomechanical assessments
Practical Assessments (16 hours)
Strength testing protocols, power measurements
Domestic Trip:National Institute of Sports Excellence, Patiala

Day 1 : High-performance laboratory tour and equipment familiarization
Day 2 : Live athlete testing sessions with national team members
Day 3 : Sports science research facility and data analysis center
Day 4 : Strength & conditioning facility tour, equipment demonstrations
Day 5 : Case study presentations with NIS coaching staff
Assessment System : Individual Case Study Presentation

Individual Case Study Presentation
- Format: Individual Research Case Study with Live Presentation
- Duration: 30-minute presentation + 15-minute Q&A
- Requirements: Real athlete analysis, data collection, literature review
- Evaluation:
- Scientific rigor 25%
- Data analysis 25%
- Recommendations 25%
- Presentation 25%
SECOND YEAR
- Functional Anatomy and Exercise Physiology: Musculoskeletal anatomy, energy systems, neuromuscular and cardiorespiratory physiology
- Biomechanics & Movement Analysis: Force-velocity profiling, motion capture and applied technique correction
- Kinesiology: Muscle mechanics, motor control, gait analysis and corrective exercise prescription
- Periodization & Training Load Management: Macro/meso/microcycle planning, ACWR load monitoring and peaking protocols
- High Performance Sports Training & Coaching: Athlete profiling, LTAD and evidence-based high-performance program design
- Sport-Specific Conditioning Protocols: Position-specific programming, seasonal periodization and competition preparation
Practical Training Components
- Lab Sessions
- Movement Analysis Workshop
- Practical Assessments
- Olympic Lifting Certification
- Program Design Workshop
- Technology Integration
- Strength Training Systems & Methods: Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, VBT and functional hypertrophy programming
- Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Integration: FMS/SFMA screening, return-to-play frameworks and prehabilitation protocols
- Sports Nutrition, Medication & Therapy: Periodized nutrition, WADA anti-doping, hydration and supplementation science
- Elite Athlete Management & Psychology: Sport psychology, mental performance, athlete profiling and career transition planning
- Sports Performance Analysis and Technology: Force plates, GPS, AI analytics, wearables and video analysis platforms
Practical Training Components
- Sport Specific Training
- Injury Prevention Workshop
- Nutrition Practicum
International Trip – Spain Sports Management Excellence (20 Days)
- Madrid (7 Days)
- Barcelona (8 Days)
- Valencia/Seville (5 Days)
OR Georgia Sports Management Excellence (15 Days)
- Tbilisi (8 Days)
- Kutaisi (3 Days)
- Batumi (4 Days)
(* International immersion on additional cost)
MODULE 3 – STRENGTH, CONDITIONING & PERFORMANCE SCIENCE
- Functional Anatomy and Exercise Physiology: Musculoskeletal anatomy, energy systems and neuromuscular physiology
- Biomechanics & Movement Analysis: Force-velocity profiling, motion capture and technique correction
- Kinesiology: Muscle mechanics, motor control, gait analysis and corrective prescription
- Periodization & Training Load Management: Macro/meso/microcycle planning, ACWR monitoring and peaking
- High Performance Sports Training & Coaching: Athlete profiling, LTAD and high-performance program design
- Sport-Specific Conditioning Protocols: Position-specific programming and competition preparation
Practical Training Components
- Lab Sessions
- Movement Analysis Workshop
- Practical Assessments
- Olympic Lifting Certification
- Program Design Workshop
- Technology Integration
MODULE 4 – ELITE PERFORMANCE, REHABILITATION & ANALYTICS
- Strength Training Systems & Methods: Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, VBT and hypertrophy programming
- Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Integration: FMS/SFMA screening, return-to-play and prehabilitation protocols
- Sports Nutrition, Medication & Therapy: Periodized nutrition, WADA anti-doping and supplementation science
- Elite Athlete Management & Psychology: Sport psychology, mental performance and athlete profiling
- Sports Performance Analysis and Technology: Force plates, GPS, AI analytics and video analysis platforms
Practical Training Components
- Sport Specific Training
- Injury Prevention Workshop
- Nutrition Practicum
International Trip – Spain Sports Management Excellence (20 Days)
- Madrid (7 Days)
- Barcelona (8 Days)
- Valencia/Seville (5 Days)
OR Georgia Sports Management Excellence (15 Days)
- Tbilisi (8 Days)
- Kutaisi (3 Days)
- Batumi (4 Days)
Practical Training Components
Olympic Lifting Certification (40 hours)
Technical mastery and coaching cues
Program Design Workshop (32 hours)
Sport-specific program creation
Technology Integration (24 hours)
Domestic Trip:Sports Authority of India Centre, Bangalore

Sports Authority of India Centre
Day 1 Advanced strength training facility and methodologies
Day 2 Sports science laboratory and performance testing
Day 3 Recovery and regeneration center tour
Day 4 Athlete monitoring systems and technology integration
Assessment System : Group Program Design Project

Group Program Design Project
- Format: Team-Based Program Development
- Team Size: 4–5 students per group
- Duration: 45-minute presentation + 20-minute Q&A
- Requirements: 12-month periodized program, load management integration
- Evaluation:
- Comprehensiveness – 30%
- Scientific foundation – 25%
- Practical application – 25%
- Teamwork – 20%
Practical Training Components
Sport-Specific Training (48 hours)
Injury Prevention Workshop (32 hours)
Nutrition Practicum (24 hours)
Meal planning, timing, and supplementation strategies
Domestic Trip: Inspire Institute of Sport, Bellary (4 Days)

Inspire Institute of Sport
Day 1 : Multi-sport training facility tour and sport-specific areas
Day 2 : High-altitude training center and environmental conditioning
Day 3 : Medical and rehabilitation center integration
Day 4 : Athlete lifestyle and holistic development programs
Assessment System : Individual Athlete Transformation Project

Individual Athlete Transformation Project
- Format: Long-term Athlete Development Case Study
- Duration: 6-month implementation + 40-minute presentation
- Requirements: Real athlete partnership, comprehensive assessment, integrated program
- Evaluation:
- Assessment – 20%
- Design – 25%
- Implementation – 20%
- Outcomes – 20%
- Documentation – 15%
Spain International Practical Training (20 Days)

Spain International Practical Training
Madrid Phase (7 Days)
- Day 1: Real Madrid Training Center – Elite football conditioning protocols
- Day 2: Spanish Olympic Committee – National team preparation methodologies
- Day 3: Universidad Europea Madrid – Advanced sports science laboratories
- Day 4: High Performance Center Madrid – Multi-sport conditioning facilities
- Days 5–7: Professional development and certification workshops
Barcelona Phase (8 Days)
- Day 8: FC Barcelona La Masia – Youth development programs
- Days 9–10: CAR Sant Cugat – Olympic training center
- Days 11–12: INEFC Barcelona – Sports science research
- Days 13–14: Olympic Legacy Facilities – 1992 Olympics venues
- Day 15: Mediterranean Sports Institute – Recovery protocols
Valencia Phase (5 Days)
- Days 16–17: High-Performance Laboratory – Advanced testing protocols
- Days 18–19: Professional Internship – Hands-on coaching
- Day 20: Certification completion and final assessments
Assessment System : Group Consultancy Project with Individual Expertise Presentation

Group Consultancy Project with Individual Expertise Presentation
- Format: Team Consultancy Proposal + Individual Presentations
- Team Size: 3–4 students per group
- Duration: 60-minute group + 20-minute individual presentations
- Requirements: Real-world consultancy scenario, comprehensive business proposal
- Evaluation:
- Comprehensiveness – 25%
- Viability – 20%
- International integration – 20%
- Individual expertise – 20%
- Presentation – 15%
Capstone Project & Diploma Award
Final Capstone Requirements
Professional Portfolio
Practical Assessment
Industry Presentation
Diploma Award Criteria
Academic Excellence
Practical Competency
Professional Readiness
Faculty System
International Faculty
Elite S&C coaches from European professional clubs
Sports scientists from leading international research institutions
Former professional athletes turned performance specialists
Technology innovators in sports performance
Indian Faculty
National team strength and conditioning coaches
Leading sports science researchers from Indian institutions
Successful private performance center directors
Sports medicine professionals with S&C expertise
Career Development & Professional Outcomes
Professional Opportunities
Elite team strength and conditioning coach
High-performance center director
Sports science consultant
Private performance specialist
International coaching opportunities
Continuing Education
Alumni network for ongoing professional development
Annual symposium with latest research and methodologies
Mentorship programs with established professionals
Research collaboration opportunities
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
i. Graduation (10+2+3) in any discipline from a recognized University.
ii. Final Year Students: Those in the final year of graduation can apply provisionally.
PGDM SPORTS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FEES PAYMENT BREAK-UP
| Programs | Admission Fees | 1st Year Fees | 2nd Year Fees | Total Course Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGDM (High Performance Strength & Conditioning in Sports) | ₹ 50,000/- | ₹ 2,75,000/- | ₹ 2,75,000/- | ₹ 6,00,000/- |
- Education Loan facility available from Leading National Banks, Multi-National Banks, Co-operative Banks as well as NBFC’s.
- Opportunity to Avail Scholarships Upto INR 75,000/- (Scholarships based on Merit and Scholarship Test Scores)
- *T&c apply
This comprehensive program ensures development of world-class strength and conditioning professionals through intensive practical training, international exposure, and progressive skill development.
Advanced Diploma in High Performance Strength and Conditioning in Sports Preparing Tomorrow’s Elite Performance Specialists
Key Program Takeaways
- Sports Industry Accepted and Recognized curriculum.
- Navigate the Future with Analytics exclusively in our PGDM Sports Management Program.
- Experienced Faculty and Corporate Mentors to deliver the program.
- Positioning for a Big Career Change – Within the Industry, Function, or Location.
- Enrich Professional Network with diverse, fascinating and successful teaching fraternity.
- Case Study based learning that involves the students actively in the learning process.
- Study from reputed Pearson published books.
- Gain International Exposure through 20 Days International Study Tour to Spain.
- 100+ companies on the campus for students Placement Opportunities.
- State-of-the-art Modern Infrastructure and Campus in the close proximity of Thane Railway Station.
About Us
At Stadion Institute of Sports and Management (SISM), our AIMA AICTE Approved PGDM Program with Analytics is exclusively curated to meet the ever-changing dynamics of the corporate world. The AIMA PGDM Program with Analytics equips students with the relevant skill-sets to effectively manage the domestic and global business challenges while adapting to rapid technological breakthroughs at the same time.
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