The Postgraduate certificate provides simulated environments, that provide immersive learning programmed to train in real situations”

There are foods, vitamins and nutrients that help athletes recover and protect themselves from possible injuries during physical activity. The nutritionist must be up to date with the latest developments in Sports Nutrition to develop a diet according to the physical characteristics of each patient.

If there is a complicated stretch in an athlete's season, it will be the injury period. Athletes by nature need to compete and finding themselves out of competition can be frustrating. Once the athletes are already injured, it will be very important to control this nutrition in order to accelerate the recovery process so that they can return to competition as soon as possible and, most importantly, so that they do not relapse from the injury.

Within this program we can find a teaching staff of the highest level, made up of professionals closely related to Sports Nutrition, outstanding in their field and who lead lines of research and field work, as well as recognized specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. The teachers of this Postgraduate certificate are professionals who seek excellence in their teaching and work, teaching in university centers and working with athletes to maximize their performance.

The Postgraduate certificate has multimedia content that helps to acquire the knowledge that is taught, developed with the latest educational technology. At the same time, it will allow the students a contextual and situated learning, within a simulated environment that provides an education focused on solving real problems.

As it is an online course, the student is not restricted 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.

Learn the most suitable diets for each type of athlete and you will be able to give more personalized advice”

This Postgraduate certificate in Sports Nutrition in the Injured Athlete for Physiotherapists contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The graphic, schematic and 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
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system, designed for decision making for patients with nutritional challenges
• 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 selecting a refresher program, for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Sports Nutrition, you will obtain a certificate from the leading online university: TECH”

It includes in its teaching staff professionals belonging to the field of Sports Nutrition in the Injured Athlete for Physiotherapists, who pour into this program the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, elaborated with the latest educational technology, will allow physiotherapists a situated and contextual learning, that is, a simulated environment that will provide immersive information programmed to prepare them for real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the physiotherapists specialized in Sports Nutrition in the Injured Period of the Athlete for Physiotherapists will have the help of an innovative interactive video system made by recognized experts in the field of Sports Nutrition in the Injured Period of the Athlete and with great experience. 

This course allows training in simulated environments, which provide immersive learning programmed to train for real situations"

This 100% online Postgraduate certificate will allow you to balance 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 education in daily practice, aware of the relevance of current information on sports nutrition, and committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies.

This Postgraduate certificate in Sports Nutrition in the Injured Athlete for Physiotherapists contains the most complete and updated scientific program in the market"

Module 1. The Injury Period

1.1. Introduction
1.2. Prevention of Injuries in Athletes

1.2.1. Relative Energy Availability in Sport
1.2.2. Oral Health and Injury Implications
1.2.3. Fatigue, Nutrition and Injuries
1.2.4. Sleep, Nutrition and Injuries 

1.3. Phases of Injury

1.3.1. Immobilization Phase.  Inflammation and Changes Occurring during this Phase
1.3.2. Return of Activity Phase

1.4. Energy Intake during the Period of Injury
1.5. Macronutrient Intake during the Period of Injury

1.5.1. Carbohydrate Intake
1.5.2. Fat Intake
1.5.3. Protein Intake

1.6. Intake of Micronutrients of Special Interest during Injury
1.7. Sports Supplements with Evidence during the Period of Injury

1.7.1. Creatine
1.7.2. Omega 3
1.7.3. Others

1.8. Tendon and Ligament Injuries

1.8.1. Introduction to Tendon and Ligament Injuries. Tendon Structure
1.8.2. Collagen, Gelatin and Vitamin C. Can they Help?
1.8.3. Other Nutrients Involved in Collagen Synthesis

1.9. The Return to Competition

1.9.1. Nutritional Considerations in the Return to Competition

1.10. Interesting Case Studies in Scientific Injury Literature

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