Thanks to this program, supported by Relearning, you will design individualized food plans that meet the nutritional needs of Parathletes, taking into account their limitations and preferences”

The World Health Organization estimates that around 1 billion people in the world live with some kind of disability, of which a high percentage participate in adapted or Paralympic sports activities. In this sense, Sports Nutrition plays an essential role in contributing to both optimal sports performance and good health. However, these individuals face unique challenges in optimizing their diet because of their physical and metabolic limitations. Faced with this situation, physiotherapists must provide them with comprehensive care to improve their efficiency at the sports level, while preventing possible injuries.

In this context, TECH presents a complete and revolutionary program in Sports Nutrition for Parathletes. Conceived by specialists in this field, the academic itinerary will address the energy and hydration requirements of these athletes, as well as highly beneficial supplements. Likewise, the didactic materials will delve into the most common nutritional problems in the different categories of these individuals according to their pathology or anomaly (among which are included intellectual deficiencies, Down Syndrome or Autism). In this way, graduates will acquire advanced skills to evaluate the nutritional requirements of their patients and design food plans that meet their individual nutritional needs. In addition, a well-versed International Guest Director will offer a master class that will considerably optimize the clinical practice of physiotherapists.

Furthermore, the methodology of this university program reinforces its innovative character. TECH offers a 100% online educational environment, adapted to the needs of busy professionals seeking to advance their careers. It also relies on the Relearning methodology, based on the repetition of key concepts to fix knowledge and facilitate learning. The only thing specialists will need is an electronic device with Internet access (such as a cell phone, computer or tablet) to access the Virtual Campus and enjoy the most dynamic academic materials on the market.

A prestigious International Guest Director will give a comprehensive Masterclass to provide you with the most effective nutritional strategies to optimize sports performance”

This Postgraduate certificate in Sports Nutrition for Parathletes contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Sports Nutrition in Specific Populations
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents with which it is conceived gather scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
• 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

You will delve into the Body Composition of Parathletes to identify muscular imbalances and develop strategies to prevent possible injuries”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You will delve into how pharmacology can affect both nutrition and athletic performance in order to adapt athletes' sports performance, in order to adapt diets efficiently"

Study from the comfort of your home thanks to the 100% online methodology of TECH, the world's largest digital university"

Through this program, physiotherapists will have a solid understanding of the specific nutritional needs of Parathletes. The syllabus will delve into issues such as metabolism, physiology, energy requirements and hydration in these athletes. Likewise, the syllabus will analyze in detail the main nutritional problems that affect these people (such as spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy or amputations). In this sense, the didactic materials will delve into the most appropriate dietary planning for each condition, taking into account pharmacology and nutritional supplements. Therefore, graduates will develop nutritional plans adapted to the individual needs of each user.

You will identify the factors that affect the dietary intake of Parathletes, such as mobility limitations, alterations in gastrointestinal function or medical conditions associated with disability”

Module 1. Parathletes

1.1. Classification and Categories in Parathletes

1.1.1. What is a Parathlete?
1.1.2. How are Parathletes Classified?

1.2. Sports Science in Parathletes

1.2.1. Metabolism and Physiology
1.2.2. Biomechanics
1.2.3. Psychology

1.3. Energy Requirements and Hydration in Parathletes

1.3.1. Optimal Energy Demands for Training
1.3.2. Hydration Planning before, during and after Training and Competitions

1.4. Nutritional Problems in the Different Categories of Para Athletes According to Pathology or Anomaly

1.4.1. Spinal Cord Injuries
1.4.2. Cerebral Palsy and Acquired Brain Injuries
1.4.3. Amputees
1.4.4. Vision and Hearing Impairment
1.4.5. Intellectual Impairments

1.5. Nutritional Planning in Parathletes with Spinal Cord Injury and Cerebral Palsy and Acquired Brain Injury

1.5.1. Nutritional Requirements (Macro and Micronutrients)
1.5.2. Sweating and Fluid Replacement during Exercise

1.6. Nutritional Planning in Amputee Parathletes

1.6.1. Energy Requirements
1.6.2. Macronutrients
1.6.3. Thermoregulation and Hydration
1.6.4. Nutritional Issues Related to Prosthetics

1.7. Planning and Nutritional Problems in Parathletes with Vision - Hearing Impairment and Intellectual Impairment

1.7.1. Sports Nutrition Problems With Vision Impairment: Retinitis Pigmentosa, Diabetic Retinopathy, Albinism, Stargardt's Disease and Hearing Pathologies
1.7.2. Sports Nutrition Problems in Para-Athletes with Intellectual Deficiencies: Down Syndrome, Autism and Asperger's and Phenylketonuria

1.8. Body Composition in Parathletes

1.8.1. Measurement Techniques
1.8.2. Factors Influencing the Reliability of Different Measurement Methods

1.9. Pharmacology and Nutrient Interactions

1.9.1. Different Types of Drugs Taken by Parathletes
1.9.2. Micronutrient Deficiencies in Parathletes

1.10. Ergogenic Aids

1.10.1. Potentially Beneficial Supplements for Parathletes
1.10.2. Adverse Effects on Health and Contamination and Doping Problems Due to the Intake of Ergogenic Aids

TECH is an institution at the forefront of technology, which puts all its resources at your disposal to help you achieve success in your career as a Physiotherapist. Enroll now!”