Get superior knowledge in personal training and be able to design tailored exercise programs for each user, taking into account their personal characteristics" 

The increase in the number of people who have incorporated physical exercise into their daily lives has led to an increase in the demand for personal trainers who are able to design routines suitable for each person, taking into account their physical conditions. But the field of personal trainers is very wide, if the type of sport or the characteristics of the athletes are taken into account.

In order to increase the training of professionals from this field, this very complete Advanced master’s degree has been designed in two large blocks: On the one hand, therapeutic personal training and, on the other hand, personal training specialized in sports rehabilitation, functional recovery and injury prevention. Therefore, this is a new educational program that addresses in an updated and in-depth way those pathologies more prevalent in today's society and for which a well-developed exercise prescription can be a fundamental part of the treatment. It also integrates rehabilitation, recovery and prevention, both for sports injuries and at a functional level. 

In addition, the inclusion of renowned international lecturers in this program results in a unique opportunity to learn first-hand from the best in the field. With the masterclasses given by these experts, students will be able to delve deeper into the therapeutic management of the best basketball league in the world, the NBA, preparing themselves in an advanced way to face the most demanding challenges in this field.

The Advanced master’s degree will not only take the student through the theoretical knowledge offered, but will show another way of studying and learning, more organic, simpler and more efficient. TECH works to keep you motivated and to create a passion for learning. This will encourage the student to think and develop critical thinking. All this with the latest technologies, which will allow students to update their knowledge in a comfortable and totally remote way, so that the students are the only ones who decide where and when to study, with total ease of organization and time management. In this way, you will be able to easily combine study time with the rest of your daily obligations.

An educational program created for professionals who aspire for excellence, and that will enable you to acquire new skills and strategies easily and effectively"

This Advanced master’s degree in Therapeutic Personal Training and Sports Rehabilitation contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The latest technology in e-learning software  
• A highly visual teaching system, supported by graphic and schematic contents that are easy to assimilate and understand   
• The development of practical case studies presented by practising experts  
• State-of-the-art interactive video systems  
• Teaching supported by telepractice   
• Continuous updating and retraining systems  
• Self-regulated learning: full compatibility with other occupations  
• Practical exercises for self-assessment and learning verification  
• Support groups and educational synergies: Questions to the expert, discussion forums and knowledge  
• Communication with the teacher and individual reflection work
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Complementary resource banks that are permanently available

Appropriate sports routines for patients with different diseases or injured athletes allow better results in their recovery. Don't think twice and get qualified in this field" 

Our teaching staff is made up of working professionals. In this way, it ensures that it delivers the educational update objective it intends. A multidisciplinary team of professionals prepared and experienced in different environments, who will develop theoretical knowledge efficiently, but, above all, will put at the service of specialization the practical knowledge derived from their own experience.  

This command of the subject is complemented by the effectiveness of the methodological design of this Grand Master. Developed by a multidisciplinary team of e-learning experts, it integrates the latest advances in educational technology. Therefore, you will be able to study with a range of comfortable and versatile multimedia tools that will give you the operability you need in your specialization.

The design of this program is based on Problem-Based Learning: An approach that conceives learning as a highly practical process. To achieve this remotely, telepractice is used. With the help of an innovative system of interactive videos and Learning from an Expert, you will be able to acquire the knowledge as if you were facing the scenario you are currently learning. A concept that will make it possible to integrate and fix learning in a more realistic and permanent way. 

Learn from the best specialists in the sports field, with experience in treating elite NBA athletes"

We have the best methodology, the most updated syllabus and a multitude of practical cases that will help you to prepare for success"

The contents of this specialization have been developed by different professors with a clear purpose: To ensure that our students acquire each and every one of the necessary skills to become true experts in this field. The content of this Advanced master’s degree will allow you to learn all aspects of the different disciplines involved in this field. A comprehensive and well-structured program that will lead you to the highest standards of quality and success.

We offer you the most advanced knowledge of the moment in this field so that you can acquire a higher level of education that will allow you to compete with the best" 

Module 1. Pathology in the Current Social and Health Care Context

1.1. Introduction to the Concept of Health

1.1.1. The Concept of Health
1.1.2. Pathology, Disease and Syndrome
1.1.3. Classification of Diseases According to Different Criteria
1.1.4. Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases
1.1.5. Self-defense Mechanisms

1.2. Impact of Chronic Stress on Health

1.2.1. Stress and Eustress. Differences and their Implications for Health
1.2.2. Stress in Today's Society
1.2.3. Physiology and Psycho-physical Stress
1.2.4. Lifestyle Modification and Healthy Habits in the Prevention and Treatment of Stress-Related Pathologies
1.2.5. Psychological Benefits of an Active Lifestyle

1.3. Sedentary Lifestyle Modification and Sedentary Lifestyle

1.3.1. Definition and Epidemiological Data
1.3.2. Relationship between Sedentary Lifestyle and Pathologies
1.3.3. Lifestyle Modification as a Therapeutic Guideline
1.3.4. Intervention Proposals for a More Active and Healthier Lifestyle

1.4. Physical Activity, Physical Exercise and Health

1.4.1. Differences between Physical Activity and Physical Exercise
1.4.2. Implications of Physical Activity on Health over the Years
1.4.3. Physical Exercise and the Biological Adaptation Process

1.5. Update on Anatomo-physiological Basis for Human Performance and Health

1.5.1. Muscle and Strength and their Relationship to Health
1.5.2. Bioenergetic Bases of Movement: An Update
1.5.3. Biomolecular Bases of Physical Exercise

1.6. Nutrition and Health

1.6.1. The Exercise Professional as a Transmitter of Healthy Habits: The Role of Nutrition
1.6.2. Basic Criteria and Strategies for Healthy Nutrition

1.7. Assessment of Physical Activity

1.7.1. Classification of Physical Tests and Assessments
1.7.2. Quality Criteria for Physical Fitness Tests
1.7.3. Objective Methods of Physical Activity Assessment
1.7.4. Subjective Methods of Physical Activity Assessment

1.8. Relationship of Gut Microbiota to Pathology and Exercise

1.8.1. What is the Intestinal Microbiota?
1.8.2. Relationship of the Intestinal Microbiota to Health and Disease
1.8.3. Modulation of the Intestinal Microbiota through Physical Exercise

1.9. Neurosciences and Health

1.9.1. Implications of Neuroscience on Health
1.9.2. Influence of Physical Activity on the Functionality of the Nervous System and its Relation to the Immune System

1.10. Benefits of Physical Exercise as a Kinephylactic and Therapeutic Tool

1.10.1. Main Biological Benefits of Physical Exercise
1.10.2. Main Cognitive Psychological Benefits of Physical Exercise
1.10.3. Final Conclusions and Closing of Module 1

Module 2. General Criteria for the Design of Physical Exercise Programs for Special Populations

2.1. Design of Exercise Programs for Special Populations

2.1.1. Competencies and Protocols: From Diagnosis to Intervention
2.1.2. Multidisciplinarity and Interdisciplinarity as the Basis of the Intervention Process through Physical Exercise in Special Populations

2.2. General Principles of Training and their Application to the Health Field

2.2.1. Principles of Adaptation (Initiation and Development)
2.2.2. Principles of Adaptation Guarantees
2.2.3. Adaptation Specificity Principles

2.3. Training Planning for Special Populations

2.3.1. Planning Phase I
2.3.2. Planning Phase II
2.3.3. Planning Phase III

2.4. Training Objectives in Health Fitness Training Programs

2.4.1. Strength Training
2.4.2. Resistance Training
2.4.3. Flexibility/ADM Training

2.5. The Applied Evaluation

2.5.1. Diagnostic Assessment as a Tool for Training Load Control
2.5.2. Morphological and Functional Assessments
2.5.3. Protocol and its Importance. Data Logging
2.5.4. Processing of the Data Obtained, Conclusions and Practical Application to Training

2.6. The Programming of Training in Special Populations: Intervention Variables (I)

2.6.1. Definition of the Training Load Concept
2.6.2. Training Frequency
2.6.3. Training Volume

2.7. The Programming of Training in a Special Population: Intervention Variables (II)

2.7.1. Objective Training Intensity
2.7.2. Subjective Training Intensity
2.7.3. Recovery and Training Density

2.8. The Prescription of Training in Special Populations: Intervention Variables (I)

2.8.1. Selection of Training Exercises
2.8.2. Ordering Training Exercises
2.8.3. Training Systems

2.9. The Prescription of Training in Special Populations: Intervention Variables (II)

2.9.1. Strength Training Methods
2.9.2. Resistance Training Methods
2.9.3. Concurrent Training Methods in the Health Care Field
2.9.4. HIIT Training Method in the Field of Health
2.9.5. Flexibility/ADM Training Methods
2.9.6. Internal and External Training Load Control

2.10. The Design of Training Sessions

2.10.1. Training Preparation Phase
2.10.2. Main Phase of Training
2.10.3. Recovery Phase of the Training
2.10.4. Conclusions and Closing of Module 2

Module 3. Obesity and Physical Exercise

3.1. Definition, Contextualization and Epidemiology

3.1.1. Evolution of Obesity: Associated Cultural and Social Aspects
3.1.2. Obesity and Comorbidities: The Role of Interdisciplinarity
3.1.3. Childhood Obesity and its Impact on Future Adults

3.2. Pathophysiological Bases

3.2.1. Definition of Obesity and Health Risks
3.2.2. Pathophysiological Aspects of Obesity
3.2.3. Obesity and Associated Pathologies

3.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

3.3.1. Body Composition: 2-Component and 5-Component Model
3.3.2. Assessment: Main Morphological Assessments
3.3.3. Interpretation of Anthropometric Data
3.3.4. Prescription of Physical Exercise for the Prevention and Improvement of Obesity

3.4. Protocols and Treatments

3.4.1. First Therapeutic Guideline: Lifestyle Modification
3.4.2. Nutrition: Role in Obesity
3.4.3. Exercise: Role in Obesity
3.4.4. Medical Treatment

3.5. Training Planning in Patients with Obesity

3.5.1. Definition and Specification of Customer Level
3.5.2. Definition and Specification of Objectives
3.5.3. Definition and Specification of Assessment Processes
3.5.4. Definition and Specification of Operability with Respect to Spatial and Material Resources

3.6. Strength Training Programming in Obese Patients

3.6.1. Objectives of Strength Training in Obese People
3.6.2. Volume, Intensity and Recovery of Strength Training in Obese Individuals
3.6.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Strength Training in Obese People
3.6.4. Design of Strength Training Programs in Obese People

3.7. Resistance Training Programming in the Obese Patient

3.7.1. Objectives of Resistance Training in Obese People
3.7.2. Volume and Intensity and Recovery from Resistance Training in Obese People
3.7.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Resistance Training in Obese People
3.7.4. Design of Resistance Training Programs for Obese People

3.8. Joint Health and Complementary Training in Obese Patients

3.8.1. Complementary Training in Obesity
3.8.2. Admi/flexibility Training in Obese People
3.8.3. Improved Trunk Control and Stability in Obese People
3.8.4. Other Training Considerations for the Obese Population

3.9. Psycho-social Aspects of Obesity

3.9.1. Importance of Interdisciplinary Treatment in Obesity
3.9.2. Eating Disorders
3.9.3. Childhood Obesity
3.9.4. Adult Obesity

3.10. Nutrition and Other Factors Related to Obesity

3.10.1. “Omics" Sciences and Obesity
3.10.2. Microbiota and its Influence on Obesity
3.10.3. Protocols for Obesity Nutritional Intervention: Evidence
3.10.4. Nutritional Recommendations for the Practice of Physical Exercise

Module 4. Diabetes and Physical Exercise

4.1. Definition, Contextualization and Epidemiology

4.1.1. Definition and Fundamentals of Diabetes Mellitus
4.1.2. Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes Mellitus
4.1.3. Definition and Classification of Diabetes Mellitus
4.1.4. Type II Diabetes and Lifestyle

4.2. Pathophysiological Bases

4.2.1. Anatomo-Physiological Bases
4.2.2. The Pancreas and the Regulation of Glycemia
4.2.3. The Metabolism of in Diabetes Mellitus
4.2.4. Insulin Resistance

4.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

4.3.1. Diabetes: Assessment in the Clinical Setting
4.3.2. Diabetes Complications Mellitus
4.3.3. Diabetes: Assessment and Follow-up by the Exercise Physician
4.3.4. Diagnosis and Intervention Protocol in Diabetes

4.4. Protocols and Treatments

4.4.1. Glycemic Control and Nutritional Aspects
4.4.2. Treatment of Type I and Type II Diabetes Mellitus
4.4.3. Pharmacological Treatment. Basic Concepts to be Taken into Consideration
4.4.4. Non-pharmacological Treatment by Physical Exercise: Role in Diabetes

4.5. Training Planning in Patients with Diabetes

4.5.1. Definition and Specification of Customer Level
4.5.2. Definition and Specification of Objectives
4.5.3. Definition and Specification of Assessment Processes
4.5.4. Definition and Specification of Operability with Respect to Spatial and Material Resources

4.6. Strength Training Programming

4.6.1. Objectives of Strength Training in Individuals with Diabetes
4.6.2. Volume, Intensity and Recovery of Strength Training in Individuals with Diabetes
4.6.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Strength Training in Individuals with Diabetes
4.6.4. Design of Strength Training Programs in Individuals with Diabetes

4.7. Speed Training Programming

4.7.1. Objectives of Resistance Training in Individuals with Diabetes
4.7.2. Volume and Intensity and Recovery from Resistance Training in Individuals with Diabetes
4.7.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Resistance Training in Individuals with Diabetes
4.7.4. Design of Resistance Training Programs for Individuals with Diabetes

4.8. Precautions and Contraindications

4.8.1. Blood Glucose Values and Physical Exercise
4.8.2. Contraindications to the Performance of Activity in Patients with Type I Diabetes Mellitus
4.8.3. Care for Problems Related to Diabetes and Physical Exercise
4.8.4. Safety and First Aid in Complications During Physical Exercise Programs for Individuals with Diabetics

4.9. Nutrition and Lifestyle in Patients with Diabetes

4.9.1. Nutritional Aspects of Diabetes
4.9.2. Metabolic Control and Glycemic Index
4.9.3. Nutritional Recommendations for Physical Exercise

4.10. Design of Training Programs for Patients with Diabetes

4.10.1. Design of Diabetes Training Programs
4.10.2. Design of Diabetes Training Sessions
4.10.3. Design of Global Intervention Programs (Inter-Multidisciplinary) for Patients with Diabetes

4.10.4. Conclusions and Closing of Module 4

Module 5. Metabolic Syndrome and Physical Exercise

5.1. Definition, Contextualization and Epidemiology

5.1.1. Definition of Metabolic Syndrome
5.1.2. Epidemiology of Metabolic Syndrome
5.1.3. The Patient with Metabolic Syndrome: Considerations for Intervention

5.2. Pathophysiological Bases

5.2.1. Definition of Metabolic Syndrome and Health Risks
5.2.2. Pathophysiological Aspects of the Disease

5.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

5.3.1. Metabolic Syndrome and its Assessment in the Clinical Setting
5.3.2. Biomarkers, Clinical Indicators and Metabolic Syndrome
5.3.3. Metabolic Syndrome and its Assessment and Monitoring by the Physical Exercise Specialist
5.3.4. Diagnosis and Intervention Protocol in Metabolic Syndrome

5.4. Protocols and Treatments

5.4.1. Lifestyle and its Relationship to Metabolic Syndrome
5.4.2. Exercise: Role in the Metabolic Syndrome
5.4.3. The Patient with Metabolic Syndrome and Pharmacologic Treatment: Considerations for the Exercise Professional

5.5. Training Planning in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

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

5.6. Strength Training Programming

5.6.1. Objectives of Strength Training in Metabolic Syndrome
5.6.2. Volume, Intensity and Recovery of Strength Training in Metabolic Syndrome
5.6.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Strength Training in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome
5.6.4. Design of Strength Training Programs in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome

5.7. Resistance Training Programming

5.7.1. Objectives of Resistance Training in Metabolic Syndrome
5.7.2. Volume and Intensity and Recovery from Resistance Training in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome
5.7.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Resistance Training in Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome
5.7.4. Design of Resistance Training Programs for Individuals with Metabolic Syndrome

5.8. Precautions and Contraindications

5.8.1. Assessments for the Performance of Physical Exercise in a Population with Metabolic Syndrome
5.8.2. Contraindications to the Development of Activity in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

5.9. Nutrition and Lifestyle in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

5.9.1. Nutritional Aspects in the Metabolic Syndrome
5.9.2. Examples of Nutritional Intervention in Metabolic Syndrome
5.9.3. Nutritional Recommendations for the Practice of Physical Exercise

5.10. Training Program Design in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome

5.10.1. Design of Training Programs in Metabolic Syndrome
5.10.2. Design of Training Sessions in Metabolic Syndrome
5.10.3. Design of Global Intervention Programs (Inter-Multidisciplinary) in Metabolic Syndrome
5.10.4. Conclusions and Closing of Module 5

Module 6. Cardiovascular Diseases

6.1. Definition, Contextualization and Epidemiology

6.1.1. Definition and Prevalence
6.1.2. Etiology of the Disease and Identification of Cardiovascular Risk Factors
6.1.3. Cardiac and Metabolic Pathologies

6.2. Pathophysiological Bases

6.2.1. Cardiovascular System Physiology
6.2.2. Atherosclerosis and Dyslipidemia
6.2.3. Arterial Hypertension
6.2.4. Cardiopathies, Valvulopathies and Arrhythmias

6.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

6.3.1. Initial Risk Assessment in Heart Disease
6.3.2. Risk Assessment in Post-Surgical Patients

6.4. Protocols and Treatments

6.4.1. Risk Stratification for Physical Exercise: Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Prevention
6.4.2. Risk Factor Reduction Intervention Objectives and Protocols
6.4.3. Considerations in the Treatment of Associated Co-morbidities

6.5. Training Planning for Patients with Cardiovascular Diseases

6.5.1. Definition and Specification of Customer Level
6.5.2. Definition and Specification of Objectives
6.5.3. Definition and Specification of Assessment Processes
6.5.4. Definition and Specification of Operability with Respect to Spatial and Material Resources

6.6. Strength Training Programming

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

6.7. Resistance Training Programming

6.7.1. Objectives of Resistance Training in Individuals with Cardiovascular Diseases
6.7.2. Volume and Intensity and Recovery from Resistance Training for Individuals with Cardiovascular Diseases
6.7.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Resistance Training in Cardiovascular Diseases
6.7.4. Design of Resistance Training Programs for Cardiovascular Diseases

6.8. Cardiac Rehabilitation

6.8.1. Benefits of Exercise in Patients with Cardiac Diseases
6.8.2. Exercise Modalities
6.8.3. Cardiac Rehabilitation: Phase I, II, III
6.8.4. Predictability and Long-Term Adherence
6.8.5. Drug- Exercise Interactions

6.9. Nutrition in Subjects with Cardiovascular Disease

6.9.1. Nutritional Aspects in Subjects with Cardiovascular Disease
6.9.2. Mediterranean Diet as a Tool for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
6.9.3. Nutritional Recommendations for the Practice of Physical Exercise

6.10. Contraindications and Precautions

6.10.1. Contraindications for the Beginning of the Practice of Physical Exercise
6.10.2. Acting during an Emergency: Primary and Secondary Prevention
6.10.3. RCP
6.10.4. Regulations, Use and Management of Defibrillators in Sports Facilities
6.10.5. Conclusions and Closing of Module 6

Module 7. Osteoarticular Pathology and Non-Specific Low Back Pain

7.1. Definition, Contextualization and Epidemiology

7.1.1. Contextualization of Osteoarticular Pathologies and Nonspecific Low Back Pain
7.1.2. Epidemiology
7.1.3. Definition of the Different Pathologies Associated with the Osteoarticular System
7.1.4. The Osteosarcopenic Subject

7.2. Pathophysiological Bases

7.2.1. Pathophysiological Basis of Osteoporosis
7.2.2. Pathophysiological Basis of Osteoarthritis
7.2.3. Pathophysiologic Bases of Non-specific Low Back Pain
7.2.4. Pathophysiological Basis of Rheumatoid Arthritis

7.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

7.3.1. Functional Assessment in Low Back Pain
7.3.2. Diagnostic Criteria in Osteoporosis and Predisposing Risk Factors for Fracture
7.3.3. Diagnostic Criteria in Osteoarthritis and Coexisting Comorbidities
7.3.4. Clinical Assessment of the Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient

7.4. Protocols and Treatments

7.4.1. Non-pharmacologic Treatment and Intervention Protocol for Non-specific Low Back Pain
7.4.2. Non-pharmacological Treatment and Intervention Protocol in Osteoporosis
7.4.3. Non-pharmacologic Treatment and Intervention Protocol in Osteoarthritis
7.4.4. Non-pharmacological Treatment and Intervention Protocol in Rheumatoid Arthritis

7.5. Training Planning

7.5.1. Definition and Specification of Objectives
7.5.2. Definition and Specification of Assessment Processes
7.5.3. Definition and Specification of Operability with Respect to Spatial and Material Resources
7.5.4. Importance of the 1983 Team

7.6. Strength Training Programming

7.6.1. Objectives of Strength Training in Osteoarticular Pathologies and Non-specific Lower Back Pain
7.6.2. Volume, Intensity and Recovery of Strength Training in Non-specific Lower Back Pain
7.6.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Strength Training in Non-specific Lower Back Pain
7.6.4. Design of Strength Training Programs for Osteoarticular Pathologies and Non-specific Lower Back Pain

7.7. Resistance Training Programming

7.7.1. Objectives of Resistance Training in Osteoarticular Pathologies and Non-specific Lower Back Pain
7.7.2. Volume, Intensity and Recovery of Resistance Training in Osteoarticular Pathologies and Lower Back Pain
7.7.3. Selection of Exercises and Resistance Training Methods for Osteoarticular Pathologies and Lower Back Pain
7.7.4. Design of Resistance Training Programs for Back Pain

7.8. The Importance of Kinefilaxia as a Preventive Tool

7.8.1. Physical Exercise and its Implications for Bone Mass
7.8.2. Functionality of the Lumbo-Pelvic Region
7.8.3. The Importance of Postural Hygiene
7.8.4. The Importance of Ergonomics in the Home and Workplace

7.9. Physical, Psychological and Social Burden, and Recommendations for Improving Health and Quality of Life

7.9.1. Key Considerations in the Postmenopausal Woman
7.9.2. Understanding the Complex Interrelationship between Exercise and Pain
7.9.3. Barriers to Participation in Physical Exercise Programs
7.9.4. Strategies to Promote Adherence

7.10. Design of Training Programs for Patients with Osteoarticular Pathologies and Non-specific Low Back Pain

7.10.1. Design of Osteoporosis Training Programs
7.10.2. Design of Training Programs in Osteoarthritis
7.10.3. Design of Training Programs for Non-specific Low Back Pain
7.10.4. Conclusions and Closing of Module 7

Module 8. Respiratory Pathology and Physical Exercise

8.1. Definition, Contextualization and Epidemiology

8.1.1. Definition the Respiratory Most Frequent Pathologies
8.1.2. Description of the Characteristics of the Disease
8.1.3. Epidemiology and Outreach
8.1.4. Triggering Factors and Comorbidities

8.2. Pathophysiological Bases

8.2.1. Physiology and Anatomy of the Respiratory System
8.2.2. Gas Exchange, Ventilation and Air Flow
8.2.3. COPD
8.2.4. Asthma

8.3. Assessment and Diagnosis

8.3.1. Assessment of Lung Function and Functional Capacity
8.3.2. Functional Assessment of the COPD Patient
8.3.3. Physical Tests and Practical Application

8.4. Protocols and Treatments

8.4.1. Respiratory Rehabilitation Protocols for the COPD Patient
8.4.2. Pharmacological Treatment and Interactions
8.4.3. Non-pharmacological Treatment: Aerobic Fitness and Muscle Fitness Training
8.4.4. Addressing Common Risk Factors and Comorbidities

8.5. Training Planning in Patients with COPD

8.5.1. Definition and Specification of Customer Level
8.5.2. Definition and Specification of Objectives
8.5.3. Definition and Specification of Assessment Processes
8.5.4. Definition and Specification of Operability with Respect to Spatial and Material Resources

8.6. Strength Training Programming

8.6.1. Objectives of Strength Training in Respiratory Pathology
8.6.2. Volume, Intensity and Recovery of Strength Training in Respiratory Pathology
8.6.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Strength Training in Respiratory Pathology
8.6.4. Design of Strength Training Programs in Respiratory Pathology

8.7. Resistance Training Programming

8.7.1. Objectives of Resistance Training in Respiratory Pathology
8.7.2. Volume and Intensity and Recovery from Resistance Training in Respiratory Pathology
8.7.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Resistance Training in Respiratory Pathology
8.7.4. Design of Resistance Training Programs for Respiratory Pathology

8.8. Sedentary Lifestyle Modification Recommendations in the Lifestyle

8.8.1. Sedentary Behavior
8.8.2. Physical Inactivity
8.8.3. Smoking, Alcohol and Nutrition

8.9. Malnutrition in the COPD Patient and Consequences on Respiratory Function

8.9.1. Assessment of Nutritional Status
8.9.2. Nutritional Support in COPD
8.9.3. Nutritional Guidelines in the COPD Patient

8.10. Considerations in the Practice of Physical Activity and Exercise

8.10.1. The Selection and Arrangement of Strength and Aerobic Exercises in Training
8.10.2. The Use of Concurrent Training as a Tool for the COPD Patient
8.10.3. Exercise Selection and Progression in the Population with Respiratory Pathology
8.10.4. Specific Pharmacological Interactions
8.10.5. Conclusions and Closing of Module 8

Module 9. Physical Exercise and Pregnancy 

9.1. Morphofunctional Changes in the Female Body during Pregnancy  

9.1.1. Concept of Pregnancy
9.1.2. Fetal Growth 
9.1.3. Major Morphofunctional Modifications 

9.1.3.1. Changes in Body Composition with Weight Gain  
9.1.3.2. Cardiovascular System Modifications  
9.1.3.3. Modifications in the Urinary and Excretory System  
9.1.3.4. Nervous System Modifications 
9.1.3.5. Respiratory System Modifications  
9.1.3.6. Changes in Epithelial Tissue 

9.2. Pathophysiologies Associated with Pregnancy 

9.2.1. Body Mass Modification 
9.2.2. Modification of the Center of Gravity and Relevant Postural Adaptations 
9.2.3. Cardiorespiratory Adaptations 
9.2.4. Hematological Adaptations 

9.2.4.1. Blood Volume 

9.2.5. Adaptations of the Locomotor System 
9.2.6. Supine Hypotensive Syndrome 
9.2.7. Gastrointestinal and Renal Modifications 

9.2.7.1. Gastrointestinal Motility 
9.2.7.2. The Kidneys 

9.3. Kinefilaxia and Benefits of Physical Exercise in Pregnant Women 

9.3.1. Care to be Taken During Activities of Daily Living 
9.3.2. Preventive Physical Work 
9.3.3. Biological and Psycho-social Benefits of Physical Exercise

9.4. Risks and Contraindications in Physical Exercise in Pregnant Women 

9.4.1. Absolute Contraindications to Physical Exercise 
9.4.2. Relative Contraindications to Physical Exercise 
9.4.3. Precautions to be Taken During Pregnancy

9.5. Nutrition in Pregnant Women 

9.5.1. Body Mass Weight Gain with Pregnancy 
9.5.2. Energy Requirements Throughout Pregnancy 
9.5.3. Nutritional Recommendations for the Practice of Physical Exercise

9.6. Training Planning for Pregnant Women

9.6.1. First Trimester Planning 
9.6.2. Second Trimester Planning 
9.6.3. Third Trimester Planning 

9.7. Musculoskeletal Training Programming

9.7.1. Motor Control
9.7.2. Stretching and Muscle Relaxation
9.7.3. Muscle Fitness Work

9.8. Resistance Training Programming

9.8.1. Modality of Low-impact Physical Work 
9.8.2. Weekly Workload 

9.9. Postural and Preparatory Exercises for Childbirth

9.9.1. Pelvic Floor Exercises 
9.9.2. Postural Exercises 

9.10. Return to Physical Activity after Delivery

9.10.1. Medical Discharge and Recovery Period
9.10.2. Care for the Beginning of Physical Activity
9.10.3. Conclusions and Closing of Module 9

Module 10. Physical Exercise in Children and Adolescents and Older Adults

10.1. Approach to Physical Exercise in Children and Young Adults

10.1.1. Growth, Maturation and Development
10.1.2. Development and Individuality: Chronological Age vs. Biological Age:
10.1.3. Sensitive Phases
10.1.4. Long-term Development (Long-term Athlete Development) 

10.2. Assessment of Physical Fitness in Children and Adolescents 

10.2.1. Main Evaluation Batteries 
10.2.2. Assessment of Coordinative Capacities 
10.2.3. Assessment of Conditional Capacities 
10.2.4. Morphological Assessments 

10.3. Physical Exercise Programming for Children and Adolescents 

10.3.1. Muscle Strength Training 
10.3.2. Aerobic Fitness Training 
10.3.3. Speed Training 
10.3.4. Flexibility Training 

10.4. Neurosciences and Child and Adolescent Development 

10.4.1. Neurolearning in Childhood 
10.4.2. Motor Skills. Basis of Intelligence 
10.4.3. Attention and Emotion. Early Learning 
10.4.4. Neurobiology and Epigenetic Theory in Learning

10.5. Approach to Physical Exercise in the Older Adult

10.5.1. Aging Process
10.5.2. Morphofunctional Changes in the Older Adult
10.5.3. Objectives of Physical Exercise in the Elderly
10.5.4. Benefits of Physical Exercise in the Elderly

10.6. Comprehensive Gerontological Assessment

10.6.1. Coordination Skills Test
10.6.2. Katz Index of Independence in Activities of Daily Living
10.6.3. Test of Conditioning Capacities
10.6.4. Fragility and Vulnerability in Older Adults

10.7. Instability Syndrome

10.7.1. Epidemiology of Elderly Woman Obesity 
10.7.2. Detection of Patients at Risk without a Previous Fall 
10.7.3. Risk Factors for Falls in the Elderly 
10.7.4. Post Fall Syndrome 

10.8. Nutrition in Children and Adolescents and Older Adults

10.8.1. Nutritional Requirements for each Stage of Life
10.8.2. Increased Prevalence of Childhood Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in Children
10.8.3. Association of Degenerative Diseases with Saturated Fat Consumption
10.8.4. Nutritional Recommendations for the Practice of Physical Exercise

10.9. Neurosciences and Older Adults

10.9.1. Neurogenesis and Learning 
10.9.2. Cognitive Reserve in Older Adults 
10.9.3. We Can Always Learn
10.9.4. Aging is not Synonymous with Disease 
10.9.5. Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease, the Value of Physical Activity

10.10. Physical Exercise Programming for Children and Older Adults 

10.10.1. Muscle Strength and Power Training
10.10.2. Aerobic Fitness Training
10.10.3. Cognitive Training
10.10.4. Training of Coordinative Capacities
10.10.5. Conclusions and Closing of Module 10

Module 11. Personal Training

11.1. Personal Training
11.2. Flexibility Training
11.3. Endurance and Cardiorespiratory Training
11.4. Core Training

11.4.1. Core Musculature
11.4.2. The Training of Stabilization Systems
11.4.3. Core Science and Training
11.4.4. Core Training Guidelines
11.4.5. Core Training Program Design

11.5. Balance Training
11.6. Plyometric Training

11.6.1. Principles of Plyometric Training
11.6.2. Designing a Plyometric Training Program

11.7. Speed and Agility Training
11.8. Strength Training
11.9. Integrated Program Design for Optimal Performance
11.10. Exercise Modalities

Module 12. Preventive Work for Sports Practice

12.1. Risk Factors in Sports
12.2. Working with Mat Exercises
12.3. Reformer and Cadillac
12.4. Wunda Chair
12.5. Active GlobalStretching and Global Postural Re-education
12.6. Fitball
12.7. TRX
12.8. Body Pump
12.9. Medicine Ball y Kettlebells
12.10. Thera Band

12.10.1. Advantages and Properties
12.10.2. Individual Exercises
12.10.3. Exercises in Pairs
12.10.4. Training Programs

Module 13. Structure of the Locomotor System

13.1. Anatomical Position, Axes and Planes
13.2. Bone
13.3. Joints

13.3.1. Etiology
13.3.2. Synarthrosis 
13.3.3. Amphiarthrosis
13.3.4. Diarthrosis

13.4. Cartilage
13.5. Tendons and Ligaments
13.6. Skeletal Muscle
13.7. Development of the Musculoskeletal System
13.8. Components of the Musculoskeletal System
13.9. Nervous Control of Skeletal Muscles
13.10. Muscle Contraction

13.10.1. Functioning of Muscle Contraction
13.10.2. Type of Muscle Contraction
13.10.3. Muscle Bioenergetics

Module 14. Fitness, Functional and Biomechanical Assessment

14.1. Anatomy and Kinesiology
14.2. Human Movement Science
14.3. Applied Biomechanics:
14.4. Initial Customer Inquiry
14.5. Physical Fitness Testing Protocols and Standards
14.6. Functional Movement Assessment

14.6.1. Motion Detection, Testing and Assessment
14.6.2. Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
14.6.3. Selective Assessment of Functional Movement
14.6.4. Specific Functional Performance Tests

14.7. Nutritional Assessment, Genetic Evaluation, Biochemistry and Quality of Life
14.8. Biomechanics

14.8.1. Biomechanical Fundamentals
14.8.2. Biomechanics of Human Movement
14.8.3. Muscular Control of Movement
14.8.4. Biomechanics of Resistance Exercise

14.9. Evaluation of Physical Fitness
14.10. Risk Detection and Stratification

Module 15. Frequent Injuries in Athletes

15.1. Shoulder Injuries in Sports

15.1.1. Relevant Aspects of the Shoulder 
15.1.2. Injuries and Disorders Related to Acute and Chronic Shoulder Instability
15.1.3. Clavicular Injuries
15.1.4. Nerve Injuries in the Shoulder Region
15.1.5. Brachial Plexus Injuries

15.2. Upper Arm Injuries
15.3. Elbow Injuries in Sports
15.4. Forearm, Wrist and Hand Injuries in Sports
15.5. Head and Facial Injuries in Sports
15.6. Throat, Chest and Abdominal Injuries in Sports
15.7. Back/Spine Injuries in Sport

15.7.1. Aspects Relevant to the Back and Spine 
15.7.2. Diagnosis of Back Pain
15.7.3. Neck and Cervical Injuries
15.7.4. Injuries of the Thoracic and Lumbar Area
15.8. Hip Joint, Pelvic and Groin Injuries in Sports
15.9. Thigh, Knee and Leg Injuries in Sport
15.10. Ankle and Foot Injuries in Sport

Module 16. Exercise for the Readaptation of Sports Injuries

16.1. Physical Activity and Physical Exercise for Health Improvement
16.2. Classification and Selection Criteria for Exercises and Movements
16.3. Principles of Sports Training

16.3.1. Biological Principles

16.3.1.1. Functional Unit
16.3.1.2. Multilaterality
16.3.1.3. Specificity
16.3.1.4. Overload
16.3.1.5. Supercompensation
16.3.1.6. Individualization
16.3.1.7. Continuity
16.3.1.8. Progression

16.3.2. Pedagogical Principles

16.3.2.1. Transfer
16.3.2.2. Efficacy
16.3.2.3. Voluntary Stimulation
16.3.2.4. Accessibility 
16.3.2.5. Periodization 

16.4. Techniques Applied to the Treatment of Sports Injuries
16.5. Specific Action Protocols
16.6. Phases of the Process of Organic Recovery and Functional Recovery
16.7. Design of Preventive Exercises
16.8. Specific Physical Exercises by Muscle Groups
16.9. Proprioceptive Reeducation

16.9.1. Bases of Proprioceptive and Kinesthetic Training
16.9.2. Proprioceptive Consequences of Injury
16.9.3. Development of Sport Proprioception
16.9.4. Materials for Proprioception Work
16.9.5. Phases of Proprioceptive Re-education

16.10. Sports Practice and Activity During the Recovery Process

Module 17. Frequent Pathologies of the Locomotor System

17.1. Cervical Pain, Dorsalgia and Lumbalgia
17.2. Scoliosis
17.3. Herniated Disc
17.4. Shoulder Tendinitis
17.5. Epicondylitis

17.5.1. Epidemiology
17.5.2. Pathologic Anatomy
17.5.3. Clinical Symptoms
17.5.4. Diagnosis
17.5.5. Treatment

17.6. Hip Osteoarthritis
17.7. Gonarthrosis
17.8. Plantar Fascitis

17.8.1. Conceptualization
17.8.2. Risk Factors
17.8.3. Symptoms 
17.8.4. Applied

17.9. Hallux Valgus and Flat Feet
17.10. Sprained Ankle

Module 18. Exercise for Functional Recovery

18.1. Functional Training and Advanced Rehabilitation

18.1.1. Function and Functional Rehabilitation
18.1.2. Proprioception, Receptors and Neuromuscular Control
18.1.3. Central Nervous System: Integration of Motor Control
18.1.4. Principles for the Prescription of Therapeutic Exercise
18.1.5. Restoration of Proprioception and Neuromuscular Control
18.1.6. The 3-Phase Rehabilitation Model

18.2. The Science of Pilates for Rehabilitation
18.3. Principles of Pilates
18.4. Integration of Pilates in Rehabilitation
18.5. Methodology and Equipment Necessary for Effective Practice
18.6. Cervical and Thoracic Spine
18.7. The Lumbar Spine
18.8. Shoulder and Hip
18.9. Knee
18.10. Foot and Ankle

Module 19. Nutrition for Functional Recovery and Rehabilitation

19.1. Integral Nutrition as a Key Element in Injury Prevention and Recovery
19.2. Carbohydrates
19.3. Proteins
19.4. Fats

19.4.1. Saturation 
19.4.2. Unsaturated 

19.4.2.1. Monounsaturated
19.4.2.2. Polyunsaturated

19.5. Vitamins

19.5.1. Water Soluble
19.5.2. Fat Soluble

19.6. Minerals

19.6.1. Macrominerals
19.6.2. Microminerals

19.7. Fibre
19.8. Water:
19.9. Phytochemicals

19.9.1. Phenols
19.9.2. Tioles
19.9.3. Terpenes

19.10. Food Supplements for Prevention and Functional Recovery

Module 20. Coaching and Personal Trainer Business 

20.1. The Beginning of the Personal Trainer
20.2. Coaching for the Personal Trainer
20.3. The Personal Trainer as a Promoter of Exercise and the Effects on Health and Performance

20.3.1. Basic Fundamentals of Physical Exercise
20.3.2. Acute Exercise Responses
20.3.3. Health Effects of Exercise

20.3.3.1. Resistance 
20.3.3.2. Strength and Power
20.3.3.3. Balance 

20.3.4. Health Effects of Exercise

20.3.4.1. Physical Health
20.3.4.2. Mental Health

20.4. Need for Behavioral Changes
20.5. The Personal Trainer and the Relationship with the Client
20.6. Motivational Tools

20.6.1. Appreciative Exploration
20.6.2. Motivational Interview
20.6.3. Building Positive Experiences

20.7. Psychology for the Personal Trainer
20.8. Personal Trainer's Career Path
20.9. Design and Maintenance and Material Installations
20.10. Legal Aspects of Personal Training

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