Physiotherapists specialized in Equine Rehabilitation will have more potential for success in their treatments with sport horses"

With an adequate and individualized planning of the horse's training, it will be possible to achieve the maximum performance of the animal, as well as to reduce the appearance of possible pathologies. Before programming a training program, it is necessary to know what level of physical fitness a particular horse is starting from. To do this, a stress test must be designed according to the type of discipline in which the horse competes, selecting the parameters to be measured and interpreting the results. Based on these data, a training program can be designed more precisely, a reduced fitness level can be detected and the possible causes can be investigated before the appearance of pathologies with clinical manifestations, and the rider can be advised, helping to establish a competition strategy. In addition, controlling the training intensity reduces the risk of overtraining.

There are several pathologies linked to physical activity, such as heat stroke, rhabdomyolysis, exhaustion syndrome, water and electrolyte disorders, cardiac arrhythmias, synchronous diaphragmatic flutter. Therefore, it is important to know how to act in the face of exhaustion syndrome, not only with respect to treatment, but also to the establishment of effective preventive measures.  

This Postgraduate certificate provides students with specialized tools and skills to successfully develop their professional activity, work on key competencies such as knowledge of the reality and daily practice of the veterinary professional, and develop responsibility in the monitoring and supervision of their work, as well as communication skills within the essential teamwork. 

In addition, as it is an online course, the student is not conditioned by fixed schedules or the need to move to another physical location, but can access the contents at any time of the day, balancing their work or personal life with their academic life.

Don't miss the opportunity to study this Postgraduate certificate in Exercise Physiology. It's the perfect opportunity to advance in your career"

This Postgraduate certificate in Exercise Physiology contains the most complete and up to date educational program on the market. The most important features of the program include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in equine physiotherapy and rehabilitation
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional development
• Practical exercises where the self assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in exercise physiology
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Access to content from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This Postgraduate certificate is the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher program to expand your existing knowledge in Exercise Physiology” 

Its teaching staff includes professionals from the field of physiotherapy, who bring to this program the experience of their work, 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 training programmed to train in real situations.  

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

This program comes with the best educational material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning”  

This 100% online Postgraduate certificate will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field”  

The structure of the content has been designed by the best professionals in the Equine Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation sector, with extensive experience and recognized prestige in the profession, backed by the volume of cases reviewed, studied, and diagnosed, and with extensive knowledge of new technologies applied. 

We have the most complete and up to date academic program in the market. We strive for excellence and for you to achieve it too" 

Module 1. Exercise Physiology and Training

1.1. Systemic Adaptations to Physical Exercises of Different Intensity and Duration

1.1.1. Introduction to Exercise Physiology and Comparative Exercise Physiology: What Makes the Horse the Ultimate Athlete and What Consequences for the Horse?
1.1.2. Respiratory Adaptations to Exercise

    1.1.2.1. Airway Mechanics
    1.1.2.2. Physiological Adjustments During Exercise 

1.1.3. Cardiovascular Adaptations to Exercise

    1.1.3.1. Importance of the Cardiovascular System in Aerobic Capacity
    1.1.3.2. Interpretation of Heart Rate in Exercises of Different Intensity

1.1.4. Metabolic Response to Exercise
1.1.5. Thermoregulation During and After Exercise

1.2. Systemic Adaptations to Training

1.2.1. Response of Respiratory Function to Training
1.2.2. Cardiovascular Changes Associated with Training and their Consequences
1.2.3. Metabolic Responses to Training and Mechanisms Associated With Intervention of Training-Associated Muscle Modification 
1.2.4. Adaptive Response of Thermoregulatory Mechanisms to Training and Implications for the Equine Athlete
1.2.5. Adaptations of Musculoskeletal Tissues to Training: Tendons, Ligaments, Bones, Joints

1.3. Design of an Exercise Test or Stress Test to Assess Physical Fitness Level

1.3.1. Types of Stress Tests

1.3.1.1. Treadmill and Field Stress Tests
1.3.1.2. Maximum and Submaximal Intensity Tests

1.3.2. Variables to Consider in the Design of a Stress Test
1.3.3. Characteristics of Stress Tests for Speed, Jumping, Dressage and Endurance Horses

1.4. Physiological Parameters to Be Monitored During and After a Stress Test and Interpretation 

1.4.1. Respiratory Measures

    1.4.1.1. Ventilatory Measures: Minute Ventilation, Tidal Volume
    1.4.1.2. Measurements of Pulmonary Mechanics
    1.4.1.3. Arterial Blood Gas Concentration
    1.4.1.4. Oxygen Consumption (VO2), Peak Consumption and Peak Consumption

1.4.2. Cardiovascular Measures

    1.4.2.1. Heart Rate
    1.4.2.2. ECG

1.4.3. Metabolic Measurements
1.4.4. Gait Analysis
1.4.5. Calculation and Interpretation of Functionality Indices Derived from Heart Rate and Lactate Response to Stress Testing: V2, V4, HR2, HR4, V150, V200

1.5. Diagnostic Approach to Loss/Lack of Performance. Use of Stress Tests for the Diagnosis of Reduced Performance

1.5.1. Factors Limiting Sports Performance According to Competition
1.5.2. Diagnostic Approach to the Horse with Loss of Performance: Evaluation at Rest
1.5.3. Diagnostic Approach to the Horse with Loss of Performance: Evaluation During Exercise
1.5.4. Stress Tests for the Diagnosis of Loss of Performance 
1.5.5. Usefulness of Serial Stress Testing and Calculation of Functional Indices for Early Diagnosis of Performance Loss

1.6. General Basis of Training Training of the Three Essential Capacities: Endurance, Speed and Strength

1.6.1. Basic Principles of Sports Training
1.6.2. Capacity Training

1.6.2.1. Resistance Training
1.6.2.2. Speed Training
1.6.2.3. Strength Training

1.6.3. Periodization of Training. Programming From Data Obtained in a Stress Test 

1.7. Specific Training for Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing 

1.7.1. Dressage

1.7.1.1. Systemic Adaptations to Exercise during Dressage Testing
1.7.1.2. Stress Tests Specific to the Dressage Horse
1.7.1.3. Training for Dressage Horses

1.7.2. Show Jumping

1.7.2.1. Systemic Adaptations to Exercise during Show Jumping Trials
1.7.2.2. Specific Stress Tests for Dressage Horses
1.7.2.3. Training for Show Jumping Horses

1.7.3. Complete Horseback Riding Competition

    1.7.3.1. Systemic Adaptations to Exercise During a Full Competition
    1.7.3.2. Specific Stress Tests for the All-Round Horse
    1.7.3.3. Training for All-Round Horses

1.8. Specific Training for Endurance and Speed 

1.8.1. Resistance and Endurance

    1.8.1.1. Systemic Adaptations to Exercise during Endurance Tests of Different Durations
    1.8.1.2. Specific Stress Tests for Resistance Horses
    1.8.1.3. Training for Resistance Horses

1.8.2. Training for Race Horses

    1.8.2.1. Systemic Adaptations to Exercise During Speed Testing
    1.8.2.2. Specific Stress Tests for Race Horses
    1.8.2.3. Training for Race Horses

1.9. Overtraining Syndrome

1.9.1. Definition and Types of Overtraining Syndrome
1.9.2. Etiology and Pathophysiology
1.9.3. Hematological, Endocrine, Muscular and Behavioral Changes Compatible with Overtraining

1.10. Excessive Fatigue or Exhaustion. Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention. Pathologies Associated with Physical Exercise  

1.10.1. Definition of Exhaustion vs. Fatigue. Pathophysiology of the Exhaustion and Post-Exhaustion Syndrome
1.10.2. Pathophysiological Mechanisms Associated With Water-Electrolyte Imbalances and Energy Substrate Depletion
1.10.3. Specific Pathologies Within the Exhaustion Syndrome: Exercise-Induced Hyperthermia/Heat Stroke, Flutter or Synchronous Diaphragmatic Flutter, Colic, Diarrhea, Laminitis, Metabolic Encephelopathy, Renal Failure
1.10.4. Medical Management of the Exhausted Horse
1.10.5. Exhaustion Prevention Strategies: Before, During and After Competition

A unique, key and decisive training experience to boost your professional development”