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This Postgraduate diploma in High Performance in Sports: Statistics, Nutrition and Mobility Training will provide the student with high quality and in-depth theoretical content in each module. One of the characteristics that differentiate this Postgraduate diploma from others is the relationship between the different topics of the modules at a theoretical level, but above all at a practical level so that the student obtains real examples of teams and athletes of the highest sports performance worldwide, as well as from the professional world of sports, resulting in the student being able to build knowledge in the most complete way.   

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• The study of numerous case studies presented by specialists in high-performance sports training
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• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
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The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of sports science, who bring their experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

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Module 1. Statistics Applied to Performance and Research 

1.1. Notions of Probability 

1.1.1. Simple Probability 
1.1.2. Conditional Probability
1.1.3. Bayes' Theorem

1.2. Probability Distributions 

1.2.1. Binomial Distribution 
1.2.2. Poisson distribution 
1.2.3. Normal Distribution 

1.3. Statistical Inference 

1.3.1. Population Parameters 
1.3.2. Estimation of Population Parameters
1.3.3. Sampling Distributions Associated with the Normal Distribution 
1.3.4. Distribution of the Sample Mean 
1.3.5. Point Estimators 
1.3.6. Properties of Estimators
1.3.7. Estimator Comparison Criteria
1.3.8. Estimators by Confidence Regions 
1.3.9. Method of Obtaining Confidence Intervals
1.3.10. Confidence Intervals Associated With Normal Distribution
1.3.11. Central Limit Theorem

1.4. Hypothesis Test 

1.4.1. P-Value
1.4.2. Statistical Power 

1.5. Exploratory Analysis and Descriptive Statistics

1.5.1. Graphs and Tables
1.5.2. Chi-Square Test
1.5.3. Relative Risk
1.5.4. Odds Ratio

1.6. The T.-Test

1.6.1. One-Sample T-Test
1.6.2. T-Test for Two Independent Samples
1.6.3. T-Test for Paired Samples

1.7. Correlation Analysis 
1.8. Simple Linear Regression Analysis

1.8.1. The Regression Line and its Coefficients
1.8.2. Residuals 
1.8.3. Regression Assessment Using Residuals
1.8.4. Coefficient of Determination

1.9. Variance and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

1.9.1. One-Way ANOVA
1.9.2. Two-Way ANOVA
1.9.3. ANOVA for Repeated Measures
1.9.4. Factorial ANOVA

Module 2. Nutrition Applied to High Performance in Sports: 

2.1. Energy Metabolism of Physical Effort

2.1.1. Matter and Energy: Introduction to Thermodynamics
2.1.2. Physicochemical Characteristics of Macronutrients
2.1.3. Digestion and Metabolism of Carbohydrates
2.1.4. Digestion and Metabolism of Lipids
2.1.5. Digestion and Metabolism of Proteins
2.1.6. Phosphagen System
2.1.7. Glycolytic System 
2.1.8. Oxidative System 
2.1.9. Metabolic Integration 
2.1.10. Classification of Physical Effort

2.2. Assessing Nutritional Status and Body Composition

2.2.1. Retrospective and Prospective Methods
2.2.2. The ABCDE Model
2.2.3. Clinical Evaluation 
2.2.4. Body composition 
2.2.5. Indirect Methods
2.2.6. Double Indirect Methods
2.2.7. Dual X.-ray Absorptiometry 
2.2.8. Vector Analysis of Electrical Bioimpedance 
2.2.9. Cineanthropometry 
2.2.10. Data Analysis in Kinanthropometry

2.3. Assessing Energy Expenditure 

2.3.1. Components of Total Daily Energy Expenditure
2.3.2. Basal Metabolic Rate and Resting Energy Expenditure
2.3.3. Thermal Effect of Food
2.3.4. NEAT and Energy Expenditure Due to Physical Exertion 
2.3.5. Technologies for Quantifying Energy Expenditure
2.3.6. Indirect Calorimetry 
2.3.7. Estimation of Energy Expenditure
2.3.8. Ex-Post Calculations
2.3.9. Practical Recommendations  

2.4. Bodybuilding Nutrition and Body Recomposition

2.4.1. Characteristics of Bodybuilding
2.4.2. Nutrition for Bulking
2.4.3. Nutrition for Preparation
2.4.4. Post-Competition Nutrition
2.4.5. Effective Supplements 
2.4.6. Body Recomposition 
2.4.7. Nutritional Strategies 
2.4.8. Macronutrient Distribution 
2.4.9. Diet Breaks, Refeeds and Intermittent Restrictions 
2.4.10. Principles and Dangers of Pharmacology

2.5. Nutrition in Strength-Based Sports

2.5.1. Characteristics of Collective Sports
2.5.2. Energy Requirements 
2.5.3. Protein Requirements 
2.5.4. Distribution of Carbohydrates and Fats 
2.5.5. Nutrition for Olympic Lifting
2.5.6. Nutrition for Sprint Racing
2.5.7. Nutrition for Powerlifting
2.5.8. Nutrition in Jumping and Throwing Sports 
2.5.9. Nutrition in Combat-Based Sports
2.5.10. Morphological Characteristics of the Athlete

2.6. Nutrition in Team Sports 

2.6.1. Characteristics of Collective Sports 
2.6.2. Energy Requirements 
2.6.3. Preseason Nutrition 
2.6.4. Competitive Nutrition  
2.6.5. Nutrition Before, During and After the Match
2.6.6. Fluid Replenishment 
2.6.7. Recommendations for Lower Divisions 
2.6.8. Nutrition in Football, Basketball and Volleyball
2.6.9. Nutrition in Rugby, Hockey and Baseball 
2.6.10. Morphological Characteristics of the Athlete 

2.7. Nutrition in Endurance Sports 

2.7.1. Characteristics of Endurance Sports
2.7.2. Energy Requirements 
2.7.3. Glycogen Overcompensation 
2.7.4. Energy Replenishment During Competition 
2.7.5. Fluid Replenishment 
2.7.6. Beverages and Sports Confectionery
2.7.7. Nutrition for Cycling 
2.7.8. Nutrition for Running and Marathon 
2.7.9. Nutrition for Triathlon
2.7.10. Nutrition for Other Olympic Sports

2.8. Nutritional Ergogenic Aids

2.8.1. Classification Systems 
2.8.2. Creatine 
2.8.3. Caffeine 
2.8.4. Nitrates 
2.8.5. β-alanin
2.8.6. Bicarbonate and Sodium Phosphate
2.8.7. Protein Supplements 
2.8.8. Modified Carbohydrates 
2.8.9. Herbal Extracts 
2.8.10. Contaminant Supplementation

2.9. Eating Disorders and Sports Injuries

2.9.1. Anorexia  
2.9.2. Bulimia Nervosa 
2.9.3. Orthorexia and bigorexia
2.9.4. Binge Eating and Purging Disorder
2.9.5. Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome
2.9.6. Micronutrient Deficiency 
2.9.7. Nutrition Education and Prevention
2.9.8. Sports Injuries 
2.9.9. Nutrition During Physical Rehabilitation 

2.10. Advances and Research in Sports Nutrition

2.10.1. Nutrigenetics
2.10.2. Nutrigenomics 
2.10.3. Modulation of the Microbiota
2.10.4. Probiotics and Prebiotics in Sport 
2.10.5. Emerging Products 
2.10.6. Systems Biology 
2.10.7. Non-Experimental Designs 
2.10.8. Experimental Designs 
2.10.9. Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses 

Module 3. Mobility: from Theory to Performance 

3.1. Neuromuscular System  

3.1.1. Neurophysiological Principles: Inhibition and Excitability  

3.1.1.1. Adaptations of the Nervous System  
3.1.1.2. Strategies to Modify Corticospinal Excitability  
3.1.1.3. Keys to Neuromuscular Activation  

3.1.2. Somatosensory Information Systems  

3.1.2.1. Information Subsystems  
3.1.2.3. Types of Reflexes  

3.1.2.2.1. Monosynaptic Reflexes  
3.1.2.2.2. Polysynaptic Reflexes  
3.1.2.2.3. Musculo-Tendinous-Articular Reflexes  

3.1.2.3. Responses to Dynamic and Static Stretches 

3.2. Motor Control and Movement  

3.2.1. Stabilizing and Mobilising Systems  

3.2.1.1. Local System: Stabilizer System  
3.2.1.2. Global System: Mobilizing System  
3.2.1.3. Respiratory Pattern  

3.2.2. Movement Pattern  

3.2.2.1. Co-Activation  
3.2.2.2. Joint by Joint Theory  
3.2.2.3. Primary Motion Complexes 

3.3. Understanding Mobility  

3.3.1. Key Concepts and Beliefs in Mobility  

3.3.1.1. Manifestations of Mobility in Sport  
3.3.1.2. Neurophysiological and Biomechanical Factors Influencing Mobility Development  
3.3.1.3. Influence of Mobility on Strength Development  

3.3.2. Objectives of Training Mobility in Sport  

3.3.2.1. Mobility in the Training Session  
3.3.2.2. Benefits of Mobility Training  

3.3.3. Mobility and Stability by Structures  

3.3.3.1. Foot-Ankle Complex  
3.3.3.2. Knee-Hip Complex
3.3.3.3. Spine-Shoulder Complex

3.4. Training Mobility  

3.4.1. Fundamental Block 

3.4.1.1. Strategies and Tools to Optimize Mobility  
3.4.1.2. Specific Pre-Exercise Scheme  
3.4.1.3. Specific Post-Exercise Scheme  

3.4.2. Mobility and Stability in Basic Movements  

3.4.2.1. Squat & Dead Lift  
3.4.2.2. Acceleration & Multidirection 

3.5. Methods of Recovery 

3.5.1. Proposal for Effectiveness Based on Scientific Evidence  

3.6. Methods for Training Mobility

3.6.1. Tissue-Centered Methods: Passive Tension and Active Tension Stretching  
3.6.2. Methods Focused on Arthro-Coinematics: Isolated Stretching and Integrated Stretching  
3.6.3. Eccentric Training 

3.7. Mobility Training Programming  

3.7.1. Effects of Stretching in the Short and Long Term  
3.7.2. Optimal Timing for Applying Stretching  

3.8. Athlete Assessment and Analysis  

3.8.1. Functional and Neuromuscular Assessment  

3.8.1.1. Key Concepts in Assessment  
3.8.1.2. Assessment Process  

3.8.1.2.1. Analyze the Movement Pattern  
3.8.1.2.2. Identify the Test  
3.8.1.2.3. Detect the Weak Links  

3.8.2. Methodology for Assessing the Athlete  

3.8.2.1. Types of Tests  

3.8.2.1.1. Analytical Assessment Test  
3.8.2.1.2. General Assessment Test  
3.8.2.1.3. Specific-Dynamic Assessment Test  

3.8.2.2. Assessment by Structures  

3.8.2.2.1. Foot-Ankle Complex  
3.8.2.2.2. Knee–Hip Complex  
3.8.2.2.3. Spine–Shoulder Complex

3.9. Mobility in Injured Athletes  

3.9.1. Pathophysiology of Injury: Effects on Mobility  

3.9.1.1. Muscle Structure  
3.9.1.2. Tendon Structure  
3.9.1.3. Ligament Structure  

3.9.2. Mobility and Preventiion of Injuries: Practical Case  

3.9.2.1. Ruptured Ischialis in the Runner

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