Food and sport must go hand in hand, given how important it is for athletes to follow a proper diet to help improve performance"

Sports Nutrition focuses on people who perform high-intensity exercises or prolonged physical exertion and who, due to the demands and physical wear and tear caused by these activities, need to have a balanced diet, containing a range of specific nutrients. 

Although this field has existed for years, and has traditionally been linked to sports professionals, recently, it seems to have experienced an increase in popularity, motivated by the boom in body culture and the increase in the number of people incorporating sports into their daily lives, and who wish to do so safely with professionals who are able to advise on diet and provide appropriate support. 

This program offers the student the possibility of building and updating their knowledge in Sports Nutrition, using the latest educational technology. It provides an overview of clinical and Sports Nutrition while focusing on the most important and innovative aspects: invisible training or proper diet for athletes, and nutrition before, during and after exercise. 

This program permits the study of Sports Nutrition with a focus on particular areas of interest such as: nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics, nutrition and obesity, hospital dietetics, nutritional trends, and specific needs of the elite athlete. As a result, it provides students with the specific tools and skills required to successfully practise in the field of Sports Nutrition. 

The teaching team for this professional master’s degree in Sports Nutrition in have carefully selected each of the topics to offer the student an academic experience which is as comprehensive as possible and always linked to current events. 

As it is an online program, the student is not constrained by fixed schedules or the need to move to another physical location, but rather, they can access the contents at any time of the day, allowing them to balance their professional or personal life with their academic life as they please.

Learn about the most appropriate diets for each type of athlete and be able to give more tailored advice”

This professional master’s degree in Sports Nutrition contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• Graphic, schematic and practical contents which are designed to provide all the essential information required for professional practice
• It contains exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system, designed for decision making for patients with nutritional challenges
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This professional master’s degree is the best investment you can make when selecting a refresher program, for two reasons: in addition to bringing your knowledge of Sports Nutrition up to date, you will obtain a professional master’s degree from TECH Global University”

The teaching staff includes nutrition professionals who bring their experience to this training program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

Multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow professionals to learn in a contextual and situated learning environment, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning designed to prepare them for real situations. 

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, through which professionals must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented to them throughout the academic program. For this purpose, they will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in Sports Nutrition with extensive experience. 

This program offers instruction in simulated environments, which provides an immersive learning experience designed to prepare professionals for real-life situations"

This 100% online professional master’s degree will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while building on your knowledge in this field"

The program's primary objective is to deliver theoretical and practical learning, so that the sports science professional is able to master the concepts of Sports Nutrition in both a practical and rigorous manner. 

This refresher program will provide you with a sense of assurance in your daily work, which will help you grow both personally and professionally”

General Objectives 

• Provide an update on new trends in human nutrition, for both the promotion of health and to combat disease, through evidence-based medicine
• Promote working strategies based on practical knowledge of new trends in nutrition and their application to those adult diseases where nutrition plays a central role in treatment
• Encourage the acquisition of technical skills and abilities, through an impressive audiovisual system, and permit professional development through online simulation workshops and/or specific training
• Encourage professional interest via continuous professional development and research
• Prepare the professional to conduct evaluations of patients with nutritional problems

Specific Objectives 

Module 1. New Developments in Food 

• Analyze the different methods for assessing nutritional status 
• Interpret and integrate anthropometric, clinical, biochemical, hematological, immunological, and pharmacological data from the patient's nutritional assessment and dietary-nutritional treatment 

Module 2. Modern Trends in Nutrition 

• Early detection and evaluation of quantitative and qualitative deviations from the nutritional balance due to excess or deficiency 
• Describe the composition and uses of new foods 

Module 3. Assessment of Nutritional Status and Diet: Practical Application 

• Explain the different techniques and products which support basic and advanced patient nutrition 
• Explain the correct use of ergogenic aids 

Module 4. Sports Nutrition 

• Explain the current anti-doping regulations 
• Identify psychological disorders related to the practice of sport and nutrition 

Module 5. Muscle and Metabolic Physiology Associated with Exercise 

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the structure of skeletal muscle 
• Understand in depth the functioning of skeletal muscle 
• Explore the most important changes that occur in athletes 
• Explore energy production mechanisms based on the type of exercise performed 
• Explore the interaction between the different energy systems that make up the muscle energy metabolism 

Module 6. Vegetarianism and Veganism 

• Differentiate between the different types of vegetarian athletes 
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the main mistakes made 
• Treat the notable nutritional deficiencies of sportspeople 
• Develop skills to provide athletes with the best tools when combining foods 

Module 7. Different Stages or Specific Groups 

• Explain the specific physiological considerations when determining the nutritional approach to different groups
• Gain a deep understanding of the external and internal factors that influence the nutritional approach to these groups 

Module 8. Nutrition for Functional Recovery and Rehabilitation 

• Address the concept of integral nutrition as a key element in the process of readaptation and functional recovery 
• Distinguish the different structures and properties of both macronutrients and micronutrients 
• Appreciate the importance of both water intake and hydration in the recovery process 
• Analyze the different types of phytochemicals and their essential role in improving health and regeneration of the organism

Module 9. Food, Health and Disease Prevention: Topical Issues and Recommendations for the General Population

• Analyze patient eating habits, as well as their issues and motivations 
• Update nutritional recommendations based on scientific evidence for application in clinical practice 
• Build competence in the design of nutrition education and patient care strategies

Module 10. Assess Nutritional Status and Create Individual Nutritional Plans, with Recommendations and Follow-Up

• Adequately assess a clinical case, explaining causes and risks 
• Design customized nutritional plans taking into account all individual variables 
• Draw up nutritional plans and models in order to provide comprehensive and practical recommendations 

An opportunity for professionals who are looking for an intensive and effective program to take a significant step forward in their career”