Fueling Champions: Applied Sport Nutrition for Football

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Fueling Champions: Applied Sport Nutrition for Football

This course is part of Sports Nutrition and Training: Innovation Assets Specialization

Instructor: Marisa Sáenz

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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1 week to complete

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

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.

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8 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course explores the advanced principles of applied sport nutrition for elite football, combining cutting-edge science with the practical expertise of Real Madrid’s performance team. Learners will discover how to translate nutrition research into daily practice, from fueling training and match performance to mastering hydration, recovery, and supplementation strategies.

Through a progressive learning journey, you’ll explore the energy systems of football, the role of macro- and micronutrients in sustaining performance, and the science behind effective match-day and recovery nutrition. You’ll also gain practical insights into individualising nutrition for youth, female, and injured players. By completing this course, you’ll learn to apply evidence-based sport nutrition strategies that enhance performance, recovery, and health, equipping you with the tools to support athletes throughout their season.

Master the fundamentals of fueling football training by exploring macronutrient, micronutrient, and hydration requirements. This module also demystifies supplement use, providing evidence-based strategies to maximize training adaptation, health, and overall performance.

What's included

5 videos4 readings2 assignments

5 videosTotal 23 minutes

Powering Performance: Energy Demands and Macronutrient Requirements5 minutes
Hydration Strategies and Performance Optimization4 minutes
Advanced Micronutrient Strategies for Elite Football4 minutes
Core Performance Supplements in Football: The Evidence Base5 minutes
Comprehensive Supplement Strategy: From Performance to Health5 minutes

4 readingsTotal 115 minutes

Welcome Reading5 minutes
Complementary Resources on The Energy Blueprint: Macronutrient and Hydration Needs40 minutes
Complementary Resources on The Essentials of Health: Micronutrient Requirements25 minutes
Complementary Resources on Smart Support: Strategic Use of Supplements45 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Power the Process: Sport Nutrition for Training30 minutes
Power the Process: Sport Nutrition for Training30 minutes

Unlock the secrets to peak match-day performance with focused pre-match, in-match, and post-match nutrition strategies. Learn how to optimize preparation, sustain energy during play, and accelerate recovery with practical protocols and advanced interventions tailored to elite football.

What's included

6 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 29 minutes

Primed to Perform: Pre-Match Nutrition - Part 1 Match Day Preparation Foundations5 minutes
Primed to Perform: Pre-Match Nutrition - Part 2 Advanced Pre-Match Nutrition: Supplements and Final Preparation7 minutes
In-Match Fuelling - Part 1 - Fundamentals of Match Performance Nutrition5 minutes
Stay In The Game: In-Match Fuelling - Part 2 Advanced Match Nutrition Strategies4 minutes
Bounce Back: Practical Strategies for Post-Match Recovery - Part 1 Immediate Recovery Protocols5 minutes
Bounce Back: Practical Strategies for Post-Match Recovery - Part 2 Extended Recovery and Specialized Interventions4 minutes

3 readingsTotal 105 minutes

Complementary Resources on Primed to Perform: Pre-Match Nutrition40 minutes
Complementary Resources on Stay In The Game: In-Match Fuelling25 minutes
Complementary Resources on Bounce Back: Practical Strategies for Post-Match Recovery40 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Peak Performance: Sport Nutrition for Match-Day30 minutes
Peak Performance: Sport Nutrition for Match-Day30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Peak Performance: Sport Nutrition for Match-Day10 minutes

Explore how to individualize nutrition for different player profiles. This module covers the distinct needs of youth and female athletes, as well as targeted approaches for injury recovery—ensuring every player receives precise support for optimal development and return to play.

What's included

6 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 30 minutes

Energy and Macronutrient Requirements for Young Athletes4 minutes
Micronutrients and Safe Supplementation for Youth Athletes5 minutes
Energy and Macronutrient Requirements for Elite Female Players6 minutes
Micronutrients, Supplementation, and Female-Specific Health Considerations5 minutes
The Science of Recovery: Nutritional Foundations for Injury Healing4 minutes
Practical Implementation: Nutrition Strategies for Return to Play5 minutes

3 readingsTotal 120 minutes

Complementary Resources on Rising Stars: Nutrition Strategies for Youth Players50 minutes
Complementary Resources on Tailored for Her Game: Nutrition for Female Footballers30 minutes
Complementary Resources on Back in the Game: Nutrition for Injury Recovery and Rehabilitation40 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Contextual Nutrition: Tailored Strategies for Every Player30 minutes
Contextual Nutrition: Tailored Strategies for Every Player30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Contextual Nutrition: Tailored Strategies for Every Player10 minutes

Gain a clear perspective on the role of body composition in football performance. Learn how to accurately assess, monitor, and collaboratively manage body composition to support both health and high-level achievement on the pitch.

What's included

5 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

5 videosTotal 23 minutes

Understanding Body Composition in Football5 minutes
Body Composition Ranges and Performance Impact4 minutes
Exploring Methods for Assessing Body Composition4 minutes
Criteria for Selecting and Ensuring Reliable Assessments4 minutes
Collaborative Strategies in Body Composition Management5 minutes

3 readingsTotal 115 minutes

Complementary Resources on The Football Physique: Is There Really an Ideal Body Composition?30 minutes
Complementary Resources on Tracking Change: Valid Body Composition Assessment?50 minutes
Complementary Resources on Adapt and Achieve: Collaborative Strategies in Body Composition Management35 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Understanding Body Composition: Practical Strategies30 minutes
Understanding Body Composition: Practical Strategies30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Understanding Body Composition: Practical Strategies10 minutes

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Marisa Sáenz

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

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