Food and sport must go hand in hand, as it is essential that athletes follow a proper diet to help them improve their performance"

Aquatic Sports include a variety of sports disciplines (swimming, water polo, diving, synchronized swimming) with very different metabolic strength and technical demands, although they all share the peculiarity that the movement takes place in water. Athletes competing in Aquatic Sports face the constant challenge of arduous training and competition schedules in difficult and changing environmental conditions. One point to consider is the huge range of water temperatures to which swimmers and other aquatic athletes are often exposed (16-31°C for open water swimming), coupled with altered aquatic thermoregulatory responses compared to land-based athletes, can challenge the health, safety and performance of these athletes.

On the other hand, the search for improved sports performance is a common goal in all sports. Based on this goal, there is a group of sports that stand out because this sporting improvement must be coordinated with the search for a specific body weight (combat sports, weightlifting, powerlifting, bodybuilding modalities). Sports with weight categories seek to promote fairer and more interesting competitions, since the confrontation takes place between opponents of the same physical build and ability. However, in these sports there is a marked tendency to gain an advantage by trying to get into a lower weight category than the natural training weight and, thereby, compete with athletes of lower physical build and weight. In general, the athlete tries to reduce his body mass to the minimum possible.

Athletes sometimes perform quite aggressive protocols to reduce body weight and fall into a lower weight category. These practices are characterized by a strong restriction of food and fluid intake, leading to a state of glycogen depletion and hypohydration. In this context, a certain muscular catabolism (loss of muscle mass) could occur, which would compromise sports performance.

The program has multimedia content that helps you acquire the knowledge that is presented, elaborated with the latest educational technology. At the same time, it will allow the student a contextual and situated learning, within a simulated environment that provides education focused on solving real problems.

Learn the most suitable diets for each type of athlete and you will be able to give more personalized advice”

This Postgraduate diploma in Nutrition in Physical Activity and Aquatic Sports contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include: 

• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical content of the system provides the information essential for professional practice
• 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 work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This Postgraduate diploma may be the best investment you can make when selecting a refresher program, for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Nutrition in Physical Activity and Aquatic Sports, you will obtain a certificate endorsed by TECH Global University"

Its teaching staff includes professionals belonging to the field of nutrition, who contribute their work experience to this program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its 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 education programmed to prepare in real situations.

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

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

This 100% online Postgraduate diploma will allow you to balance your studies with your professional work while expanding your knowledge in this field"

The structure of the contents has been designed by a team of professionals knowledgeable about the implications of training in daily practice, aware of the current relevance of sports nutrition education, and committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies.

This Postgraduate diploma in Nutrition in Physical Activity and Aquatic Sports contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market” 

Module 1. Aquatic Sports 

1.1. History of Aquatic Sports 

1.1.1. Olympics and Major Tournaments
1.1.2. Aquatic Sports Today 

1.2. Performance Limitations 

1.2.1. Aquatic Sports in the Water (Swimming, Water polo...) 
1.2.2. Aquatic Sports on the Water (Surfing, Sailing, Canoeing...) 

1.3. Basic Characteristics of Aquatic Sports 

1.3.1. Aquatic Sports in the Water ( Swimming, Water polo...) 
1.3.2. Aquatic Sports on the Water ( Surfing, Sailing, Canoeing, etc.) 

1.4. Aquatic Sports Physiology 

1.4.1. Energy Metabolism 
1.4.2. Athlete Biotype 

1.5. Training 

1.5.1. Strength 
1.5.2. Resistance 

1.6. Body Composition 

1.6.1. Swimming
1.6.2. Water Polo 

1.7. Pre-competition 

1.7.1. 3 Hours Before 
1.7.2. 1 Hour Before 

1.8. Per Competition 

1.8.1. Carbohydrates 
1.8.2. Moisturization 

1.9. Post-competition 

1.9.1. Moisturization 
1.9.2. Protein 

1.10. Ergogenic Aids 

1.10.1. Creatine 
1.10.2. Caffeine 

Module 2. Sports by Weight Category 

2.1. Characteristics of the Main Sports by Weight Category 

2.1.1. Regulation 
2.1.2. Categories 

2.2. Programming of the Season

2.2.1. Competitions 
2.2.2. Macrocycle 

2.3. Body Composition 

2.3.1. Combat Sports 
2.3.2. Weightlifting 

2.4. Stages of Muscle Mass Gain 

2.4.1. Body Fat Percentage 
2.4.2. Programming

2.5. Definition Stages 

2.5.1. Carbohydrates 
2.5.2. Protein

2.6. Pre-competition 

2.6.1. Peek Week 
2.6.2. Before Weighing 

2.7. Per Competition 

2.7.1. Practical Applications
2.7.2. Timing 

2.8. Post-competition 

2.8.1. Moisturization
2.8.2. Protein

2.9. Ergogenic Aids 

2.9.1. Creatine 
2.9.2. Whey Protein 

Module 3. Different Stages or Specific Population Groups 

3.1. Nutrition in the Female Athlete 

3.1.1. Limiting Factors 
3.1.2. Requirements

3.2. Menstrual Cycle 

3.2.1. The Luteal Phase 
3.2.2. The Follicular Phase 

3.3. Triad 

3.3.1. Amenorrea 
3.3.2. Osteoporosis 

3.4. Nutrition in the Pregnant Female Athlete 

3.4.1. Energy Requirements 
3.4.2. Micronutrients

3.5. Effects of Physical Exercise on the Child Athlete 

3.5.1. Strength Training 
3.5.2. Endurance Training 

3.6. Nutritional Education in the Child Athlete 

3.6.1. Sugar 
3.6.2. Eating Disorders 

3.7. Nutritional Requirements in the Child Athlete 

3.7.1. Carbohydrates 
3.7.2. Proteins

3.8. Changes Associated with Aging 

3.8.1. Body Fat Percentage 
3.8.2. Muscle Mass 

3.9. Main Problems in the Older Athlete 

3.9.1. Joints 
3.9.2. Cardiovascular Health 

3.10. Interesting Supplements for Older Athletes 

3.10.1. Whey Protein 
3.10.2. Creatine 

Make the most of this opportunity to learn about the latest advances in this subject to apply it to your daily practice"