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PREHAB

Resident Program in Strength and Conditioning

Starts From

JANUARY 2026

Seats:  2 ONLY*

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    1. Decision making : 1 hr

    2. Exercise prescription: 1hr  

    3. Planning rehab: 1hr

    4. Tech based data: 1hr

    5. Radiographic findings: 1hr

    1. FMS

    2. Fundamental principles of training

    3. Periodization

    4. Force and its application in exercises

    5. Physiological adaptation and how to train for the same

    6. Program design methods

    7. Exercise selection

    8. Exercise technique practical

  • Power lifting

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    • Squat

    • Bench press

    • Dead lift

    • Plyometrics: 4hr

    • Mechanics – running, cricket: 4 Hrs

    • Landing mechanism

    • Return to play, load monitoring

    • Return-to-play testing batteries: 2 hr

    • Load vs capacity: 1 hr

    • Agility vs. change of direction (COD): 1hr

    • Drills: Ladder, cone drills, reactive agility

    • Fundamentals

    • Reformer Pilates

    • Mat Pilates

    • Biomechanics

    • Assessment and management

    • Practical

    • Basics of sports nutrition

    • Scope of practice and referral

PROGRAM CURRICULUM

The PREHAB Resident Program is a rigorous, 12-month program designed for licensed physiotherapists seeking to specialize in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy.

 

Our program combines clinical practice, mentorship, and academic coursework to provide a well-rounded educational experience.

PROGRAM CURRICULUM

PREHAB ADVANCE LEARNING CENTER (ALC) introduces the PREHAB Residency Program, designed to bridge the gap between academic education and real-world coaching practice for strength & conditioning coaches.

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A 12-month program designed for sports and exercise scientists, strength & conditioning coaches, exercise physiologists, and other such professionals who want to specialize in effective, outcome-based strength & conditioning practices that will make them the most competent coaches in the industry. Our program comprises in-clinic and on-field practice along with mentorship from our experienced senior coaches to provide well-rounded skills and experience.

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With a strong emphasis on the “science to practice” model, residents are exposed to coaching and programming practices outside of the mainstream knowledge they have studied in their degrees/courses. The program focuses on integrating evidence-based knowledge with practical exposure through continuous mentorship, case-based discussions, and research involvement.

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Our goal is to develop confident, competent, and research-driven professionals equipped to excel in the evolving fields of advanced strength & conditioning.

  1. Musculoskeletal anatomy, biomechanics, energy systems

  • Musculoskeletal anatomy

  • Muscles and their functions

  • Levers

  • Movements along joints: Levers

  • Anatomical planes

  • Basic definitions: Force, power, work done.

  • Sources of resistance to the body

  • Force and its application to movement

  • Energy systems

   2. Fundamentals of strength and conditioning

  • What is strength and conditioning?

  • How is strength and conditioning different from regular training/coaching?

  • Why strength and conditioning?

  • Physiological adaptations vs. skill training

  • The performance pyramid

   3. Strength training

  • What is strength?

  • Why is strength training important for everyone?

  • How to get stronger?

  • Exercise selection

  • Practical - Learning barbell strength lifts (primary and assistance)

   4. Power training

  • What is power?

  • Power as a derivative of strength

  • How to get explosive?

  • Exercise selection

  • Practical - Learning barbell power lifts

   5. Hypertrophy training

  • What is hypertrophy?

  • Do you really need to get bigger?

  • How to get bigger?

  • Exercise selection

  • Practical - Learning hypertrophy lifts (Machine and free weight)

   6. Muscular endurance and cardiovascular endurance training

  • What is endurance?

  • What are muscular and cardiovascular endurance?

  • Correlation of endurance with how strong you are

  • How to endure?

  • Exercise selection

  • Practical - Learning running mechanics and drills

   7. Speed, acceleration, and agility training

  • What is speed, acceleration, and agility?

  • How to get faster?

  • How to be more agile?

  • Practical - Speed, acceleration, and agility drills.

   8. Plyometrics training

  • What are plyometrics?

  • How to train for plyometrics?

  • Practical - Plyometric exercises

   9. Conditioning for performance

  • What do you mean by “conditioning”?

  • Why do you need conditioning?

  • Exercise selection for conditioning

  • Practical - Conditioning program design

   10. Long-term athletic development (LTAD)

  • What is LTAD?

  • Stages of athletic development

  • Novice vs intermediate vs advanced vs elite - What do these terms mean?

  • Importance of strength and conditioning for LTAD

   11. Periodization and programming

  • What is periodization?

  • Types of periodization

  • Stress-Recovery-Adaptation cycle

  • Programming for novice athletes

  • Programming for intermediate athletes

  • Programming for advanced athletes

  • Program design process

  • Practical - Periodized program design

   12. Strength and conditioning for special populations

  • Post-injury rehab/surgery Strength and conditioning

  • Strength and conditioning for young athletes

  • Veteran strength and conditioning

  • Strength and conditioning for Para-athletes

  • Strength and conditioning for medical conditions

  • Strength and conditioning for expecting mothers

   13. Performance assessment

  • Isometric strength testing

  • Force plate movement testing

  • Repetition maximum strength testing

  • Muscular endurance testing

  • Speed testing

  • Agility testing

  • Aerobic capacity testing

  • Anaerobic capacity testing

  • Practical - Designing test batteries for different sports

   14. Musculoskeletal screening and interpretation

   15. Common injuries and their prevention

   16. How to identify red flags - musculoskeletal and cardiorespiratory

   17. Referral pathways - when to refer to a physiotherapist

   18. Nutrition basics

   19. Nutrition strategies for performance enhancement

ENROLLMENT PROCESS

Eligibility criteria

  • Bachelor's/Master's in Sports Science OR CSCS, OR Equivalent

  • Strong interest in advanced clinical practice and sports performance

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Assignments

Total Assignments: 2 (One every 6 months)

Submission Timeline: June and December

Nature: Practical, clinically focused, reflective, and evidence-based

Purpose: To bridge the knowledge-practice gap, develop real-world skills, and contribute to clinic development

Assignment 1: Body Composition Analysis (200+ individuals)

Collect and analyze trends (BMI, fat %, visceral fat, lean mass)

 

To submit:

  1. Excel dataset (anonymized) including body comp + clinical questions  • Any joint/muscle pain? • Currently active/exercising? • Any discomfort with posture or mobility?

  2. 1-page insight report (e.g., “42% with high visceral fat reported low back pain”)

  3. Visual poster/infographic for clinic or digital use

Assignment 2

  1. Case series? (3-5 similar cases, objective data analysis)

  2. MSK Screening?

  3. Pilates-based?

Application Process

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iii. Selection Stages

Stage 1: Online Test

MCQs + Short Answers on:

  • Musculoskeletal Anatomy, biomechanics, energy systems

  • Strength and conditioning protocols

  • Logical and technical exercise reasoning

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i. Submission (via Google Form)

  • Personal Details (Name, Contact, College, Year of Passing)

  • Updated CV (Education, Internships, Certifications, Workshops)

  • Short Statement of Purpose (Max. 300 words):
    “Why do you want to join the PREHAB Resident Program?”

  • Copies of relevant certificates 

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ii. Shortlisting of CVs

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iii. Selection Stages

Stage 2: Interview (In-person)

  • Case discussion

  • Communication skills – language, well spoken

  • Ethical reasoning & professionalism

  • Attitude & Physical presentation

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iv. Final Selection Criteria

Component

Weightage

  • Application Profile

  • Online test

  • Interview

  • 30%

  • 30%

  • 40%

EXAMINATIONS

  • One practical exam at the end of the program (December)

 Pass Criteria:

  • Minimum 60% overall score across all components

  • Demonstrated logical and technical reasoning, clarity of communication, and ethical professionalism

What will you get?

  1. The resident will get a fixed monthly salary.

  2. Certificate of Completion.

  3. Experience Letter.

  4. Opportunity to get Full-Time employment at PREHAB Clinics.

Certificate of completion

"Accredited by International Health and Fitness Association"

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