The Athlete Learning Gateway is an innovative new way for elite athletes to study while training and competing. Anyone can access the IOC Athlete MOOC, wherever they are. And all courses are free of charge.
This course explores the fundamentals of nutrition for athletes, and examines the impact diet has on training and competition.What foods should we eat before, during and after training?Why are protein and carbohydrate essential after exercise?What is the most effective way to keep hydrated?The course is led by Prof. Ron Maughan.Professor Ron Maughan is Programme Director at sportsoracle and Chair of the Nutrition Working Group established by the IOC Medical Commission in 2002. He has published numerous books and articles on sports nutrition and exercise biochemistry, and is an editorial board member for several journals including the International Journal of Sports Medicine and Nutrition and the Journal of Sports Sciences.The course will take around 1 hour 30 minutes to complete.
With the right knowledge, many injuries and illnesses are preventable. As an active and very fit athlete, you might think you don't have to worry about your health. But your risk of injury and illness through sports participation is far higher than non-athletes. And there's nothing worse than being sidelined from what you love doing the most.
Reputations shattered, lengthy bans, medals stripped and jail time are just some of the punishments linked with being found guilty of manipulating competition.Manipulating competition, whether it be through betting or match fixing presents a serious threat to the integrity of sport. If we are to keep sport clean, fair and enjoyable for all we MUST tackle this threat – and tackle it together.In this course, three time Olympic Swimming Champion and strong advocate for fair play, Anthony Ervin describes what manipulation of competition is, how it’s damaging our sport and how we, the sporting community can help prevent the actions of a few destroying everything that’s good about sport.
All athletes will retire at some point. Most will need a job after their sporting careers end. And all of them have demonstrated the ability to be the best in their field. This course explores how to prepare well for transition from elite sport into a successful career after competition.What are your strengths?What are you passionate about?Who do you know who can help you find your dream job?This course is introduced by employment professionals and former Olympic athletes, who share their own experiences of career transition.Introduced by Vincent Defrasne, who won gold in Biathlon at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin. He retired in 2010 and is actively involved in the IOC’s Athlete Career Programme.The course will take around 2 hours to complete.
You will learn why planning is fundamental to settling into your life post-Sports, what strategies to prioritise and manage your time better, as well as the importance of networking and how it can enhance your employment opportunities.
In this course we explore the body’s energy systems, how they are used in different circumstances and the limitations of each. You will learn how our bodies:produce energyadapt to training and recovery after activityIt explains concepts in training and athletic development which you may encounter in your own sporting career.The course is led by Professor Ron Maughan, featuring insights from notable physiologists, coaches and athletes.The course will take around 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete. Professor Ron Maughan is Chair of the IOC’s Nutrition Working Group and Programme Director at sportsoracle. He has published numerous books and articles on sports nutrition, and is an editorial board member for the International Journal of Sports Medicine and Nutrition and the Journal of Sports Sciences.We use a different format in this course, with lectures and video insights included in just two modules. We would love to hear what you think of the way materials are presented. Please use the Feedback link to let us know.Please note this course is not optimised for small screen mobile devices.
With the right tools and a positive mindset, the transition into life after sport can be seamless and even exciting. We have developed this course exclusively to support your career transition. Our experts cover the basics of planning and preparing for your transition and offer you insight and advice into the areas of your life you could be working on now to give your future self the best chance of success.
Professional sport management is a complex, constantly evolving industry. Within this course, we cover the fundamentals of the business of sport and provide you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career within the industry.Our experts offer specialist insight and examine the key areas of marketing strategies and governance models, while using real-world examples from sports teams such as the Pittsburgh Steelers and Manchester United to reinforce this insight.
Sport embraces technology like few other industries. From carbon fibre bicycles to electronic taekwondo vests, from high-tech swim suits to goal-line technology, there is innovation everywhere. But as Professor Jan Anders-Manson explains, while it brings excitement it also brings challenges.So what are the limits for innovation? How does technology evolve safely before appearing on the stage? Why is the role of you, the athlete, so crucial? And what opportunities does it give you?This course is led by Jan-Anders Månson, a professor at EPFL (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne) in Switzerland and President of the International Academy of Sports Science and Technology (AISTS), of which the IOC is a founding member.The course will take around 1½ hours to complete.