Food and sport must go hand in hand, as it is essential that athletes follow a proper diet to help them improve their performance"

This program has been designed to help nurses update their knowledge of sports nutrition in special populations, so that they can advise and help both amateur and professional athletes to improve their performance and physical condition.

Athletes competing in Aquatic Sports face the constant challenge of arduous training and competition schedules in difficult and changing environmental conditions. Therefore, the nursing professional must be up to date with the latest techniques and innovations in nutrition in aquatic sports, in order to use a treatment that is effective, according to the needs of the physical activity performed.

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.

As it is an online Postgraduate diploma, the student is not conditioned 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. 

Immerse yourself in this comprehensive Postgraduate diploma and improve your skills in nutritional counseling for athletes"

This Postgraduate diploma in Nutrition in Aquatic Sports for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include: 

• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created contain information that is indispensable for professional practice
• It contains exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making for patients with feeding problems
• 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

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

Its teaching staff includes professionals belonging to the field of nutrition, who contribute their work experience to this 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 education programmed to learn 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 course. The professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in sports nutrition.  

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

This 100% online Postgraduate diploma 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 training in daily practice, aware of the current relevance of Sports Nutrition education; and committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies. 

This Postgraduate diploma in Nutrition in Aquatic Sports for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market” 

Module 1. Aquatic Sports

1.1. History of Aquatic Sports

1.1.1. Olympics and Major Tournaments.
1.1.2. Aquatic Sports Today

1.2. Performance Limitations

1.2.1. Aquatic Sports in the Water (Swimming, Water polo...)
1.2.2. Aquatic Sports on the Water (Surfing, Sailing, Canoeing...)

1.3. Basic Characteristics of Aquatic Sports

1.3.1. Aquatic Sports in the Water ( Swimming, Water polo...)
1.3.2. Aquatic Sports on the Water ( Surfing, Sailing, Canoeing, etc.)

1.4. Aquatic Sports Physiology

1.4.1. Energy Metabolism
1.4.2. Athlete Biotype

1.5. Training

1.5.1. Strength
1.5.2. Resistance

1.6. Body Composition

1.6.1. Swimming
1.6.2. Water Polo

1.7. Pre-competition

1.7.1. 3 Hours Before
1.7.2. 1 Hour Before

1.8. Per Competition

1.8.1. Carbohydrates
1.8.2. Moisturization

1.9. Post-competition

1.9.1. Moisturization
1.9.2. Protein

1.10. Ergogenic Aids

1.10.1. Creatine
1.10.2. Caffeine

Module 2. Sports by Weight Category

2.1. Characteristics of the Main Sports by Weight Category

2.1.1. Regulation
2.1.2. Categories

2.2. Programming of the Season

2.2.1. Competitions
2.2.2. Macrocycle

2.3. Body Composition

2.3.1. Combat Sports
2.3.2. Weightlifting

2.4. Stages of Muscle Mass Gain

2.4.1. Body Fat Percentage
2.4.2. Programming

2.5. Definition Stages

2.5.1. Carbohydrates
2.5.2. Protein.

2.6. Pre-competition

2.6.1. Peek Week
2.6.2. Before Weighing

2.7. Per Competition

2.7.1. Practical Applications
2.7.2. Timing

2.8. Post-competition

2.8.1. Moisturization
2.8.2. Protein.

2.9. Ergogenic Aids

2.9.1. Creatine
2.9.2. Whey Protein

Module 3. Different Stages or Specific Population Groups

3.1. Nutrition in the Female Athlete

3.1.1. Limiting Factors
3.1.2. Requirements

3.2. Menstrual Cycle

3.2.1. The Luteal Phase
3.2.2. The Follicular Phase

3.3. Triad

3.3.1. Amenorrea
3.3.2. Osteoporosis

3.4. Nutrition in the Pregnant Female Athlete

3.4.1. Energy Requirements
3.4.2. Micronutrients

3.5. Effects of Physical Exercise on the Child Athlete

3.5.1. Strength Training
3.5.2. Endurance Training

3.6. Nutritional Education in the Child Athlete

3.6.1. Sugar
3.6.2. Eating Disorders

3.7. Nutritional Requirements in the Child Athlete

3.7.1. Carbohydrates
3.7.2. Proteins

3.8. Changes Associated with Aging

3.8.1. Body Fat Percentage
3.8.2. Muscle Mass

3.9. Main Problems in the Older Athlete

3.9.1. Joints
3.9.2. Cardiovascular Health

3.10. Interesting Supplements for Older Athletes

3.10.1. Whey Protein
3.10.2. Creatine

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