AI and Health: Future Perspectives and Transformations

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AI and Health: Future Perspectives and Transformations

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

Instructor: Marisa Sáenz

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4 modules

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Explore how AI powers personalized health, recovery, and mental-performance systems.
Understand AR/VR rehab, biomarkers, and smart-stadium injury detection.
Evaluate ethical and governance challenges of AI in athlete monitoring.

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This course explores the emerging frontier of AI-driven health, recovery, and decision-making in elite sport. Learners will discover how artificial intelligence integrates genomic data, hormonal profiles, biomarkers, wearables, mental health indicators, environmental data, and biomechanical inputs to build deeply personalised athlete-care systems. Drawing on leading research in precision medicine, immersive rehabilitation, smart stadium technology, and psychological monitoring, the course uncovers how AI is reshaping athlete health from prevention to recovery and long-term wellbeing.

Through real-world examples, learners will examine how AI powers hyper-personalised medical plans, identifies early signs of fatigue or hormonal imbalance, transforms rehabilitation through AR/VR environments, and enhances mental resilience with neurofeedback and cognitive monitoring. The course also addresses the ethical challenges of AI in sports, from privacy and bias to autonomy and fair competition, and explores emerging governance frameworks to protect athletes in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. By the end of this course, learners will understand the major innovations defining the future of AI in athlete health and will be able to apply key principles of responsible, data-driven decision-making.

Discover how next-generation predictive models and digital twins are empowering football professionals to foresee and prevent injuries. This module highlights actionable strategies and real-world case studies—including insights from Real Madrid—to show how AI is redefining risk management and recovery in elite sports.

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5 videos4 readings2 assignments

5 videosTotal 22 minutes

Foundations of Predictive Injury Models4 minutes
Translating Injury Predictions into Actionable Strategies4 minutes
Foundations of AI-Driven Digital Twins in Sports and Risk Analysis6 minutes
Real Madrid's use case for injury prevention: Olocip5 minutes
Real Madrid’s use case for recovery: TRAK4 minutes

4 readingsTotal 170 minutes

Welcome Reading5 minutes
Complementary Resources on Next-Gen Predictive Models: Combining Data to Predict Injuries80 minutes
Complementary Resources on AI & Digital Twins: Virtual Models to Test Risks40 minutes
Complementary Resources on Real Madrid examples for injury prevention and recovery45 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Future Predictive Tools for Injury Management: Using AI to predict and Prevent Injuries30 minutes
Future Predictive Tools for Injury Management: Using AI to predict and Prevent Injuries30 minutes

Explore the rise of hyper-personalized medicine and the impact of AI on monitoring biological, hormonal, and mental health factors. Learn how precision healthcare, advanced biomarker tracking, and neuro-intelligent tools are enabling truly individualized training and recovery plans for athletes.

What's included

6 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

6 videosTotal 29 minutes

The Revolution of AI in Precision Healthcare5 minutes
Implementation Challenges and Future Directions in AI-Powered Precision Medicine5 minutes
Sex-Specific Hormonal Dynamics and Their Impact on Athletic Performance and Injury4 minutes
AI, Biomarkers & Monitoring in Injury & Recovery5 minutes
AI-Powered Mental Health Monitoring in Sports4 minutes
AI-Driven Mental Training and Performance Enhancement6 minutes

3 readingsTotal 150 minutes

Complementary Resources on Hyper-Personalized Medicine: AI Creates Custom Plans55 minutes
Complementary Resources on Hormonal & Biological Influences – Tracking Hormonal Effects45 minutes
Complementary Resources on Neuro-Intelligence: Monitoring Mental Health50 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

AI and Extreme Individualization in Sports Health: Tailoring Strategies for Peak Performance30 minutes
AI and Extreme Individualization in Sports Health: Tailoring Strategies for Peak Performance30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

AI and Extreme Individualization in Sports Health: Tailoring Strategies for Peak Performance10 minutes

Uncover the latest advancements in sports rehabilitation, from immersive AR/VR simulations to cutting-edge human-machine interfaces and AI-powered biomarker analysis. This module demonstrates how these innovations accelerate recovery, optimize performance, and set new standards for athlete care.

What's included

5 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

5 videosTotal 23 minutes

The Neurological Foundations of Immersive Technology in Sports Rehabilitation4 minutes
Sport-Specific Simulations and Clinical Applications of Immersive Technology6 minutes
Foundations of AI-Driven Human-Machine Interfaces in Rehabilitation4 minutes
Bio-AI Breakthroughs: Redefining Recovery Through Smart Biomarkers5 minutes
The Next Frontier: AI-Powered Biomarker Strategies for Ultimate Performance5 minutes

3 readingsTotal 100 minutes

Complementary Resources on AR & VR in Rehab: Simulating Real-game Scenarios40 minutes
Complementary Resources on New Human-Machine Interfaces: AI-powered Recovery Tools30 minutes
Complementary Resources on Bio-AI Recovery: Biomarker Analysis for Recovery30 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Innovations in Rehabilitation and Recovery: Accelerating Recovery with Advanced Tools30 minutes
Innovations in Rehabilitation and Recovery: Accelerating Recovery with Advanced Tools30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Innovations in Rehabilitation and Recovery: Accelerating Recovery with Advanced Tools10 minutes

Examine the emergence of intelligent sports environments—including smart stadiums, AI-driven virtual coaches, and ethical frameworks for AI in decision-making. Gain practical knowledge on how these integrated systems enhance athlete safety, support personalized strategies, and shape the ethical future of football health management.

What's included

5 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

5 videosTotal 22 minutes

AI-Driven Injury Detection: The Sensor Revolution in Smart Stadiums4 minutes
The Science Behind AI-Driven Virtual Coaching4 minutes
AI in Action: Practical Applications and Innovations in Virtual Coaching5 minutes
Ethical Foundations of AI in Sports and Healthcare5 minutes
AI Governance in Sports: Building Ethical Frameworks for Athletes and Organizations5 minutes

3 readingsTotal 160 minutes

Complementary Resources on Smart Stadiums: Sensors for Real-time Injury Detection45 minutes
Complementary Resources on Virtual Coaches: Personalized AI-driven Strategies45 minutes
Complementary Resources on AI Ethics in Decision-Making: Prioritizing Health Over Competition70 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Towards an AI-Driven Sports Ecosystem: Smarter environments for athlete safety30 minutes
Towards an AI-Driven Sports Ecosystem: Smarter environments for athlete safety30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Towards an AI-Driven Sports Ecosystem: Smarter environments for athlete safety10 minutes

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Marisa Sáenz

Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea

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