Theoretical Bases of Health and Injury Management

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Theoretical Bases of Health and Injury Management

This course is part of AI Applied to Health and Injury Prevention 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

at 10 hours a week

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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

Understand modern injury causation models and systems-based frameworks in elite sport.
Apply precise workload metrics to manage injury risk and player availability.
Explore how AI and ML predict injuries using multi-modal performance data.

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course introduces the scientific foundations of sports injury causation, workload modelling, and the emerging role of artificial intelligence in injury prevention. Learners will explore how injury mechanisms have evolved from simple monocausal views to multifactorial, dynamic, and systems-based approaches that reflect real athlete complexity. Through clear explanations and practical football examples, the course covers essential concepts such as intrinsic and extrinsic risk factors, the dynamic recursive model, the workload–injury relationship, and modern systems thinking used in elite performance environments.

The second part of the course examines precision workload metrics, including acute: chronic workload ratios, high-speed running thresholds, acceleration load, sleep quality monitoring, and contextual load management. Finally, learners discover how AI and machine learning are transforming injury prediction, from multi-modal data integrations to SVM models, decision trees, Bayesian networks, individualised risk profiles, and early-warning systems used in elite clubs. By the end of this course, learners will understand the biological, physiological, and data-driven mechanisms behind injuries, and how modern AI-enhanced monitoring strategies reduce injury risk, optimize performance, and enhance player availability.

Explore how targeted training transforms the athlete’s body, the physiological boundaries that define elite performance, and the difficult balance between pushing limits and risking injury. Through in-depth lessons, you’ll discover the mechanisms of adaptation, the warning signs of overtraining, and the interplay between fatigue, recovery, and injury risk.

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6 videos4 readings2 assignments

6 videos Total 27 minutes

Physiological Profiles and Demands of Elite Soccer 4 minutes
Training Methods and Adaptations in Soccer Athletes 5 minutes
Mechanisms and Markers of Overtraining Syndrom 5 minutes
Psychological Risk, Monitoring, and Recovery in Elite Football 4 minutes
Foundations of Fatigue—Mechanisms, Thresholds, and Neuromuscular Limits 5 minutes
Injury Risk, Fatigue Monitoring, and Recovery—Balancing Performance with Protection 5 minutes

4 readings Total 135 minutes

Welcome Reading 5 minutes
Complementary Resources on Effect of Training and Specific Adaptations: How Training Reshapes the Body for Peak Performance 60 minutes
Complementary Resources on Physiological Bases of Overtraining: The Causes and Consequences of Pushing the Body Too Far 40 minutes
Complementary Resources on Physiological Limits and Risks: Where Performance Potential Meets Injury Risk 30 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Physiological Characteristics: How Training Shapes Performance and Sets Limits 30 minutes
Physiological Characteristics: How Training Shapes Performance and Sets Limits 30 minutes

Delve into the art and science of prescribing training load for optimal results. This module unpacks the critical dose-response relationship, the surprising paradoxes of training intensity, and the evolution of data-driven models that help minimize injury while maximizing performance gains.

What's included

6 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videos Total 28 minutes

Fundamentals of Dose-Response Relationship in Training 4 minutes
Training Load-Recovery Balance and Advanced Periodization 4 minutes
The Training Load-Injury Paradox: Finding the Balance for Optimal Performance 4 minutes
Applying the Training Load-Injury Paradox: Real-World Examples 5 minutes
From Intuition to Intelligence: The Evolution of Training Load Modeling 5 minutes
Predictive Power: Advanced Models for Injury Prevention in Elite Sport 5 minutes

3 readings Total 120 minutes

Complementary Resources on Dose-Response Relationship: How to Prescribe Training Load? 40 minutes
Complementary Resources on Training Load and Injury Paradox: Less is More? 50 minutes
Complementary Resources on Modelling Training Load and Injuries: Beyond Beliefs 30 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Training Load and Injuries: Balancing Load to Enhance Performance and Prevent Injuries 30 minutes
Training Load and Injuries: Balancing Load to Enhance Performance and Prevent Injuries 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Training Load and Injuries: Balancing Load to Enhance Performance and Prevent Injuries 10 minutes

Uncover the multifaceted impact of injuries on individual and team performance, from immediate setbacks to long-term consequences. Learn to decode the “injury puzzle” and apply practical, evidence-based solutions to keep athletes healthy, resilient, and performing at their best.

What's included

4 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

4 videos Total 17 minutes

The Injury Puzzle: Understanding Definitions, Classifications, and Risk Factors in Elite Footbal 4 minutes
The Financial and Performance Price: Understanding the True Cost of Injuries in Elite Football 4 minutes
Beyond the Sidelines: Psychological, Tactical, and Long-Term Effects of Injuries 4 minutes
The Science of Injury Prevention: Evidence-Based Strategies for Football 4 minutes

3 readings Total 120 minutes

Complementary Resources on Defining a Complex Problem – Understanding The Injury Puzzle 40 minutes
Complementary Resources on Impact of Injuries: The Cost of Injuries on Performance 50 minutes
Complementary Resources on Injury Prevention: Practical Solutions to Stay Injury-Free 30 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Injury, Avoid at All Costs: Preventing Injuries Through Smart Strategies 30 minutes
Injury, Avoid at All Costs: Preventing Injuries Through Smart Strategies 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Injury, Avoid at All Costs: Preventing Injuries Through Smart Strategies 10 minutes

Gain insight into the ever-evolving models that explain why injuries occur in high-performance sport. This module guides you through foundational theories, advanced systems thinking, and the latest technological tools—including AI and real-time monitoring—that empower you to predict, prevent, and manage injuries with precision.

What's included

5 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

5 videos Total 23 minutes

From Simple to Complex: The Evolution of Sports Injury Causation Models 4 minutes
Systems Thinking and Connectivity: Advanced Models for Injury Causation 5 minutes
Beyond ACWR Thresholds: Precision Metrics for Injury Risk Management 5 minutes
AI and Machine Learning in Injury Prevention: From Data to Prediction 5 minutes
Real-Time Workload Monitoring: Integrating Technology for Injury Prevention 4 minutes

3 readings Total 120 minutes

Complementary Resources on First Etiological Models: Early Insights Into The Causes of Injuries 40 minutes
Complementary Resources on Workload Integrating Model: Linking Workload to Injury Risk 40 minutes
Complementary Resources on Real-Time Workload Monitoring: Integrating Technology for Injury Prevention 40 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Etiological Models of Injuries: Understanding Injury Causes to Prevent Them 30 minutes
Etiological Models of Injuries: Understanding Injury Causes to Prevent Them 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Etiological Models of Injuries: Understanding Injury Causes to Prevent Them 10 minutes

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Marisa Sáenz

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

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