Society demands veterinary professionals specialized in equines and with extensive knowledge in Exercise Physiology. Think no more and train with us”

To achieve maximum sporting performance of the horse it is important to know how to enhance the three basic capabilities of an athlete: endurance or aerobic capacity, speed or anaerobic capacity and strength. Thus, the basics of physical training and its application to the various equestrian disciplines will be presented. 

Before programming a training program, it is necessary to know what level of physical fitness a particular horse is starting from. Before programming a training program, it is necessary to know what level of physical fitness a particular horse is starting from. Based on these data, a training program can be designed more precisely, a reduction in the level of physical fitness can be detected and the possible causes can be investigated before the appearance of pathologies with clinical manifestations, and the rider can be advised, helping to establish a competition strategy. In addition, the control of training intensity reduces the risk of overtraining. 

A stress test is also very useful to evaluate the possible causes involved in the lack or loss of performance of a sport horse. The monitoring of the functional indices obtained from the stress test over the course of an equestrian season will allow the identification of the loss of performance towards a specific group of pathologies. 

There are several pathologies that are linked to the performance of physical activity, such as heat stroke, rhabdomyolysis, exhaustion syndrome, hydroelectrolytic alterations, cardiac arrhythmias, synchronous diaphragmatic flutter, etc. It is therefore important to know how to act in the face of exhaustion syndrome, not only with regard to treatment, but also to the establishment of effective preventive measures.  

This postgraduate certificate provides students with specialized tools and skills to successfully develop their professional activity, working on key competencies such as knowledge of the reality and daily practice of the veterinary professional, and developing responsibility in the monitoring and supervision of their work, as well as communication skills in a teamwork environment.

As it is an online program, students will not be bound by fixed schedules or the need to move to another physical location, but rather, they can access the content at any time of the day, balancing their professional or personal life with their academic life.

Don't miss the opportunity to study this postgraduate certificate in Exercise Physiology. It's the perfect opportunity to advance your career"

This postgraduate certificate in Exercise Physiology contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important featur es include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in equine physiotherapy and rehabilitation
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional development
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Exercise Physiology
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any device with an Internet connection

This postgraduate certificate is the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher programme to expand your existing knowledge in Exercise Physiology”

Its teaching staff includes professionals from the veterinary field, who bring the experience of their work to this qualification, as well as recognized specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its 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 throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in Exercise Physiology. 

This program comes with the best educational material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

This 100% online postgraduate certificate will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The postgraduate certificate in Exercise Physiology is aimed at facilitating the performance of the veterinary professional with the latest advances and newest treatments in the sector.  

Our goal is to provide quality knowledge so that our students become the best in their profession"

General Objectives

• Plan and time a program according to the horse's fitness level, competitive objectives and the type of equestrian discipline
• Design a stress test according to the equestrian discipline in which the horse participates, deciding which parameters should be measured and their interpretation
• Establish the diagnostic protocol to be followed in the case of a horse with loss/ reduction/ lack of sporting performance
• Develop a protocol for the treatment and prevention of pathologies associated with physical exercise and training, including overtraining syndrome

Specific Objectives

• Examine respiratory, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal changes in response to submaximal and maximal, short and long duration, and intermittent exercises
• Understand the importance of histological and biochemical muscle changes with training and their impact on aerobic capacity and the respiratory, cardiovascular and metabolic response to exercise
• Establish how heart rate and blood lactate monitoring is performed, as well as measurement of ventilatory volumes and VO2 oxygen consumption
• Identify the mechanisms of thermoregulation of a horse in sport, the associated pathologies, their consequences and the protocol of action in case of thermoregulatory alterations
• Specify training strategies to develop oxidative potential, strength and anaerobic capacity
• Present strategies to reduce or delay the onset of fatigue during various types of exercise

A path to achieve training and professional growth that will propel you towards a greater level of competitiveness in the employment market"