Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
Sports Nutrition and Training: Innovation Assets Specialization
Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

Sports Nutrition and Training: Innovation Assets Specialization

Sport Nutrition and Training for Elite Football. Master evidence-based nutrition and training for peak football performance.

Marisa Sáenz

Instructor: Marisa Sáenz

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Beginner level

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2 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply evidence-based nutrition and training strategies for elite football performance.

  • Design recovery, monitoring, and load management systems to prevent injury and optimize results.

  • Explore how technology, data, and AI are transforming the future of sport performance.

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Specialization - 4 course series

What you'll learn

  • Understand how nutrients, energy systems, and training shape elite football performance.

  • Learn to apply evidence-based nutrition and hydration strategies to optimize recovery.

  • Explore how metabolism, energy balance, and strength training build lasting performance.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Exercise Science
Category: Nutrition and Diet
Category: Physiology
Category: Sports Medicine
Category: Clinical Nutrition
Category: Athletic Training
Category: Performance Reporting
Category: Stress Management
Category: Physical Stamina
Category: Planning
Category: Leadership
Category: Health Technology
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Load Balancing
Category: Hydrology
Category: Coordination
Category: Nutrition Education
Category: Nutritional Assessment
Category: Kinesiology
Category: Meal Planning And Preparation

What you'll learn

  • Apply advanced nutrition strategies to fuel elite football training and match performance.

  • Master evidence-based hydration, supplementation, and recovery protocols.

  • Design tailored nutrition plans for youth, female, and injured players.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Nutrition and Diet
Category: Clinical Nutrition
Category: Meal Planning And Preparation
Category: Nutritional Assessment
Category: Load Balancing
Category: Exercise Science
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Sports Medicine
Category: Nutrition Counseling
Category: Athletic Training
Category: Rehabilitation
Category: Performance Reporting

What you'll learn

  • Design and implement advanced strength, conditioning, and testing programs for elite football.

  • Apply monitoring and data-driven methods to enhance player performance and availability.

  • Integrate science, technology, and practical wisdom to optimize training throughout a season.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Exercise Science
Category: Injury Prevention
Category: Athletic Training
Category: Global Positioning Systems
Category: Sports Medicine
Category: Rehabilitation
Category: Performance Reporting
Category: Patient Evaluation
Category: Load Balancing
Category: Decision Support Systems
Category: Clinical Assessment
Category: Health Technology
Category: Coaching
Category: Data Integration
Category: Performance Analysis

What you'll learn

  • Explore how AI, data, and technology are transforming nutrition and training in elite football.

  • Understand personalized and sustainable approaches to athlete performance and recovery.

  • Develop future-ready skills in leadership, collaboration, and evidence-based innovation.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Nutrition and Diet
Category: Leadership
Category: AI Personalization
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Technology Solutions
Category: Climate Change Adaptation
Category: Real Time Data
Category: Sports Medicine
Category: Precision Medicine
Category: Data Management
Category: Adaptability
Category: Collaboration
Category: Health Technology
Category: Athletic Training
Category: Communication
Category: Meal Planning And Preparation
Category: Environmental Science

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Marisa Sáenz
Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
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