Postgraduate diploma Muscular and Metabolic Physiology

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Muscular and Metabolic Physiology encompasses a wide range of biological processes that are crucial to the proper functioning of the human body. From force generation to energy production, these processes are fundamental to health and physical performance at all stages of life. As such, pharmacists need to have an in-depth knowledge of this subject in order to provide more effective and specialized care for patients suffering from conditions such as muscular disorders, metabolic diseases or health problems linked to physical activity. That's why TECH is implementing a pioneering qualification dedicated to muscle and metabolic dynamics during exercise. What's more, it is taught 100% online.

University certificate

duration

24 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

18 ECTS

financing up to

6 months

Price

The world's largest faculty of pharmacy”

Description

With this 100% online program, you will elevate your skills to provide optimal individualized advice to patients suffering from muscular and metabolic disorders”

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The World Health Organization warns that diseases linked to physical inactivity and metabolic disorders represent a significant burden for healthcare on a global scale. One example of this is obesity, which affects approximately 4 billion people. Faced with this reality, pharmacists need to understand the underlying mechanisms of Muscular and Metabolic Physiology to effectively address these health challenges. However, this can be challenging for professionals given their heavy workload and difficulty in balancing their work and leisure time.

To facilitate this task, TECH has developed an innovative program in Muscular and Metabolic Physiology. The academic itinerary will delve into issues such as muscle structure, carbohydrate metabolism or mixed bioenergetics of muscle fibers. Likewise, the syllabus will analyze the nutritional demands of athletes at different stages of the course (such as the pre-season, the competitive season or the holiday period). This will enable graduates to identify specific dietary needs at each moment and provide personalized advice to users according to their sports objectives. The program will also focus on the diet of Parathletes, examining specific factors such as their physiology, biomechanics or metabolism. In addition, a prestigious International Guest Director will offer a rigorous master class to examine the most recent advances in ergogenic aids.

TECH provides a 100% online methodology, adapted to the needs of pharmaceutical professionals who need to improve themselves and, at the same time, remain active in the workplace. In the same way, the university program stands out for implementing the disruptive Relearning system that avoids the memorization of concepts in an archaic way and, instead, enables their assimilation in a practical way. All of this, in addition to the advantage that specialists can plan their own schedules and delve into the contents at any time.

A renowned International Guest Director will offer an intensive Masterclass to bring you closer to the latest advances in Nutritional Supplements”

This Postgraduate diploma in Muscular and Metabolic Physiology 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 Nutrition and Dietetics
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

You will delve into the most cutting-edge techniques of Nutritional Monitoring of the athlete”

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.

Do you want to specialize in nutritional counseling for Parathletes? Achieve it through this program in only 6 months"

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With TECH's Relearning system you will focus on the most relevant concepts and you will enjoy a totally natural learning process"

Syllabus

With this program, pharmacists will understand the interrelationship between muscle function and metabolic processes, as well as their impact on both physical performance and overall health. The curriculum will delve into cardiovascular, ventilatory and hormonal adaptations related to physical exercise. Likewise, the syllabus will delve into the Nutritional Assessment of athletes during different moments of the season. The program will also delve into the dietary demands of parathletes, taking into account their metabolism, physiology and biomechanics. In this way, pharmacists will recommend to their clients the most appropriate caloric and protein intake to ensure their energy.

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You will recommend the most advanced drugs to combat muscular and metabolic disorders, including nutrients to optimize sports performance”

Module 1. Muscular and Metabolic Physiology Related to Exercise

1.1. Cardiovascular Adaptations Related to Exercise

1.1.1. Increased Systolic Volume
1.1.2. Decreased Heart Rate

1.2. Ventilatory Adaptations Related to Exercise

1.2.1. Changes in the Ventilatory Volume
1.2.2. Changes in Oxygen Consumption

1.3. Hormonal Adaptations Related to Exercise

1.3.1. Cortisol
1.3.2. Testosterone

1.4. Muscle Structure and Types of Muscle Fibers

1.4.1. Muscle Fiber
1.4.2. Type I Muscle Fiber
1.4.3. Type II Muscle Fibers

1.5. The Concept of Lactic Threshold
1.6. ATP and Phosphagen Metabolism

1.6.1. Metabolic Pathways for ATP Resynthesis during Exercise
1.6.2. Phosphagen Metabolism

1.7. Carbohydrate Metabolism

1.7.1. Carbohydrate Mobilization during Exercise
1.7.2. Types of Glycolysis

1.8. Lipid Metabolism

1.8.1. Lipolisis
1.8.2. Fat Oxidation during Exercise
1.8.3. Ketone Bodies

1.9. Protein Metabolism

1.9.1. Ammonium Metabolism
1.9.2. Amino Acid Oxidation

1.10. Mixed Bioenergetics of Muscle Fibers

1.10.1. Energy Sources and their Relation to Exercise
1.10.2. Factors Determining the Use of One or Another Energy Source during Exercise

Module 2. Evaluation of the Athlete at Different Times of the Season

2.1. Biochemical Evaluation

2.1.1. Blood Count
2.1.2. Overtraining Markers

2.2. Anthropometric Evaluation

2.2.1. Body Composition
2.2.2. ISAK Profile

2.3. Preseason

2.3.1. High Workload
2.3.2. Assuring Caloric and Protein Intake

2.4. Competitive Season

2.4.1. Sports Performance
2.4.2. Recovery between Games

2.5. Transition Period

2.5.1. Vacation Period
2.5.2. Changes in Body Composition
2.5.3. Travel

2.6. Tournaments during the Season

2.6.1. Off-season Tournaments (World Cups, European Cups and The Olympic Games)

2.7. Athlete Monitoring

2.7.1. Basal Athlete Status
2.7.2. Evolution during the Season

2.8. Sweat Rate Calculation

2.8.1. Hydric Losses
2.8.2. Calculation Protocol

2.9. Multidisciplinary Work

2.9.1. The Role of the Nutritionist in the Athlete's Environment
2.9.2. Communication with the Rest of the Areas

2.10. Doping

2.10.1. WADA List
2.10.2. Anti-doping Tests

Module 3. Parathletes

3.1. Classification and Categories in Parathletes

3.1.1. What is a Parathlete?
3.1.2. How are Parathletes Classified?

3.2. Sports Science in Parathletes

3.2.1. Metabolism and Physiology
3.2.2. Biomechanics
3.2.3. Psychology

3.3. Energy Requirements and Hydration in Parathletes

3.3.1. Optimal Energy Demands for Training
3.3.2. Hydration Planning before, during and after Training and Competitions

3.4. Nutritional Problems in the Different Categories of Para Athletes According to Pathology or Anomaly

3.4.1. Spinal Cord Injuries
3.4.2. Cerebral Palsy and Acquired Brain Injuries
3.4.3. Amputees
3.4.4. Vision and Hearing Impairment
3.4.5. Intellectual Impairments

3.5. Nutritional Planning in Para-Sport Athletes with Spinal Cord Injury and Cerebral Palsy and Acquired Brain Injury

3.5.1. Nutritional Requirements (Macro and Micronutrients) Sweating and Fluid Replacement during Exercise

3.6. Nutritional Planning in Paraathletes with Amputations

3.6.1. Energy Requirements
3.6.2. Macronutrients
3.6.3. Thermoregulation and Hydration
3.6.4. Nutritional Issues Related to Prosthetics

3.7. Planning and Nutritional Problems in Para Athletes with Vision-Hearing Impairment and Intellectual Impairment

3.7.1. Sports Nutrition Problems with Visual Impairment: Retinitis Pigmentosa, Diabetic Retinopathy, Albinism, Stagardt's Disease and Hearing Pathologies.
3.7.2. Sports Nutrition Problems in Para-Athletes with Intellectual Deficiencies: Down Syndrome, Autism and Asperger's and Phenylketonuria

3.8. Body Composition in Parathletes

3.8.1. Measurement Techniques
3.8.2. Factors Influencing the Reliability of Different Measurement Methods

3.9. Pharmacology and Nutrient Interactions

3.9.1. Different Types of Drugs Taken by Parathletes
3.9.2. Micronutrient Deficiencies in Parathletes

3.10. Ergogenic Aids

3.10.1. Potentially Beneficial Supplements for Parathletes
3.10.2. Adverse Effects on Health and Contamination and Doping Problems Due to the Intake of Ergogenic Aids

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An academic experience without schedules or on-site classes that you can access from any device with an Internet connection. Enroll now!”

Postgraduate Diploma in Muscular and Metabolic Physiology

Muscle and metabolic physiology is a fascinating branch of science that explores how our muscles work together with our metabolism to keep us healthy and moving. For pharmacists, understanding these processes is critical, as it allows them to have an in-depth understanding of how drugs can affect muscle function and metabolic processes in the human body. Based on this, TECH Global University has developed its Postgraduate Diploma in Muscular and Metabolic Physiology for Pharmacists. An online postgraduate course created with the highest academic standards that will complement your studies in a dynamic and flexible way. In the syllabus, carefully designed by a team of experts, you will find relevant aspects such as the fundamentals of muscle physiology and the anatomical and physiological bases, to the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in muscle contraction. You will learn how the nervous system controls muscle movements and function, and how different muscle fibers adapt to the demands of exercise and physical activity.

Master muscle and metabolic physiology

As a pharmacist, you will gain key insights into the impact of drugs on muscle and metabolic physiology. You will study the effects of drugs on muscle function and metabolic processes, and understand how this knowledge can be applied to pharmacy practice to improve the health and well-being of patients. In addition, you will delve into metabolic physiology and its relationship to this physical performance. You will explore how the human body utilizes nutrients and processes them through various metabolic pathways to generate energy and maintain homeostatic balance. You will learn about carbohydrate, lipid and protein metabolism, as well as the energy systems used during exercise and recovery. In short, this program represents the best opportunity to qualify as an expert in this field.