Ahead of The Game: The Future of Nutrition and Training

Overview

This course explores the future of nutrition, training, and technology in elite football. Learners will discover how cutting-edge science, from personalised nutrition to artificial intelligence and sustainable performance practices, is reshaping how athletes train, recover, and thrive.

Through Real Madrid’s Innovation Lab and pioneering research partnerships, the course reveals how data, AI, and new technologies are creating smarter, more adaptive performance systems. From sustainable nutrition and climate adaptation to leadership, emotional intelligence, and human–AI collaboration, this course connects science and practice to prepare professionals for the next era of elite sport.

By completing this course, you’ll understand how to navigate the future challenges of performance, health, and ethics in football, and how innovation can enhance both athletic excellence and human wellbeing.

Syllabus

• Pushing Boundaries: New Opportunities to Advance Sports Nutrition in Football
Explore the cutting edge of sports nutrition, from current trends to revolutionary technologies and personalized approaches. This module shows how advanced assessment, field-based metrics, and genetic insights are creating new frontiers in fueling elite performance.
• Sports Science and Technology: Bridging Tradition, Innovation, and AI
Discover how sports science is evolving through technological advancements and the rise of AI. Learn to balance time-tested practices with innovative tools, evidence-based strategies, and the unique opportunities and challenges presented by automation in football.
• Unifying Performance: The Future of Coach and Staff Integration
Delve into the human side of performance by mastering the art of team integration. This module equips you with leadership, communication, and collaboration skills essential for building cohesive, high-performing teams in an increasingly complex football landscape.
• Future Challenges for Practitioners: Navigating Nutrition, Environment, and Data in Football
Prepare for tomorrow’s challenges by examining sustainable nutrition, environmental adaptation, and data management. Gain practical strategies for balancing performance and planet, adapting to climate stressors, and transforming big data into actionable insights for athlete success.

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Taught by

Marisa Sáenz

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Subjects

Science