Examine the most common pathologies in Rugby and help prevent them thanks to this postgraduate diploma"

If there is one thing that characterizes Rugby, it is its high physical intensity and high level of contact. This causes a large number of injuries, so physiotherapeutic activity plays a significant role in treating and preventing them through the evaluation of posture, movement and training technique. But there is one pathology that is characteristic of Professional Rugby above all others: Concussion. It is important to have a thorough knowledge of this lesion in order to act appropriately. 

In this sense, this program will not only focus on physiotherapy applied to this sport, but will also explore the nutritional and psychological facet so that the student will become an expert in the key elements for the welfare of the professional player. To do so, it will analyze in depth common injuries such as spine and head trauma or lower limb injuries, as well as establishing the basics for recognizing a Concussion. It will also cover the basics of Rugby player's body composition to assess their nutritional needs and will delve into the design of individualized psychological intervention plans. 

Undoubtedly, a highly comprehensive specialization that will add luster to the student's curriculum and will allow him/her to study it comfortably wherever and whenever he/she wants. All you need is a device with Internet access to take your career a step further and benefit from a modern-day academic opportunity. In fact, TECH will give you the baton to manage your own academic deadlines at your convenience. To this end, it will have an extensive digital catalog of resources on Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Psychology applied to Rugby available 24 hours a day on the Online Campus. 

Become an expert in recognizing concussions in Rugby players to act in time"

This postgraduate diploma in Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Psychology Applied to Rugby contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Physiotherapy, Nutrition and Psychology Applied to Rugby
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents of the book provide sporting and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used 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 

Hone your skills by designing specific psychological intervention plans for each player by analyzing videos, interactive diagrams and master classes"

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.  

Its 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 an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.  

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.   

It analyzes in depth the sports supplementation in each Rugby modality to increase the performance of the players"

Enroll now to handle the most innovative tools that exist today in sports coaching, such as the META or SWOT model"

The design of this postgraduate diploma incorporates a series of objectives oriented to achieve that the student recognizes the most common injuries of the Professional Rugby player and develops competences for their prevention or readaptation. Similarly, such objectives also focus on the student's handling of the different models of nutrition and supplementation of this sport and the importance of the psychological factor to enhance performance.

You will be a reference when it comes to directing an athlete's readaptation to Rugby after an injury"

General Objectives  

• Know in depth about Rugby XV and VII, as well as the rest of the modalities. 
• Know how to deepen, develop, and a physical and technical 
• Acquire a specialization in Rugby oriented nutrition, according to the modality and position of the player.
• How to manage emotions and apply psychology to the sports field 
• Learn to manage teams and players 
• How to sell Rugby as a consumer product 
• In-depth knowledge of the tools for the player to control his emotions in order to obtain maximum performance. 

Specific Objectives  

Module 1. Injury Prevention Physiotherapy and 

• Identify, recognize and use the necessary equipment 
• Recognize the most common injuries 
• Acquire the knowledge of prevention and readaptation
• Identify the most common injury: Concussion 

Module 2. Sports nutrition applied to Rugby

• To deepen in the concept of nutrition for Rugby
• Differentiate the body composition of the player according to his modality
• Learn the different models of nutrition and supplementation for Rugby

Module 3. Applied Psychology

• Learn the use of Psychology in Sport 
• Know which motives influence performance 
• Learn to identify and resolve Burnout 
• See how to reach 100% of an athlete's potential

Alcanza los objetivos del título y domina los métodos de estimación de la composición corporal del jugador de Rugby Profesional”