Physical Performance Metrics (PPM)

Level: Basic – Community
Format: Hybrid (live sessions + guided labs + match/application project)
Total Duration: ~24 hours over 4 weeks
Tools Covered: Wimu (primary), with parallels for Catapult and STATSports
Optional Integrations: Hudl, Wyscout, InStat Scout, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI

Who it’s for

Community-to-semi-pro coaches, S&C staff, and analysts who want to measure what matters: plan training loads, profile positional demands and turn GPS outputs into useful coaching decisions.

You’ll be able to

• Explain the key physical demands of modern football by position and game model.

• Set up Wimu GPS correctly (units, docking, syncing), capture clean data, and QC it.

• Track & interpret core metrics (Total Distance, HSR, Sprints, Acc/Dec, HMLD, Impacts).

• Build weekly load plans (microcycle), manage fatigue, and support return-to-play progressions.

• Produce crisp reports coaches actually use—fast.

Course Structure (4 × 6-hour blocks)

Module 1 / Game Demands & GPS Basics (6 hrs)

• Modern demands: intensity profiles, transitions, set-play bursts

• Position profiles (FB/CM/W/9) and “what good looks like”

• Wimu fundamentals: hardware, vests, docking, sampling rates

• Live lab: pair/set units, start/stop capture, field sync, event tags

• Data hygiene: unit assignment, firmware/battery logs, baseline checks
  Outcome: You can set up Wimu, capture a session, and export clean data.

Module 2 / Metrics that Matter (6 hrs)

• Core metrics: Total Distance, HSR (thresholds), Sprint Distance, Acc/Dec, Impacts

• Composite stress: HMLD, “work ratio” ideas

• Thresholding: absolute vs individualised (vMAX-linked zones)

• Context beats numbers: drill type, pitch size, opponent quality

• Lab: Build a session report in Wimu software + coaching notes
  Outcome: You can interpret a session and explain it in football language.

Module 3 / Weekly Planning & Player Management (6 hrs)

• Microcycle design: MD-4 → MD+1 patterns for intensity/load

• Monitoring signals: RPE/wellness, monotony/strain, when to intervene

• Return-to-Play: staged progressions with GPS targets

• Squad segmentation: starters/non-starters, top-ups, individual conditioning

• Lab: Weekly plan for two positions (e.g., Winger vs CM) with target GPS bands
  Outcome: You can set realistic weekly targets and manage loads safely.

Module 4 / Reporting, Integration & Competitive Edge (6 hrs)

• Coach-ready reporting: one-page summary; green/amber/red logic

• Video + data: linking key GPS moments to Hudl/Wyscout/InStat clips

• Talent signals: speed freshness, repeat-sprint ability, late-game intensity retention

• Club SOPs: naming, backups, data protection, consent

• Lab (assessment): Deliver a match or week report + 2–3 coach actions
  Outcome: You can publish clear reports that change training tomorrow.

Assessments

• Short quiz at the end of each module

• Final submission: one match or week report (PDF), a planning sheet (two positions), and raw GPS exports

• Pass = practical accuracy, coach clarity, and actionable recommendations

Add-Ons 

1) Speed Testing & Profiling (6 hrs)

Build reliable speed profiles and link them to positional demands.
Covers: timing-gate setup, flying 10/30, acceleration curves, RSA; training targets by role
Deliverables: field SOP, Player Speed Passport (PDF/Excel), merge guide with Wimu exports
Prereq: PPM Module 1 (GPS basics)

2) Return-to-Play (RTP) Deep Dive (6 hrs)

Design position-specific RTP ladders using GPS metrics that scale safely to match load.
Covers: phase gates, GPS targets per phase, role variants (W, CM, FB), staff comms
Deliverables: RTP decision tree, two role-specific RTP checklists, weekly monitoring dashboard
Prereq: PPM Modules 1–2

3) BI Visualisation for PPM – Power BI/Tableau (6 hrs)

Turn GPS tables into coach-ready dashboards.
Covers: clean import, tidy data model, HSR/sprint bands, workload flags, microcycle view, video links
Deliverables: starter Power BI file & Tableau workbook, ASRA style guide, one-page “Weekly PPM” report template
Prereq: PPM Module 2 (CSV + basic BI comfort)

Hardware & Software

GPS Hardware

• Wimu (primary) provided by ASRA

• Dock/charger, base station (if required), vests; HR straps if used

Laptop & Apps

• Modern Windows/Mac laptop (16 GB RAM, 512 GB+ SSD recommended)

• Wimu Pro/Cloud (or vendor equivalent) installed; admin access for exports

• Excel/Google Sheets; Power BI/Tableau optional (for the BI add-on)

• Optional video tools: Hudl, Wyscout, InStat for clip linking

Field Kit

• Cones for calibration zones, spare vests, disinfectant, labels

• Weather-proof case; charging discipline (SOP)

Delivery & Schedule

• 4 weeks: one mid-week live session (3h) + one weekend lab (3h)

• All sessions recorded; replays and sample datasets provided

Support You Receive

• Office hours with ASRA performance staff

• Template pack: weekly plan sheets, one-page report, RTP checklist, QC checklist

• Example Wimu exports and a model coach-ready PDF

Certification

• ASRA PPM Certificate (serialised PDF + digital badge) after passing assessments