Masters Certificate in Soccer Nutrition

Delivered by Matthew Jones

In this module, you will learn about the connection between physical performance and nutrition, with a focus on soccer-specific dietary needs. The lesson covers nutritional periodization strategies to optimize performance, alongside methods for conducting nutritional analysis and interventions. You'll also gain insights into the importance of educating those responsible for players' nutritional strategies.

Delivered by Professor Nikos Koundourakis

In this module, you will learn about the science of endocrinology in the context of exercise, emphasizing its role in soccer. You'll explore how the endocrine system influences exercise performance and understand the relationship between performance parameters and basal hormone levels. The module will guide you through the practical application of these hormonal effects and introduce you to hormonal-related training periodization, enabling you to apply this knowledge to enhance athletic performance.

Delivered by Diogo Ferreira

In this module, you will learn about the physical and nutritional evolution in soccer players, including maturational changes in height, weight, and body composition. You'll examine the varying energy demands throughout player development and understand how macronutrients and micronutrients play a role in each stage. Additionally, the course will equip you with strategies for nutritional education tailored for youth soccer, preparing you to support the growth and performance of developing athletes.

Delivered by Dr Eirini Manthou
Elite Performance Nutritionist Olympiacos FC, Athens, Greece

In this module, you will learn to identify key macronutrients vital for fuelling athletes in training and competitions. You'll understand glycogen's critical role in exercise capacity and delve into carbohydrate optimization for peak performance. Further, you will familiarize yourself with weekly macronutrient intake recommendations to align with varied training intensities and schedules, ensuring optimal nutrition strategies are met for athlete preparation and recovery.

Delivered by Professor Karim Chamari

In this module, you will learn about the Ramadan period's distinct characteristics and its potential effects on athletes' daily lives and performance. You'll gain insight into how fasting can influence soccer performance metrics and evaluate its specific impact on match performance. Additionally, the course will provide strategies to assist fasting soccer players in effectively handling training and competition challenges during Ramadan, ensuring they maintain peak condition and performance.

Delivered by Beatrice Boullosa

In this module, you will learn the essentials of nutrition and hydration in soccer, specifically designed to optimize performance under extreme conditions. Explore tailored nutritional strategies for hot, cold, and high-altitude environments, and understand the critical importance of hydration for maintaining optimal health in these conditions. You'll also examine how weight changes in cold environments and iron intake at high altitudes can impact player performance, and develop strategies to prevent hypoxia in high-altitude scenarios. By the end, you'll be equipped to apply these insights to enhance soccer performance in any environment.

Delivered by Dr. Eirini Manthou

In this module, you will learn about the critical role of nutrition in the recovery phase of athletic training and competition. You'll identify key nutrients essential for fueling, repair, and hydration, and understand the process of glycogen resynthesis. Additionally, you'll explore effective strategies to manage your recovery through proper nutrition and hydration. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply recommended practices to optimize recovery, ensuring sustained energy availability and overall athletic performance.

Delivered by Prof. Nikos Koundarakis

In this module, you will learn the intricate relationship between endocrinology and soccer performance. We will explore soccer-specific hormonal processes and their impacts on player conditioning. You'll examine how various training activities, including small-sided games, affect the endocrine system and understand the scientific foundations of designing soccer-specific microcycles. By the end of this module, you will be able to apply hormonal studies to enhance training strategies, assess physiological responses to soccer conditioning, and integrate these insights into effective player development and performance planning.

Delivered by Dr. Mayur Ranchordas

In this module, you will learn how to effectively provide individualized nutrition support in a team setting. We'll explore the challenges of tailoring nutritional advice to each athlete's unique needs while maintaining team-wide strategies. You'll critically evaluate the tools and methodologies available to practitioners, learn to translate scientific insights into practical applications, and develop skills to offer personalized nutritional guidance based on individual data. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to balance individual preferences and performance goals with team objectives.

Delivered by Dr. Eirini ManthouDelivered by Prof. Nikos Koundarakis

In this module, you will learn about the critical interplay between nutrition and recovery adaptation in elite soccer. We'll explore the science of periodized nutrition planning and its impact on training cycles to optimize athlete performance. You'll examine training-nutrition periodization tailored specifically for soccer, understand methods for nutritional optimization to enhance adaptation, and learn to implement nutritional guidelines that promote adaptation in training. By the end of this course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of how to align dietary strategies with the rigorous demands of elite soccer training phases.