Through this Postgraduate certificate, based on Relearning, you will master the basics of Sports Nutrition and design personalized food programs to meet the specific needs of athletes”

In the field of Sports Physiotherapy, Sports Nutrition Assessment has become an emerging and increasingly relevant field for companies. It is an essential tool in the clinical practice of specialists, allowing the identification of nutritional imbalances, specific deficiencies and individual needs of athletes. In this way, physiotherapists are able to plan personalized nutritional interventions that contribute significantly to optimizing sports performance and preventing sports injuries. However, in order to provide a comprehensive approach, specialists need to have comprehensive knowledge of the principles of nutrition and its connection to sports performance.   

In view of this reality, TECH launches a pioneering and very complete Postgraduate certificate in Nutritional Assessment of Athletes. The syllabus will address issues ranging from Anthropometric Assessment or Body Composition to the Monitoring of athletes. In this way, graduates will effectively evaluate the dietary intake of athletes and detect possible areas for improvement. In line with this, the didactic materials will delve into the importance of ensuring caloric and protein intake to meet both energy and recovery needs during training or competition. Thanks to this, professionals will design individualized nutrition plans to optimize the well-being of their clients. In addition, the program will feature the participation of a prestigious International Guest Director, who will provide recent innovations in areas such as Monitoring or Basal Status of users.  

On the other hand, TECH offers a 100% online educational environment to suit the needs of physiotherapists. Through the Relearning teaching system, based on the repetition of key concepts to fix knowledge and facilitate learning, flexibility is combined with a robust pedagogical approach. Specialists will also find a wide range of additional resources (such as case studies or specialized readings) on the Virtual Campus.  

A renowned International Guest Director will give a thorough Masterclass to show you the latest advances in the Nutritional Assessment of Athletes”

This Postgraduate certificate in Nutritional Assessment of Athletes 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 Sports Nutrition in Specific Populations
• The graphic, schematic and practical contents with which it is conceived provide scientific 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

You will delve into the particularities of the Wada List and ensure that your interventions scrupulously comply with anti-doping regulations”

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.

Looking to incorporate the most innovative techniques for Athlete Monitoring into your practice? Master them with this revolutionary program in just 6 weeks"

You will position yourself in the job market thanks to this 100% online university program, which adapts to your needs and allows for immersive learning"

With this university program, physical therapists will have a comprehensive vision of the principles of Nutrition and its importance for both sports performance and injury recovery. The academic itinerary will deepen in Biochemical Assessment, taking into account aspects such as Hemogram and Overtraining Markers. Also, the syllabus will analyze issues such as changes in body composition after periods of transition, monitoring of athletes or the calculation of the rate of sweating. Therefore, graduates will design nutritional supplementation strategies based on the specific needs of each athlete and the training objectives.  

Effectively interpret the results of the Nutritional Assessment and will design the most appropriate dietary or supplementation plans for each of your clients”

Module 1. Evaluation of Athletes at Different Times of the Season 

1.1. Biochemical Evaluation  

1.1.1. Blood Count: 
1.1.2. Overtraining Markers 

1.2. Anthropometric Assessment 

1.2.1. Body Composition 
1.2.2. ISAK Profile 

1.3. Preseason 

1.3.1. High Workload 
1.3.2. Assuring Caloric and Protein Intake 

1.4. Competitive Season 

1.4.1. Sports Performance 
1.4.2. Recovery between Games 

1.5. Transition Period 

1.5.1. Vacation Period 
1.5.2. Changes in Body Composition 

1.6. Travel 

1.6.1. Tournaments during the Season 
1.6.2. Off-Season Tournaments (World Cups, European Cups and The Olympic Games) 

1.7. Athlete Monitoring 

1.7.1. Basal Athlete Status 
1.7.2. Evolution during the Season 

1.8. Sweat Rate Calculation 

1.8.1. Hydric Losses 
1.8.2. Calculation Protocol 

1.9. Multidisciplinary Work 

1.9.1. The Role of the Nutritionist in the Athlete's Environment 
1.9.2. Communication with the Rest of the Areas 

1.10. Doping 

1.10.1. WADA List 
1.10.2. Anti-doping Tests 

You will reach your full potential as a Physical Therapist in the field of Nutritional Assessment of Athletes through the most pragmatic and comprehensive teaching materials on the academic market. Enroll now!"