This course examines how environmental and contextual factors interact with artificial intelligence to shape injury risk and performance in elite football. Learners explore how playing surfaces, travel schedules, sleep patterns, and gender-specific biomechanics influence athlete health, and how AI models transform these complex variables into actionable prevention strategies. Using evidence-based insights, the course analyses how artificial turf alters movement mechanics, why injury risk differs by position and gender, and how modern clubs adjust training and recovery to surface-specific demands.
Harnessing AI for Injury Prevention and Recovery in Football
Harnessing AI for Injury Prevention and Recovery in Football
This course is part of AI Applied to Health and Injury Prevention Specialization
Instructor: Marisa Sáenz
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What you'll learn
Analyze how surfaces, travel stress, and fatigue influence performance and injury risk.
Use AI-driven tools to assess workload, predict adaptation, and personalize recovery.
Understand gender-specific and position-specific biomechanical injury patterns.
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December 2025
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This course is part of the AI Applied to Health and Injury Prevention Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course
Explore the evolution of artificial intelligence in football and discover how data collection and advanced modeling are reshaping player health. This module introduces you to the core concepts behind AI’s role in injury prevention, from neural networks to clinical decision support systems, setting the stage for deeper learning.
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4 videos3 readings2 assignments
Dive into the strategies and tools that leverage AI to minimize injury risks. Learn how contextual factors like playing surfaces and travel fatigue are analyzed with advanced models, and see how AI-driven insights can help optimize player performance and safety in demanding athletic environments.
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2 videos1 reading2 assignments1 discussion prompt
Uncover how AI is personalizing rehabilitation and accelerating recovery for footballers. This module covers everything from AI-driven recovery protocols and real-time adjustments to the transformative use of virtual reality and robotics, as well as predictive models that guide safe and effective returns to play.
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5 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
Delve into the future of player wellness with AI-driven health management. Learn how continuous monitoring, wearable technologies, and personalized post-injury strategies are being used to prevent relapses and chronic injuries—empowering both athletes and medical teams to proactively manage long-term health and performance.
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6 videos3 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt
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