
Olav Versloot
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About me
PhD | Senior Lecturer | Physiotherapist | Human Movement Scientist | Clinical Epidemiologist B
Education

National Strength and Conditioning Association
2013 - 2014Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Strength and Conditoining CSCSThe Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist course consist of studying "Essentials of Strength and Conditioning" by Beachle and Earle. The exam spans a wide range of topics: anatomy, training adaptations, (exercise) physiology, sports rehabilitation, nutrition, sports psychology, injury prevention, management, among others.

International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry
2012 - 2012Level 2 Anthropometrist AnthropometricsStudying full anthropometric profiles according to ISAK standards.

International Academy for Sport Sciences
2000 - 2002Physical Rehabilitation Trainer Sports Rehabilitation Physical Rehabilitation Trainer
OSG Westfriesland
1987 - 1993Dutch, English, Mathematics, Sciences, Chemistry, History, Geography
Universiteit Utrecht
2017 - 2023Doctor of Philosophy - PhD MedicineThe SPRAIN study evaluated sports participation, sports injuries and sports-induced bleeds in people with haemophilia

Hogeschool Utrecht
2022 - 2023Basiskwalificatie Didactische BevoegdheidBasiskwalificatie Onderwijs Uitvoeren, Basiskwalificatie Onderwijs Ontwikkelen, Basiskwalificatie Examineren
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Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam)
2004 - 2007Msc. Human Movement Science, specialization: sportsSubject MSc-thesis:Perceptual training in experienced goalkeepers. The effect of a video-based training program of performance and anticipation on penalty kicks.Subject BSc-project:What is tougher: training or match play? A study for the difference in training and match load in young elite soccer players.Subject Literature Review:What is the contribution of eccentric training in the prevention of injuries to the hamstring muscle complex.

Utrecht University
2017 - 2020Master of Science Clinical Epidemiology Epidemiologist B
Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences
1994 - 1998BSc. PhysiotherapyActivities and Societies: Student assistent in kinesiology Internships: private practice (twice), general hospital, rheumatology clinic.Extra internship: Ajax Amsterdam. Extra courses: the neurological patient", working in a private practiceSubject BSc-thesis: "The Leeds-Keio Ligament, the physiotherapeutical aspects of this advanced reconstruction method for the anterior cruciate ligament".
Experience

Fysiotherapie "Bachstraat", Heemskerk - private practice
Jan 2001 - Oct 2002Physiotherapist
Paramedisch Centrum Midden-Kennemerland, Beverwijk - Private Practice
Oct 2002 - Sept 2004Sports PhysiotherapistSports rehabilitation, treating patients in the general population, supervising interns, supporting management scientificly.

AFC Ajax
Jan 2003 - Jun 2011Responsible for conducting physiological testing of youth and adult players, scientific research, supervising interns, scientific support for coaching staff, medical staff and management. Responsible for elite sports rehabilitation for the amateur / recreational department and rehab training of academy players, supervising interns, strength training and conditioning.
Academy Exercise Physiologist
Jul 2008 - Jun 2011Sports Physiotherapist
Jan 2003 - Jul 2008

ASPETAR
Jun 2011 - Aug 2015Exercise PhysiologistResponsible for testing players, heart rate monitoring during training sessions, supervising physical coaches, research and tutoring.

AZ Alkmaar
Aug 2015 - May 2016Academy Exercise PhysiologistResponsible for training planning, strength and coordination sessions, monitoring training and match load and player well being and testing players.

Shanghai Shenxin FC
Jun 2016 - Aug 2016Head of Sports ScienceResponsible for monitoring training load and player well being, training planning, strength and conditioning sessions, individual plans and nutrition.

UMC Utrecht
Feb 2017 - Mar 2023Research Phd CandidatePhD Candidate in a research project on sports and haemophilia: Sports Participation, Injuries and Bleeds in People with Haemophilia. Please find the online version of my thesis here: https://online.fliphtml5.com/mcwim/haet/#p=1

Universiteit Utrecht
Feb 2021 - Aug 2021Lecturer Clinical Health Sciences
Hogeschool Utrecht
Aug 2021 - nowLecturer in PhysiotherapySenior Lecturer in physiotherapy, main topics: MSK physiotherapy, exercise physiology and scientific courses. Course coordinator minors "Exercise Physiology in Practice" and "Paediatric Physiotherapy"

Universiteit Utrecht
Aug 2023 - nowCourse Coordinator and Lecturer Academic Development - Clinical Health SciencesLecturer and course coordinator for academic development, chairman of the exam board for clinical health sciences.
Licenses & Certifications

ISAK - Level 2 Anthropomotrist
International Society for the Advancement of KinanthropometricsOct 2012
Epidemioloog B
Vereniging voor EpidemiologieMar 2025.webp)
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)Mar 2014
Level 2 baseball / softball coach
KNBSBMay 2025
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Olav VerslootSOBI research award 2019 - Nov 2019 We received this research award for our research proposal concerning the association between therapy adherence and sports participation in patients with severe haemophilia.
- Awarded to Olav VerslootRinus Michels Award Dutch Society for Football Coaches May 2016 Award for best Dutch Elite Football Academy
- Awarded to Olav VerslootCertified Strength and Conditioning Specialist National Strength and Conditioning Association Mar 2014 The Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist course consist of studying "Essentials of Strength and Conditioning" by Beachle and Earle. The exam spans a wide range of topics: anatomy, training adaptations, (exercise) physiology, sports rehabilitation, nutrition, sports psychology, injury prevention, management, among others
- Awarded to Olav VerslootISAK Level 2 Anthropomotrist International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometrics Oct 2012
Volunteer Experience
Softball Coach U15/ U21
Issued by Cromtigers on Jan 2021
Associated with Olav Versloot
Languages
- duDutch
- enEnglish
- geGerman
- frFrench
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