Vegetarianism and Veganism in Physical Activity and Sports

Thanks to this 100% online Postgraduate certificate, you will plan the most balanced and adapted diets for both vegetarian and vegan athletes. You will considerably optimize their sports performance!” 

Vegetarianism is gaining more and more popularity among athletes due to a variety of reasons, ranging from moral values to the desire to improve health or sports performance. As a result, physical therapists face a number of challenges during their clinical practice, not the least of which is ensuring that their clients receive adequate nutrition to support their sports activity and promote recovery from potential injuries. In view of this, specialists must stay at the forefront of the most effective vegetable protein sources, as well as other food supplements to cover possible nutritional deficiencies (such as Vitamin B12 or Iron).  

To support them in this task, TECH presents an innovative Postgraduate certificate in Vegetarianism and Veganism in Physical Activity and Sports. Designed by experts in this field, the academic itinerary will examine the different types of vegetarian nutrition, while at the same time delving into the most frequent errors of vegan athletes (among which the energy balance stands out). In line with this, students will analyze the importance of B12 supplementation for muscle recovery, red blood cell production and maintenance of the central nervous system. Therefore, graduates will be able to assess the nutritional status of vegetarian or vegan athletes and plan balanced diets adapted to their specific needs (considering factors such as caloric requirements). In addition, a renowned International Guest Director will give a rigorous Masterclass that will allow specialists to enhance their practical skills and learn about the latest scientific postulates in this booming field. 

The course is taught in a 100% online methodology. Therefore, specialists will be able to embark on their learning process at any time of the day with the benefit of time flexibility. For this, all they will need is an electronic device with Internet access to enter the Virtual Campus (such as a computer or tablet).  

A prestigious International Guest Director will offer an intensive Masterclass in which he will address the latest scientific evidence on Vegetarianism and Veganism in relation to sports performance” 

This Postgraduate certificate in Vegetarianism and Veganism in Physical Activity and Sports contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:  

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Sports Nutrition in Specific Populations
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents with which it is conceived gather scientific and practical information on those disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out 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

You will delve into the factors that decrease nutrient absorption, allowing you to provide individualized dietary advice that will prevent exercise-related injuries” 

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 and experienced experts.

The program will include a wide range of multimedia resources, such as interactive summaries or explanatory videos, for you to delve into Protein Intake in a dynamic way"

Through TECH's disruptive Relearning methodology, you will integrate all the knowledge in an optimal way to successfully achieve the results you are looking for"

After completing this Postgraduate certificate, Physiotherapy professionals will stand out for their exhaustive knowledge of the fundamentals of Vegetarianism and Veganism, as well as their effects on Physical Activity or Sport. Therefore, graduates will be able to identify and manage possible nutritional health deficiencies associated with this subject. In this sense, physiotherapists will nourish their practice with the most advanced strategies to plan balanced diets that promote optimal sports performance. Likewise, experts will be characterized by keeping in mind the ethical, environmental and sustainability considerations linked to plant-based diets in the sports environment.  

You will acquire skills to efficiently identify and address nutritional deficiencies in both vegetarian and vegan athletes”

General Objectives

• Handle advanced knowledge on nutritional planning in professional and non-professional athletes for the healthy performance of physical exercise
• Manage advanced knowledge on nutritional planning in professional athletes of various fields in order to achieve maximum sports performance
• Learn advanced knowledge about nutritional planning in professional athletes from team sports to achieve the highest sports performance 
• Manage and consolidate the initiative, entrepreneurial spirit to implement projects related to nutrition in physical activity and sport
• Know how to incorporate the different scientific advances into one' s own professional field 
• Acquire skills to work in a multidisciplinary environment
• Gain an advanced understanding of the context in which the area of their specialty is developed
• Manage advanced skills in the detection of possible signs of nutritional changes associated with sports activities
• Manage the necessary skills through the teaching-learning process that will allow them to continue specializing and learning in the field of Nutrition in sports, both through the contacts established with teachers and professionals of the Master’s Degree as well as independently
• Specialize in the structure of muscle tissue and its role in sports
• Gain knowledge about the energetic and nutritional needs of athletes in different pathophysiological situations
• Specialize in the energy and nutritional needs of athletes in different age and gender specific situations 
• Specialize in dietary strategies for the prevention and treatment of the injured athlete 
• Specialize in the energetic and nutritional needs of child athletes

Specific Objectives

• Differentiate between the different types of vegetarian athletes 
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the main mistakes made 
• Treat the notable nutritional deficiencies of sportsmen and sportswomen 
• Manage skills to provide the athlete with the best tools when combining foods 

Your goal of professional improvement will be much closer thanks to the sports performance-oriented nutritional strategies that this university program will offer you”