With a 100% online academic modality, TECH offers you the most complete Postgraduate diploma on Nutrition in Aquatic Sports to expand your skills and professional horizons”

The need to understand how different nutrients and dietary strategies impact athletic performance has become one of the most important areas of research for nutritionists and other technical sports personnel. As such, many studies have examined innovative models to optimize macronutrient intake, specific supplementation or hydration management. All with the aim of improving the performance or recovery of competitors.

However, there is a perennial challenge with respect to these innovations: their implementation. And that is that many teams and individual players have not yet had access to these advances because the specialists in charge of their dietary care have difficulty finding all the scientific-technical evidence in this field in a comprehensive training, which fits their personal needs or obligations.

That's why TECH leaves all these shortcomings aside with a complete Postgraduate diploma. The program has been designed for its graduates to delve specifically into the nutritional requirements faced by water sports athletes. Topics such as endurance and power, energy metabolism, ergogenic aids, body composition and other trends to regulate the diet of competitors are addressed. In addition, the curriculum also examines some combat sports and weightlifting. It also takes a comprehensive look at nutritional trends that help prevent injuries or counteract their long-term impact.

While the program is based on updated and exclusive content, students also have a 100% online methodology, i.e., they are not subject to any type of attendance. Consequently, the materials are accessible 24 hours a day and it is possible to analyze them iwhenever and wherever you want. Also, this academic itinerary is distinguished by its teaching staff, which includes a prestigious International Guest Director who conducts exhaustive Masterclasses.

The Masterclasses of this university program are led by an International Guest Director of extensive professional expertise in the field of Nutrition focused on Aquatic Sports”

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

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Nutrition in Aquatic Sports
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which it is conceived gather scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are indispensable 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

TECH's methodology stands out for implementing the avant-garde Relearning system and the analysis of real cases: an unparalleled opportunity to acquire theoretical and practical skills”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the sector who contribute their work experience to this specializing 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. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

A flexible academic itinerary, without strict schedules, in which you will be able to access the contents 24 hours a day, 7 days a week"

You will master the performance limitations that may be experienced by competitors in specific water sports such as water polo or surfing"

The syllabus of this Postgraduate diploma from TECH will cover different innovative aspects that students will analyze over a little more than 6 months. It is a program in which they will delve into the history and reality of water sports. Also, in the academic itinerary aspects such as the preparation for the competition, the programming of the season, the body composition of the players and the best nutrition strategies to prevent injuries and other residual affections will be covered. At the same time, the program is supported by an exclusive 100% online methodology and its contents will be fully accessible from day one.  

The history of Aquatic Sports to the specific physiology involved in these sports activities will be addressed in this Postgraduate diploma”

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, etc.)
1.2.2. Aquatic Sports on the Water (Surfing, Sailing, Canoeing, etc.)

1.3. The Basic Characteristics of Water Sports

1.3.1. Aquatic Sports in the Water (Swimming, Water polo, etc.)
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. Education

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. Hydration

1.9. Post-Competition

1.9.1. Hydration
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
2.4.2. Programming

2.5. Definition Stages

2.5.1. Carbohydrates
2.5.2. Protein

2.6. Pre-Competition

2.6.1. Peak 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. Hydration
2.8.2. Protein

2.9. Ergogenic Aids

2.9.1. Creatine
2.9.2. Whey Protein

Module 3. The Injury Period

3.1. Introduction
3.2. Prevention of Injuries in Athletes

3.2.1. Relative Energy Availability in Sport
3.2.2. Oral Health and Injury Implications
3.2.3. Fatigue, Nutrition and Injuries
3.2.4. Sleep, Nutrition and Injuries

3.3. Phases of Injury

3.3.1. Immobilization Phase. Inflammation and Changes Occurring during this Phase
3.3.2. Return of Activity Phase

3.4. Energy Intake during the Period of Injury
3.5. Macronutrient Intake during the Period of Injury

3.5.1. Carbohydrate Intake
3.5.2. Fat Intake
3.5.3. Protein Intake

3.6. Intake of Micronutrients of Special Interest during Injury
3.7. Sports Supplements with Evidence during the Period of Injury

3.7.1. Creatine
3.7.2. Omega 3
3.7.3. Others

3.8. Tendon and Ligament Injuries

3.8.1. Introduction to Tendon and Ligament Injuries. Tendon Structure
3.8.2. Collagen, Gelatin and Vitamin C. Can They Help?
3.8.3. Other Nutrients Involved in Collagen Synthesis

3.9. The Return to Competition

3.9.1. Nutritional Considerations in the Return to Competition

3.10. Interesting Case Studies in Scientific Injury Literature

You will have access to a library of multimedia resources 7 days a week, 24 hours a day"