Athletic training in football for youth sectors
Description of Postgraduate Degree Course
General Information
Level: First-Level
Field of study: Medicine and Pharmacy
Duration: Duration: 1 year
Mode of Delivery: Convenzionale
Location: Pisa
CFUs: 60
Admission application: Applications open until 31 October 2025
Start date: 12 December 2025
Website: http://www.sportandanatomy.com
Italian
The postgraduate degree course in Preparazione atletica nel calcio per i settori giovanili, in agreement with the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (F.I.G.C) in collaboration with the Associazione Italiana Allenatori Calcio, was the first postgraduate degree course dedicated to athletic training in football for youth sectors and is recognised as a university training programme that meets all the quality criteria defined by the FIGC Technical Sector.
It provides theoretical and practical guidance to develop and conduct physical training programmes for football players from youth sector teams.
The training programme includes a wide range of practical activities, enabling students to plan and conduct athletic preparation programmes throughout the various phases of the competitive season.
The programme of the postgraduate degree course is designed to train professionals capable of addressing the challenges of athletic training and performance models within the youth sector.
Career opportunities
Thanks to the agreement signed between the University of Pisa and the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (F.I.G.C), upon completion of the postgraduate degree course, each student will obtain a license as a youth sector athletic trainer by the FIGC Technical Sector.
Fees
In person
Regular students:
3600 € payable in 3 instalments
- 1440 € no later than 30 November 2025
- 1260 € no later than 15 April 2026
- 900 € no later than 15 June 2026
Auditing students:
1500 € in a single installment
Registration fee reductions are available for 6 students as specified in the call for applications.