IUSCA - CASES Webinar | Monitoring Training Load in Combat Sports: Implications for Training Design & Performance
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We’re excited to announce our first major collaborative event with CASES, following the formal MoU signed in 2025.
Join us for this FREE webinar as leading experts explore the implications of training load monitoring in combat sports, with insights for programme design, performance, and athlete management.
🗓️ 11th February
🕖 7pm GMT | 2pm EST | 11am PST
🎙️ Dr Mitch Finlay, Dr Chris Kirk, Denis Potter, Dr Amit Batra
📍 CPD credits available via CASES
This webinar will feature leading experts in the area of physical preparation for combat sports, including:
Dr Mitch Finlay MCASES
Mitch is a Senior Lecturer in Sports Biomechanics and Strength and Conditioning and a CASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist, currently serving as Deputy Chair. He has extensive experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach and Applied Sport Scientist with professional and amateur combat athletes. An active researcher, Mitch’s work includes exploring the biomechanics involved in boxing, and he aims to advance the understanding of the sports demands, and the training load and physical preparation of combat athletes.
Dr Chris Kirk FCASES
Chris is a CASES Accredited Sport and Exercise Scientist, a CASES Fellow, and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is a Senior Lecturer and Course Leader for the MSc Applied Sport and Exercise Sciences. His research focuses on applying physiological first principles to enhance combat sports performance and athlete health across the lifespan. Chris’ novel PhD work on load monitoring in MMA has advanced the understanding of athlete preparation in the sport.
Denis Potter, MSc
Denis is an Accredited Strength and Conditioning Coach working with GB Taekwondo. His current work focuses on understanding the demands of Taekwondo training and competition to better inform training design. Alongside his role with GB Taekwondo, Denis also provides strength and conditioning support to athletes across a range of other combat sports.
Dr Amit Batra
Amit is a sports physiologist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist working across multiple sports. He has vast experience in supporting athletes and currently works with Olympic athletes through the Polish Athletics Association. A former international-level Taekwondo competitor, Amit brings applied experience from both competition and practice, having also worked in Strength and Conditioning roles across several combat sports, including MMA.
Register now → iusca.org/events
About the IUSCA
Founded in 2019, The International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association (IUSCA) is a leading accreditation body and global collaborative of over 150 universities worldwide, dedicated to advancing the field of strength and conditioning (S&C). IUSCA's mission is to support and promote excellence in S&C education, research, and practice. Through various initiatives, including accreditation programs, the International Qualification Framework (IQF and IQF-IRC), educational resources, and professional development opportunities, IUSCA aims to enhance the quality and standards of S&C practitioners. By fostering a collaborative network of professionals, IUSCA contributes to the growth and development of the discipline, ensuring that practitioners are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in their roles.
About CASES
The Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES) is the UK’s professional body for sport and exercise scientists, dedicated to promoting excellence and ethical practice across the discipline. As the only organisation able to confer Chartered Scientist status in this field, CASES sets and maintains professional standards for individuals working in academia, research, health, and high-performance sport. Through accreditation, professional development, and advocacy, CASES supports the advancement of sport and exercise science and ensures the integrity, quality, and impact of the profession. By championing evidence-based practice and supporting its growing community of practitioners, CASES plays a vital role in shaping the future of human performance, health, and wellbeing.