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

1.1. Introduction to the Concept of Health

1.1.1. 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 Defence 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 Anatomical and Physical Principles for Human Performance and Health 

1.5.1. Muscle and Strength and their Relationship to Health
1.5.2. Bioenergetic Principles of Movement: An Update
1.5.3. Biomolecular Principles 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 Evaluations 
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 the Gut Microbiota to Pathology and Exercise

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

1.9. Neuroscience and Health

1.9.1. Implications of Neurosciences in Health Care
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. Principles of Adaptation Specificity 

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 Physical Conditioning Programs

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

2.5. The Applied Assessment

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 Special Populations: 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/ROM 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. Final 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 Principles 

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

3.3. Assessment and Diagnosis 

3.3.1. Body Composition: 2-Component and 5-Component Model 
3.3.2. Assessment: Main Morphological Evaluations 
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 Evaluation 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. Programming of Resistance Training in the Obese Patient 

3.7.1. Objectives of Resistance Training in Obese People
3.7.2. Volume, Intensity and Recovery of 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 in Obese People

3.8. Joint Health and Complementary Training in Obese Patients

3.8.1. Complementary Training in Obesity
3.8.2. ROM/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. Psychosocial 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 their 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 Principles 

4.2.1. Anatomical and Physiological Principles 
4.2.2. The Pancreas and the Regulation of Glycemia 
4.2.3. Macronutrient Metabolism 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. Complications in Diabetes Mellitus 
4.3.3. Diabetes: Assessment and Monitoring 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 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
4.4.3. Pharmacological Treatment. Basic Aspects to Consider
4.4.4. Non-Pharmacological Treatment through 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 Evaluation Processes 
4.5.4. Definition and Specification of Operability with Respect to Spatial and Material Resources 

4.6. Programming of Strength Training 

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

4.7. Programming of Resistance Training 

4.7.1. Objectives of Resistance Training in Diabetes 
4.7.2. Volume, Intensity and Recovery of Resistance Training in Diabetes
4.7.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Resistance Training in Diabetes 
4.7.4. Design of Resistance Training Programs in 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 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 Training Programs for People with Diabetes 
4.10.2. Design of Training Sessions for People with Diabetes  
4.10.3. Design of Global Intervention Programs (Inter-Multidisciplinary) in Diabetes

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 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. Evaluation 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 Follow up by the Physical Exercise Specialist    
5.3.4. Diagnosis and Intervention Protocol in Metabolic Syndrome

5.4. Protocols and Treatment 

5.4.1. Lifestyle and Its Relationship to Metabolic Syndrome 
5.4.2. Exercise: Role in the Metabolic Syndrome 
5.4.3. The Metabolic Syndrome Patient and Pharmacological 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 Evaluation Processes 
5.5.4. Definition and Specification of Operability with Respect to Spatial and Material Resources 

5.6. Programming of Strength Training

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 Metabolic Syndrome 
5.6.4. Design of Strength Training Programs in Metabolic Syndrome

5.7. Programming of Resistance Training 

5.7.1. Objectives of Strength Training in Metabolic Syndrome 
5.7.2. Volume , Intensity and Recovery of Resistance Training in Metabolic Syndrome
5.7.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Resistance Training in Metabolic Syndrome
5.7.4. Design of Resistance Training Programs in Metabolic Syndrome

5.8. Precautions and Contraindications 

5.8.1. Assessments for Physical Exercise in the Population with Metabolic Syndrome
5.8.2. Contraindications in 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 Metabolic Syndrome
5.9.2. Examples of Nutritional Intervention in Metabolic Syndrome
5.9.3. Nutritional Recommendations for Physical Exercise

5.10. Design of Training Programs 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. Final 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. Disease Etiology and Identification of Cardiovascular Risk Factors
6.1.3. Cardiac and Metabolic Pathologies

6.2. Pathophysiological Bases

6.2.1. Physiology of the Cardiovascular System
6.2.2. Atherosclerosis and Dyslipidemia
6.2.3. High Blood Pressure
6.2.4. Cardiopathies, Valvulopathies and Arrhythmias

6.3. Evaluation and Diagnosis

6.3.1. Initial Risk Assessment in Cardiopathies
6.3.2. Risk Assessment in Post-surgical Patients

6.4. Protocols and Treatment

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 Disease

6.5.1. Definition and Specification of Customer Level
6.5.2. Definition and Specification of Objectives
6.5.3. Definition and Specification of Evaluation 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 Cardiovascular Pathologies
6.6.2. Volume, Intensity and Recovery of Strength Training in Cardiovascular Pathologies
6.6.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Strength Training in Cardiovascular Pathologies
6.6.4. Design of Strength Training Programs in Cardiovascular Pathologies

6.7. Programming of Resistance Training

6.7.1. Objectives of Strength Training in Cardiovascular Pathologies
6.7.2. Volume, Intensity and Recovery of Resistance Training in Cardiovascular Pathologies
6.7.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Resistance Training in Cardiovascular Pathologies
6.7.4. Design of Resistance Training Programs in Cardiovascular Pathologies

6.8. Cardiac Rehabilitation

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

6.9. Nutrition in Subjects with Cardiovascular Diseases

6.9.1. Nutritional Aspects in Subjects with Cardiovascular Disease
6.9.2. Mediterranean Diet as a Tool for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases
6.9.3. Nutritional Recommendations for 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. CPR
6.10.4. Regulations, Use and Management of Defibrillators in Sports Facilities
6.10.5. Conclusions and Closing of Module 6

Module 7. Osteoarticular Pathologyr and Nonspecific 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 Nonspecific Low Back Pain
7.2.4. Pathophysiological Bases of Rheumatoid Arthritis

7.3. Evaluation 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 Evaluation of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

7.4. Protocols and Treatment

7.4.1. Non-pharmacological Treatment and Intervention Protocol for Nonspecific Low Back Pain
7.4.2. Non-pharmacological Treatment and Intervention Protocol in Osteoporosis
7.4.3. Non-pharmacological 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 Evaluation Processes
7.5.3. Definition and Specification of Operability with Respect to Spatial and Material Resources
7.5.4. Importance of the Interdisciplinary Team

7.6. Strength Training Programming

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

7.7. Programming of Resistance Training

7.7.1. Objectives of Resistance Training in Osteoarticular Pathologies and Nonspecific Low Back Pain
7.7.2. Volumen, Intensity and Recovery of Resistance Training in Osteoarticular Pathologies and Low Back Pain
7.7.3. Selection of Exercises and Resistance Training Methods in Osteoarticular Pathologies and Low Back Pain
7.7.4. Design of Resistance Training Programs for Osteoarticular Pathologies and Low Back Pain

7.8. The Importance of Kinephylactics as a Preventive Tool

7.8.1. Physical Exercise and Its Implication on 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 in Patients with Osteoarticular Pathologies and Nonspecific 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 Nonspecific 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 of the Most Frequent Respiratory 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 of 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. Evaluation 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 Treatment

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 EPOC

8.5.1. Definition and Specification of Customer Level
8.5.2. Definition and Specification of Objectives
8.5.3. Definition and Specification of Evaluation 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 Pathologies
8.6.2. Volume, Intensity and Recovery of Strength Training in Respiratory Pathologies
8.6.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Strength Training in Respiratory Pathologies
8.6.4. Design of Strength Training Programs in Respiratory Pathologies

8.7. Programming of Resistance Training

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

8.8. Lifestyle Modification Recommendations

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

8.9. Malnutrition in COPD Patients and Consequences on Respiratory Function

8.9.1. Nutritional Status Assessment
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 Ordering 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 Women During Pregnancy

9.1.1. Body Mass Modification
9.1.2. Modification of the Center of Gravity and Relevant Postural Adaptations
9.1.3. Cardiorespiratory Adaptations
9.1.4. Hematological Adaptations
9.1.5. Adaptations of the Locomotor System
9.1.6. Gastrointestinal and Renal Modifications

9.2. Pathophysiology Associated with Pregnancy

9.2.1. Gestational Diabetes Mellitus
9.2.2. Supine Hypotensive Syndrome
9.2.3. Anaemia
9.2.4. Low Back Pain
9.2.5. Diastasis Recti
9.2.6. Varicose Veins
9.2.7. Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
9.2.8. Nervous Compression Syndrome

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 the Performance of 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 Throughout the Pregnancy Period

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 Physical Exercise

9.6. Training Planning for Pregnant Women

9.6.1. First Quarter Planning
9.6.2. Second Quarter Planning
9.6.3. Third Quarter 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 Labor for Childbirth

9.9.1. Pelvic Floor Exercises
9.9.2. Postural Exercises

9.10. Return to Physical Activity after Childbirth

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, Adolescents and Older Adults

10.1. Approach to Physical Exercise for Children and Adolescents

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 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 Evaluations

10.3. Physical Exercise Program for Children and Youngsters

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 Older Adults

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 to Physical Exercise in Older Adults

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 Falls in the Elderly
10.7.2. Detection of Patients at Risk without 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 Age Stage
10.8.2. Increased Prevalence of Childhood Obesity and Type II Diabetes in Children
10.8.3. Association of Degenerative Diseases with Saturated Fat Intake
10.8.4. Nutritional Recommendations for 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 in 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

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