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

During sports practice, different problems arise that have their origin or solution in nutrition and/or sports supplementation. Athletes with special situations can often be neglected due to the lack of knowledge of the professional who attends them, so this Postgraduate diploma trains students to be able to act as reference professionals in Sports Nutrition focused on athletes in special situations.

This Postgraduate diploma focuses on the aspects less studied during the university career, allowing to broaden the knowledge necessary to cover a wide spectrum of potential athletes, as well as to meet their nutritional needs. 

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. The teachers of this Postgraduate diploma are professionals who seek excellence in their teaching and work, teaching in university centers and working with athletes to maximize their performance.

The Postgraduate diploma has multimedia content that helps to acquire the knowledge taught, developed with the latest educational technology. At the same time, it will allow the student a contextual and situated learning, within a simulated environment that provides training focused on solving real problems.

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.

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

This Postgraduate diploma in Sports Nutrition in Diabetes, Vegetarianism and Veganism for Nutritionists contains the most complete and updated scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include: 

• The graphic, schematic, and eminently 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.

This Postgraduate diploma may be the best investment you can make in the selection of a refresher program for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Sports Nutrition in Diabetes, Vegetarianism and Veganism for Nutritionists, you will obtain a Postgraduate diploma qualification from TECH Global University"

Its teaching staff includes professionals belonging to the field of nutrition, who contribute their work experience to this training, as well as renowned specialists from reference 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 training programmed to train 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 academic year. The professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in sports nutrition. 

The Postgraduate diploma allows training in simulated environments, which provide immersive learning programmed to train for real situations"

This 100% online Postgraduate diploma will allow you to combine 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 Sports Nutrition in Diabetes, Vegetarianism and Veganism for Nutritionists contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market” 

Module 1. Different Stages or Specific Population Groups

1.1. Nutrition in the Female Athlete

1.1.1. Limiting Factors
1.1.2. Requirements 

1.2. Menstrual Cycle

1.2.1. The Luteal Phase
1.2.2. The Follicular Phase

1.3. Triad

1.3.1. Amenorrea
1.3.2. Osteoporosis

1.4. Nutrition in the Pregnant Female Athlete

1.4.1. Energy Requirements
1.4.2. Micronutrients

1.5. The Effects of Physical Exercise on the Child Athlete

1.5.1. Strength Training
1.5.2. Endurance Training

1.6. Nutritional Education in the Child Athlete

1.6.1. Sugar
1.6.2. Eating Disorders

1.7. Nutritional Requirements in the Child Athlete

1.7.1. Carbohydrates
1.7.2. Proteins

1.8. Changes Associated with Aging

1.8.1. % Body Fat
1.8.2. Muscle Mass

1.9. Main Problems in the Older Athlete

1.9.1. Joints
1.9.2. Cardiovascular Health

1.10. Interesting Supplements for Older Athletes

1.10.1. Whey Protein
1.10.2. Creatine

Module 2. Vegetarianism and Veganism

2.1. Vegetarianism and Veganism in the History of Sport

2.1.1. The Beginnings of Veganism in Sport
2.1.2. Vegetarian Athletes Today

2.2. Different Types of Vegan Food

2.2.1. The Vegan Athlete
2.2.2. The Vegetarian Athlete

2.3. Common Errors in the Vegan Athlete

2.3.1. Energy Balance.
2.3.2. Protein Consumption

2.4. Vitamin B12

2.4.1. B12 Supplementation
2.4.2. Bioavailability of Spirulina Algae

2.5. Protein Sources in the Vegan/Vegetarian Diet

2.5.1. Protein Quality
2.5.2. Environmental Sustainability

2.6. Other Key Nutrients in Vegans 

2.6.1. Conversion of ALA to EPA/DHA
2.6.2. Fe, Ca, Vit-D and Zn.

2.7. Biochemical Assessment/Nutritional Deficiencies

2.7.1. Anaemia
2.7.2. Sarcopenia

2.8. Vegan vs. Omnivorous Food

2.8.1. Evolutionary Food
2.8.2. Current Food

2.9. Ergogenic Aids

2.9.1. Creatine
2.9.2. Vegetable Protein

2.10. Factors that Decrease Nutrient Absorption

2.10.1. High Fiber Intake
2.10.2. Oxalates

Module 3. The Type 1 Diabetic Athlete

3.1. Knowing about Diabetes and its Pathology

3.1.1. The Incidence of Diabetes
3.1.2. Pathophysiology of Diabetes
3.1.3. The Consequences of Diabetes

3.2. Exercise Physiology in People with Diabetes

3.2.1. Maximal, Submaximal Exercise and Muscle Metabolism during Exercise
3.2.2. Differences in the Metabolic Level during Exercise in People with Diabetes

3.3. Exercise in People with Type 1 Diabetes

3.3.1. Exercise in People with Type 1 Diabetes
3.3.2. Exercise Duration and Carbohydrate Intake

3.4. Exercise in People with Type 2 Diabetes. Blood Sugar Control

3.4.1. Risks of Physical Activity in People with Type 2 Diabetes
3.4.2. Benefits of Exercise in People with Type 2 Diabetes

3.5. Exercise in Children and Adolescents with Diabetes

3.5.1. Metabolic Effects of Exercise
3.5.2. Precautions during Exercise

3.6. Insulin Therapy and Exercise

3.6.1. Insulin Infusion Pump
3.6.2. Types of Insulins

3.7. Nutritional Strategies during Sport and Exercise in Type 1 Diabetes

3.7.1. From Theory to Practice
3.7.2. Carbohydrate Intake Before, During and After Physical Exercise
3.7.3. Hydration Before, During and After Physical Exercise

3.8. Nutritional Planning in Endurance Sports

3.8.1. Marathon
3.8.2. Cycling

3.9. Nutritional Planning in Team Sports

3.9.1. Soccer
3.9.2. Rugby

3.10. Sports Supplements and Diabetes

3.10.1. Potentially Beneficial Supplements for Athletes with Diabetes

A unique, key and decisive training experience to boost your professional development"