Overview

The Recovery Strategies module is a pillar of the Female Performance Course series, developed by Shapesmith Performance in partnership with Comera Movement Science. A focused online CPD unit exploring recovery, adaptation, and performance sustainability for female athletes.

Who it’s for

For coaches, physiotherapists, strength and conditioning practitioners, sports scientists, and multidisciplinary support teams working with female athletes at any level. Also suitable for female athletes themselves seeking a deeper understanding of recovery and adaptation as performance drivers.

What you’ll learn

• The current evidence base on female-specific recovery and adaptation
• How to programme and monitor recovery across the training year
• The interplay of hormonal cycles, sleep, nutrition, and training load in recovery
• Practical recovery interventions that support long-term performance
• Common recovery mistakes and pitfalls in female athlete populations
• Integration of recovery thinking with wider Female Performance Course content

Format

• Delivery: self-paced online CPD hosted on the Comera LMS
• Materials: video lectures, reference material, integrated knowledge checks

Delivered by

Developed by Shapesmith Performance in partnership with Comera Movement Science. Led by Performance Fellow and Strength & Conditioning Coach Jack Davies, with expert input from Sports Scientist Dr. Matthew Hancock.

Outcomes

On completion you’ll have an evidence-informed, practically applicable understanding of recovery and adaptation strategies for female populations — ready to translate into your coaching, therapy, or athlete-support practice.