SPORTS HEALTH IN A SPECIALIZED SOCCER INSTITUTE FOR TECHNICAL DIRECTORS
Learn about soccer protocols and sports health with practical classes
The project
The institute was created on 2013 with the career of Soccer´s Sport Training, and was endorsed for the Higher Education Council (CES) and National Secretary of Higher Education Science and Technology (SENESCYT) on the same year.
On 2017, they open the doors of the first specialized soccer library of the country, and in 2018 they restructured the institute and signatures. Nowadays, the career offered is Soccer Technical Directorate, which is recognized as a technique superior degree in sports, and lasts two years and a half (5 semesters).
The fields of study are: soccer technique and tactics, physical preparation, sports medicine, sports psychology, administration and soccer and society.
Dates/Length
Project available year-round. 2 weeks minimum.
Costs
2 weeks – $1750
1 month – $2300
2 months – $3400
3 months – $4500
Each extra week – $275
Location/ Accommodation
The project location is in Quito. Accommodation in Quito is with a local host family and it includes 2 meals per day: breakfast and dinner
Requirements
Spanish level: Independent user B1. Good health. Must be 18 and over, with valid passport and health insurance
Itinerary Sample
The person working in this project will have an itinerary that will vary according the classes schedules of the institute.
Classes are usually from 08:00 to 13:00 or to 17:00 to 22:00.
Role of the participant
Attend to anatomy, physiology, physiotherapy, nutrition, and other classes related to health and soccer; they are 80% practical, with the doctor in charge of the practices. Learn about match´s protocols, when and how to take the vital signs of the players, how to recognize injuries, and finally practice all your knowledge with real situations.
Skills required
What’s Included?
Accomodation
Available during the length of the project (Either at the project or local homestay families with 2 meals included)
Transfer from Quito to project
Cellphone
Local cell phone is included with a refundable deposit of $50
Aiport pick-up
EcuaExplora staff ready to transport you
Support 24 hours
On the ground EcuaExplora staff available
First weekend accomodation
In a hostal in Quito with breakfast
Orientation
(includes city tour and lunch)
Weekly activities
in Quito
Spanish classes
In Quito, 6 hours per week (2 weeks).
Not Included
Health insurance (REQUIRED)
Meals not specified
Transportation to/from the homestay to the project each day
Optional extras
Add $60 per week for 6 hours Spanish classes if in Quito.
