With this Relearning-based program, you will provide comprehensive Nutritional Supplementation advice to help injured athletes accelerate their recovery process” 

Sports nutrition during injuries has become an important focus of interest among health professionals. In this regard, several researches conducted by the scientific community have shown that it has significant results in terms of accelerating recovery and even preventing future injuries. Given this scenario, pharmacists need to keep abreast of the latest advances in this emerging field. In this way, specialists will be able to offer nutritional supplement recommendations based on the latest evidence.  

To contribute to this knowledge update, TECH is developing a pioneering and comprehensive program in Sports Nutrition in the Injured Athlete for Pharmacists. The academic itinerary will delve into issues ranging from the intake of macronutrients such as carbohydrates or proteins to cutting-edge Sports Supplements (including Omega 3 and Creativa). The syllabus will also provide graduates with a series of nutritional considerations that athletes should take into account in preparation for their return to competition. This will enable pharmacists to gain advanced skills in recommending nutrients to support the rehabilitation of injured users. In addition, a prestigious International Guest Director will offer a master class that will help to significantly optimize the daily practice of the graduates. 

In addition, TECH offers a 100% online academic environment, adapted to the needs of pharmacists who wish to experience a quality leap in their careers. Likewise, it employs the Relearning methodology, based on the repetition of key concepts to fix knowledge and facilitate learning. On the other hand, the only thing experts will need is a device with Internet access (such as a cell phone, computer or tablet) to access the Virtual Campus and enjoy the most updated teaching materials on the market. 

A distinguished International Guest Director will deliver a rigorous Masterclass to share the latest advances in Sports Nutrition geared towards injured athletes” 

This Postgraduate certificate in Sports Nutrition in the Injured Athlete 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 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 how Vitamin C reduces inflammation in the body and helps injured athletes relieve their pain”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this specializing 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.

As it is a 100% online university program, you will be able to combine your studies with the rest of your daily responsibilities"

You will have access to the didactic contents from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection. Even from your mobile!"

Upon completion of this academic pathway, pharmacists will have a holistic approach to how Sports Nutrition optimally influences the injury recovery process. Likewise, graduates will develop advanced skills to identify the specific dietary needs of athletes during their injury. Thanks to this, professionals will provide athletes with the most effective Dietary Supplements to favor tissue regeneration and, therefore, their recovery process. 

You will provide optimal nutritional advice to injured athletes, contributing macronutrients that support tissue repair”

General Objectives

• Manage advanced knowledge on nutritional planning in professional and non-professional athletes for the healthy performance of physical exercise
• Manage advanced knowledge on nutritional planning in professional athletes of various fields in order to achieve maximum sports performance
• Learn advanced knowledge about nutritional planning in professional athletes from team sports to achieve the highest sports performance
• Manage and consolidate the initiative, entrepreneurial spirit to implement projects related to nutrition in physical activity and sport
• Know how to incorporate the different scientific advances into one's own professional field
• Develop the ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment

Specific Objectives

• Determine the different phases of the injury
• Help in the prevention of injuries
• Improve the prognosis of the injury
• Develop a nutritional strategy to meet the changing nutritional requirements during the injury period

This university program gives you the opportunity to exercise in simulated environments, which provide immersive learning programmed to specialize for real situations”