Course in Performance Management for Sailing Teams
Online 300-hour course in performance management for sailing teams. 6 modules covering the World Anti-Doping Code of the World Anti-Doping Agency, the World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing and Expedition. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Performance Management for Sailing Teams — studying from the United Kingdom
Naval and offshore engineering is a significant sector in the United Kingdom, with shipbuilding and naval programmes on the Clyde, in Portsmouth, Barrow-in-Furness and Rosyth, and offshore energy activity in Aberdeen and the North Sea. Companies such as BAE Systems Maritime, Babcock and offshore service providers employ engineers in design, construction and maintenance. Sports nautical engineering, including yacht design and marine leisure, is concentrated in the Solent and South Coast. The Maritime and Coastguard Agency regulates shipping safety, and the Royal Institution of Naval Architects supports professional standards.
Fees for the United Kingdom: £455 (Pound sterling), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in the United Kingdom
Typical roles
Questions from the United Kingdom
Which UK bodies relate to naval and marine engineering, and does SEIUM training count towards them?
Key UK bodies include the Royal Institution of Naval Architects, the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Maritime qualifications are often regulated through the Maritime and Coastguard Agency for certificates of competency. SEIUM's private qualifications are not accredited by these bodies, so any recognition would be decided by them separately.
Will UK offshore, naval or marine employers value a private online engineering qualification?
Employers in these sectors often prioritise certified competencies, sea-going experience and regulatory certificates. A private qualification may support your application where it shows relevant technical depth, but it does not replace statutory requirements. Acceptance is for each employer to decide, so consider how the qualification complements your existing certifications.
Can I study this online from the UK alongside offshore rotations, and is language support available?
Online study can be flexible, but rotation patterns make scheduling important, so plan around your time at sea or on site. Programmes are taught entirely in English, and each learner is assigned a technical tutor. No visa is required to study from within the UK. Fees can be paid in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Define a performance model for a sailing team.
Select key performance indicators and build dashboards.
Analyse instrument and video data to improve performance.
Plan the physical preparation and recovery of sailors.
Manage leadership and communication within the crew.
Plan a complete competitive season.
Design a comprehensive performance management system.
Who it's for
- Performance director seeking to specialise in Performance Management for Sailing Teams.
- Sailing coach seeking to specialise in Performance Management for Sailing Teams.
- Sports performance analyst seeking to specialise in Performance Management for Sailing Teams.
- Strength and conditioning coach for sailors seeking to specialise in Performance Management for Sailing Teams.
- Sports psychologist seeking to specialise in Performance Management for Sailing Teams.
- Competition team coordinator seeking to specialise in Performance Management for Sailing Teams.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join professional sailing teams.
What you'll work with
- World Anti-Doping Code of the World Anti-Doping Agency
- World Sailing Racing Rules of Sailing
- World Sailing Eligibility Code (Regulation 19)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation)
- Organic Law 3/2018 on the Protection of Personal Data and the Guarantee of Digital Rights
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Factors that determine race results1.2Technical, tactical, physical and mental performance1.3Crew roles by boat type1.4Key performance indicators1.5Performance improvement cycle1.6Structure of a high-level team1.7Technical and shore support team1.8Comparison between Olympic and professional sailing1.9Case studies from SailGP and the America's Cup1.10Case study: performance map of a team
2.1Instrument data and telemetry2.2Target polars and percentage of polar2.3Manoeuvre and start analysis2.4Video analysis and tagging2.5Dashboards for the team2.6Statistics applied to results2.7Comparison with the fleet2.8Data protection for athletes2.9Communicating results to the team2.10Lab: dashboard with race data
3.1Physiological demands by position3.2Assessment of physical condition3.3Strength, endurance and power3.4Prevention of common injuries3.5Nutrition and hydration during racing3.6Load monitoring with digital tools3.7Recovery and sleep3.8Anti-doping and prohibited substances3.9Mesocycle planning3.10Practical: training plan for a trimmer
4.1Leadership of the skipper and tactician4.2Communication on board4.3Decision-making under pressure4.4Team cohesion and culture4.5Conflict management4.6Mental preparation and routines4.7Selection and evaluation of crew members4.8Individual performance evaluation4.9Feedback and debriefing4.10Workshop: debriefing protocol after a day's sailing
5.1Competitive calendar and objectives5.2On-water training planning5.3Equipment management and rotation5.4Travel and competition logistics5.5Performance team budget5.6Sailor eligibility and regulations5.7Coordination with federations5.8Mid-season review5.9Adjusting objectives5.10Case study: season of a 49er team
6.1Team and study context6.2Diagnosis of current performance6.3Indicators and data system6.4Physical and mental plan6.5Technical and tactical plan6.6Team organisation6.7Season calendar6.8Evaluation system6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and a dedicated technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake period, which makes it possible to combine the course with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Expedition, Python with pandas, Tableau, TrainingPeaks, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical exercises are based on real procedures: analysing data from a training session, planning a competitive season and assessing the performance of a crew. Assessment is continuous throughout each module, plus a final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Define a performance model for a sailing team.
Select key performance indicators and build dashboards.
Analyse instrument and video data to improve performance.
Plan the physical preparation and recovery of sailors.
Manage leadership and communication within the crew.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. This averages between 10 and 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
The course uses Expedition, Python with pandas, Tableau and TrainingPeaks. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM in-house diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. This is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area can be credited towards the advanced programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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