Master’s in Pit Crew Management and Human Performance Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in pit crew management and human performance engineering, structured in 12 modules covering the pit stop, crew training, physical preparation, physiology, human factors, performance psychology, leadership and occupational safety, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Analyse the pit stop as a high-performance process.
Design procedures and training for pit crews.
Apply physiology and physical preparation to mechanics and drivers.
Manage staff fatigue, sleep and wellbeing.
Lead teams under pressure using human factors techniques.
Integrate occupational safety into garage operations.
Develop a human performance programme for a racing team.
Who it's for
- Human performance coordinators in racing teams.
- Chief mechanics who lead pit crews.
- Strength and conditioning coaches for racing teams.
- Team managers responsible for people and operations.
- Pit crew coaches.
- Occupational health and safety managers.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to join racing teams.
What you'll work with
- ISO 45001 (occupational health and safety management systems)
- ISO 10075-1 (ergonomic principles related to mental workload)
- ISO 11228-1 (ergonomics of manual handling: lifting and carrying)
- ISO 6385 (ergonomic principles in the design of work systems)
- FIA International Sporting Code (sporting rules for international motorsport)
- FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations (sporting rules for the F1 championship)
- Directive 89/391/EEC (EU framework directive on safety and health at work)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/425 (personal protective equipment)
- Catapult
- Hudl
- Dartfish
- Kinovea
- Python
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1The human factor in sporting results1.2Roles of the garage crew1.3Relationship between driver, engineers and mechanics1.4Workload over a season1.5Human performance indicators1.6High-performance culture1.7Diversity and talent1.8Benchmarks from other sports1.9Ethics in people management1.10Case study: diagnosing a team
2.1Sporting regulations on pit stops2.2Pit stop sequence and roles2.3Pit equipment and tools2.4Signalling and traffic light systems2.5Sources of variability2.6Critical errors and their prevention2.7Stops with a driver change2.8Refuelling in endurance racing2.9Safety in the pit lane2.10Lab: video analysis of a pit stop
3.1Designing practice sessions3.2Deliberate practice and repetition3.3Immediate feedback with video3.4Role rotation3.5Simulating abnormal scenarios3.6Measuring times and consistency3.7Managing errors in practice3.8Annual training planning3.9Selecting pit crew mechanics3.10Practical: weekly training plan
4.1Physical demands on mechanics4.2Physical demands on the driver4.3Strength and power for pit tasks4.4Injury prevention4.5Ergonomics in manual handling4.6Pre-race warm-up4.7Training while travelling4.8Periodic physical assessment4.9Rehabilitation and return to work4.10Workshop: physical programme for a mechanic
5.1Heat stress in the cockpit and garage5.2Hydration and nutrition5.3g-forces and the driver's neck5.4Altitude and extreme climates5.5Jet lag and circadian rhythms5.6Sleep and recovery5.7Monitoring with wearables5.8Noise and hearing protection5.9Cardiovascular health of staff5.10Case study: a grand prix in extreme heat
6.1Human error models6.2Situational awareness in the pit box6.3Decision-making under pressure6.4Radio communication6.5Crew resource management (CRM)6.6Checklists and procedures6.7Just culture and incident reporting6.8Fatigue and cognitive performance6.9Lessons from aviation6.10Practical: analysis of a pit stop error
7.1Motivation and goals7.2Stress management7.3Concentration and routines7.4Resilience after errors7.5Group cohesion7.6Conflict management7.7Driver psychology7.8Mindfulness and relaxation techniques7.9Psychological assessment of athletes7.10Case study: recovering after a bad race
8.1Leadership styles8.2Organisational structure of a team8.3Communication between factory and circuit8.4Change management8.5Effective meetings over the race weekend8.6Delegation and autonomy8.7Developing crew chiefs8.8Feedback and appraisal8.9Talent retention8.10Workshop: leadership plan for a chief mechanic
9.1Risk assessment in the garage9.2The ISO 45001 system9.3Personal protective equipment9.4High-voltage work9.5Fuel handling9.6Risks in the pit lane9.7Coordination of business activities9.8Accident investigation9.9First aid and emergencies9.10Practical: risk assessment of a garage
10.1Pit stop time metrics10.2Variability and consistency10.3Wearable data10.4Perceived workload questionnaires10.5Data visualisation10.6Correlation with results10.7Privacy of health data10.8Predictive fatigue models10.9Reports for management10.10Lab: analysis of a season's data
11.1Calendar and rest11.2Staff rotation while travelling11.3Curfew regulations11.4Work-life balance during the season11.5Mental wellbeing of staff11.6Injury management11.7Recruitment and training11.8Staff budget11.9Team working climate11.10Case study: a twenty-four-race season
12.1Team diagnosis12.2Analysis of pit stop processes12.3Training programme12.4Physical preparation plan12.5Human factors plan12.6Wellbeing plan12.7Monitoring indicators12.8Implementation plan12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Catapult, Hudl, Dartfish, Kinovea and Python, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: video analysis of a pit stop, a physical preparation programme for mechanics and assessment of the team's workload over a season. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: ISO 45001, ISO 10075-1, ISO 11228-1, ISO 6385, FIA International Sporting Code, FIA Formula One Sporting Regulations, Directive 89/391/EEC, Regulation (EU) 2016/425.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer able to run the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Catapult, Hudl, Dartfish, Kinovea and Python, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a suitable computer and internet connection, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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