With this Postgraduate diploma, based on Relearning, you will design comprehensive care plans, based on the understanding of the specific needs of patients according to their muscular physiology and metabolism”

Parathletes experience unique metabolic adaptations due to their disabilities and the physical exertion required by sports practice. These modifications can have a significant impact on nutrient metabolism, energy use and exercise response. Given this situation, the International Paralympic Committee stresses the importance of these athletes receiving comprehensive clinical care to ensure that they enjoy adequate nutrition that serves both to improve their quality of life and sporting performance. In this sense, nurses play an important role in this area by providing advice and planning personalized nutritional plans for these individuals.

Within this framework, TECH implements a revolutionary Postgraduate diploma in Muscular and Metabolic Physiology for Nursing. Its objective is to provide specialists with an understanding of the mechanisms underlying metabolic or muscular pathologies in order to develop individualized care strategies. The academic pathway will examine cardiovascular, hormonal and ventilatory adaptations related to exercise so that graduates can prevent exercise-related complications (such as exacerbation of respiratory diseases). Likewise, the teaching materials will delve into aspects such as the lactic threshold, protein metabolism or the mixed bioenergetics of muscle fibers. In line with this, the program will address the specific energy demands of para-sportsmen, addressing conditions such as spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy or impaired vision. In addition, a prestigious International Guest Director will give intensive master classes to help graduates apply the principles of Muscular and Metabolic Physiology in the execution of nursing care.

Regarding the methodology of this university program, it is taught 100% online.  In this sense, the only thing that nurses will need will be a device with Internet access to enter the Virtual Campus and enjoy the most complete materials. In addition, TECH uses its Relearning system, which guarantees progressive and natural learning for graduates.

A distinguished International Guest Director will offer several Masterclasses to delve into the workings of the human body in terms of movement, metabolism and response to exercise”

This Postgraduate diploma in Muscular and Metabolic Physiology for Nursing  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 Nutrition and Dietetics
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which it is conceived gather scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are indispensable for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used 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 Nutritional Planning for para-athletes and ensure they have the nutrients they need to optimize their athletic performance.their athletic performance”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the industry who contribute their work experience to this 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 implement into your daily practice the most cutting-edge therapeutic interventions to promote the muscular and metabolic health of your patients, as well as to address related pathological conditions"

You will accomplish your academic goals from the comfort of your home thanks to TECH's 100% online methodology"

With this program, nurses will have a comprehensive view of the structure and function of muscle tissue, as well as the body's metabolic processes. The program will delve into cardiovascular, ventilatory and hormonal adaptations related to exercise, which will enable graduates to plan specific care for sports users. In this sense, the academic content will examine aspects ranging from biochemical assessment or body composition to monitoring. Also, the syllabus will emphasize energy requirements and hydration in para-sportsmen. Therefore, specialists will be qualified to apply techniques that promote the muscular and metabolic health of their patients.

You will be able to implement therapeutic interventions aimed at promoting muscle and metabolic health, as well as to manage related pathological conditions”

Module 1. Muscle and Metabolic Physiology Associated with Exercise

1.1. Cardiovascular Adaptations Related to Exercise

1.1.1. Increased Systolic Volume
1.1.2. Decreased Heart Rate

1.2. Ventilatory Adaptations Related to Exercise

1.2.1. Changes in the Ventilatory Volume
1.2.2. Changes in Oxygen Consumption

1.3. Hormonal Adaptations Related to Exercise

1.3.1. Cortisol
1.3.2. Testosterone

1.4. Muscle Structure and Types of Muscle Fibers

1.4.1. Muscle Fiber
1.4.2. Type I Muscle Fiber
1.4.3. Type II Muscle Fibers

1.5. The Concept of Lactic Threshold
1.6. ATP and Phosphagen Metabolism

1.6.1. Metabolic Pathways for ATP Resynthesis during Exercise
1.6.2. Phosphagen Metabolism

1.7. Carbohydrate Metabolism

1.7.1. Carbohydrate Mobilization during Exercise
1.7.2. Types of Glycolysis

1.8. Lipid Metabolism

1.8.1. Lipolisis
1.8.2. Fat Oxidation during Exercise
1.8.3. Ketone Bodies

1.9. Protein Metabolism

1.9.1. Ammonium Metabolism
1.9.2. Amino Acid Oxidation

1.10. Mixed Bioenergetics of Muscle Fibers

1.10.1. Energy Sources and their Relation to Exercise
1.10.2. Factors Determining the Use of One or Another Energy Source during Exercise

Module 2. Evaluation of the Athlete at Different Times of the Season

2.1. Biochemical Evaluation

2.1.1. Blood Count:
2.1.2. Overtraining Markers

2.2. Anthropometric Evaluation

2.2.1. Body Composition
2.2.2. ISAK Profile

2.3. Preseason

2.3.1. High Workload
2.3.2. Assuring Caloric and Protein Intake

2.4. Competitive Season

2.4.1. Sports Performance
2.4.2. Recovery between Games

2.5. Transition Period

2.5.1. Vacation Period
2.5.2. Changes in Body Composition
2.5.3. Travel

2.6. Tournaments during the Season

2.6.1. Off-season Tournaments (World Cups, European Cups and The Olympic Games)

2.7. Athlete Monitoring

2.7.1. Basal Athlete Status
2.7.2. Evolution during the Season

2.8. Sweat Rate Calculation

2.8.1. Hydric Losses
2.8.2. Calculation Protocol

2.9. Multidisciplinary Work

2.9.1. The Role of the Nutritionist in the Athlete's Environment
2.9.2. Communication with the Rest of the Areas

2.10. Doping

2.10.1. WADA List
2.10.2. Anti-doping Tests

Module 3. Parathletes

3.1. Classification and Categories in Parathletes

3.1.1. What is a Parathlete?
3.1.2. How are Parathletes Classified?

3.2. Sports Science in Parathletes

3.2.1. Metabolism and Physiology
3.2.2. Biomechanics
3.2.3. Psychology

3.3. Energy Requirements and Hydration in Parathletes

3.3.1. Optimal Energy Demands for Training
3.3.2. Hydration Planning before, during and after Training and Competitions

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

3.4.1. Spinal Cord Injuries
3.4.2. Cerebral Palsy and Acquired Brain Injuries
3.4.3. Amputees
3.4.4. Vision and Hearing Impairment
3.4.5. Intellectual Impairments

3.5. Nutritional Planning in Para-Sport Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury and Cerebral Palsy and Acquired Brain Injury

3.5.1. Nutritional Requirements (Macro- and Micronutrients) Sweating and Fluid Replacement during Exercise

3.6. Nutritional Planning in Para athletes with Amputations

3.6.1. Energy Requirements
3.6.2. Macronutrients
3.6.3  Thermoregulation and Hydration
3.6.4. Nutritional Issues Related to Prosthetics

3.7. Planning and Nutritional Problems in Para Athletes with Vision Hearing Impairment and Intellectual Impairment

3.7.1. Sports Nutrition Problems with Visual Impairment: Retinitis Pigmentosa, Diabetic Retinopathy, Albinism, Stagardt's Disease and Hearing Pathologies.
3.7.2. Sports Nutrition Problems in Para-Athletes with Intellectual Deficiencies: Down Syndrome, Autism and Asperger's and Phenylketonuria

3.8. Body Composition in Parathletes

3.8.1. Measurement Techniques
3.8.2. Factors Influencing the Reliability of Different Measurement Methods

3.9. Pharmacology and Nutrient Interactions

3.9.1. Different Types of Drugs Taken by Parathletes
3.9.2. Micronutrient Deficiencies in Parathletes

3.10. Ergogenic Aids

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

This university program prepares you to meet the challenges of clinical care in Muscle and Metabolic Physiology. Enroll now and experience immediate progress in your nursing career!”