Physical exercise should be a fundamental part of the lives of people with Diabetes, but there must be professionals who are able to prescribe the most appropriate activities for each person"

The Postgraduate certificate in Diabetes and Physical Exercise is especially indicated for personal trainers who work with this type of users or who wish to broaden their field of action with people with these pathologies. In this way, all the knowledge they should acquire about this disease and the most suitable exercises for people who suffer from it will be widely explained to them. 

Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder that causes hyperglycemia, due to the impossibility of the pancreas to secrete insulin or due to a defective action of insulin for various reasons. There are different types of Diabetes, the most frequent or known being Type I Diabetes and Type II Diabetes.  

In both cases, lifestyle is of great importance and, should be adjusted to the specific needs of the disease, both from a nutritional and physical exercise point of view, which has been shown to be a very important tool as part of the treatment of diabetes, as long as it is carried out in an appropriate manner and knowing the difficulties and risks involved in the presence of hypo- and hyperglycemia. 

Therefore, in this Postgraduate certificate, special emphasis will be placed on the planning and programming of training adjusted to the dysfunctionality of these individuals in order to generate perceptible changes in their health. In addition to creating healthy lifestyle habits that they will be able to maintain for the rest of their lives.  

To train you in this field, at TECH we have designed this Postgraduate certificate, which has contents of the highest teaching and educational quality, which aims to turn our students into successful professionals, following the highest quality standards in teaching at international level. In addition, as it is an online Postgraduate Certificate, the student is not constrained 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 as they wish. 

Personal trainers should specialize in the most beneficial exercise programs for obese people to improve their health and quality of life"

This Postgraduate certificate in Diabetes and Physical Exercise is the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the Postgraduate certificate are:

• The development of numerous case studies presented by specialists in personal training
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents of the course are designed to provide all the essential information required for professional practice
• Exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in personal training
• 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

This Postgraduate certificate is the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher program for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge as a personal trainer you will obtain a diploma from the main online university in Spanish: TECH”

The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of sports science, who bring their experience to this training 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 training programmed to train 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 academic year. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by recognized experts in the design of exercise programs for people with diabetes and and with great experience.  

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

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 contents has been designed by a team of professionals knowledgeable about the implications of training in daily practice, aware of the relevance of the current relevance of quality training in the field of personal training; and committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies. 

We have the most complete and up-to-date academic program in the market. We want to provide you with the best training" 

Module 1. Diabetes and Physical Exercise

1.1. Definition, Contextualization and Epidemiology 

1.1.1. Definition and Basic of Diabetes Mellitus 
1.1.2. Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus 
1.1.3. Definition and Classification of Diabetes Mellitus 
1.1.4. Type II Diabetes and Lifestyle  

2.1. Pathophysiological Bases 

2.2.1. Anatomo-Physiological Bases 
2.2.2. The Pancreas and the Regulation of Glycemia 
2.2.3. Macronutrient Metabolism in Diabetes Mellitus 
2.2.4. Insulin Resistance 

3.1. Evaluation and Diagnosis 

3.3.1. Diabetes: Assessment in the Clinical Setting 
3.3.2. Diabetes Mellitus Complications 
3.3.3. Diabetes: Its Evaluation and Follow-Up by the Physical Exercise Specialist 
3.3.4. Diabetes Diagnosis and Intervention Protocol 

4.1. Protocols and Treatment 

4.4.1. Glycemic Control and Nutritional Aspects 
4.4.2. Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 and 2 
4.4.3. Pharmacological Treatment. Basic Aspects to Consider 
4.4.4. Non-Pharmacological Treatment by Physical Exercise: Role in Diabetes 

5.1. Training Planning in Patients with Diabetes 

5.5.1. Definition and Specification of Customer Level  
5.5.2. Definition and Specification of Objectives  
5.5.3. Definition and Specification of Evaluation Processes 
5.5.4. Definition and Specification of Operability with Respect to Spatial and Material Resources 

6.1. Programming of Strength Training 

6.6.1. Objectives of Strength Training in Diabetes 
6.6.2. Volume, Intensity and Recovery of Strength Training in Diabetes 
6.6.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Strength Training in Diabetes 
6.6.4. Design of Strength Training Programs in Diabetes 

7.1. Programming of Resistance Training 

7.7.1. Objectives of Resistance Training in Diabetes 
7.7.2. Volume, Intensity and Recovery of Resistance Training in Diabetes 
7.7.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Resistance Training in Diabetes 
7.7.4. Design of Resistance Training Programs in Diabetes 

8.1. Precautions and Contraindications 

8.8.1. Blood Glucose Values and Physical Exercise 
8.8.2. Contraindications in the Development of Activity in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Type I
8.8.3. Attention to Problems Related to Diabetes and Physical Exercise 
8.8.4. Safety and First Aid in Complications during the Development of Physical Exercise Programs in Diabetics 

9.1. Nutrition and Lifestyle in Diabetic Patients  

9.9.1. Nutritional Aspects of Diabetes 
9.9.2. Metabolic Control and Glycemic Index 
9.9.3. Nutritional Recommendations for Physical Exercise 

10.1. Design of Training Programs for Diabetic Patients 

10.10.1. Design of Resistance Training Programs in Diabetes 
10.10.2. Design of Resistance Training Session in Diabetes 
10.10.3. Design of Global Intervention Programs (Inter-multidisciplinary) in Diabetes  
10.10.4. Final Conclusions and Closing of the Module  

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