People who perform intense Physical Exercise on a regular basis need to eat a balanced diet rich in nutrients, so it is important to have Professionals capable of guiding them in nutritional matters”

Most of the factors that determine health are linked to both diet and the regular practice of physical exercise. In the case of the athlete, a balanced diet has to provide sufficient energy to cover all needs, and should provide all nutrients in adequate amounts, taking into account individual characteristics and needs, and adapting the intake to the type of sport performed and the specific training of each person.

An adequate diet, in terms of quantity and quality, before, during and after physical-sports activity is essential to optimize performance. However, it is necessary to keep in mind that a good diet cannot substitute for improper training or regular physical fitness, since an inadequate diet can impair performance in a well-trained athlete.

The professional master’s degree in Sports Nutrition for Nursing aims to be a tool to help nurses in relation to the comprehensive care of the user who practices some kind of physical-sports activity, both for healthy purposes and in competition, and aims to study the relationship and importance of nutrition and physical-sports activity and provide current scientific knowledge that demonstrates the beneficial effects of exercise, as well as the mechanisms by which it enhances health.

As it is an online program, the student is not constrained by fixed schedules or the need to move to another physical location, but rather, they can access the contents at any time of the day, allowing them to balance their professional or personal life with their academic life as they please.

Nurses specialized in sports nutrition are an added value in healthcare facilities. Join our community of learners and add a plus to your resume with this high quality program”

This professional master’s degree in Sports Nutrition for Nursing contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. Its most notable features are:

• The graphic, schematic and practical contents of the course are designed to provide all the essential information required for professional practice
• It contains exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system, designed for decision making for patients with nutritional challenges.
• 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 professional master’s degree is 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 for Nursing, you will obtain a degree from TECH Technological University”

It includes, in its teaching staff, professionals belonging to the field of nutrition, who pour into this course the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities. 

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the nurse to learn in a situated and contextual way, i.e. a simulated environment that will provide immersive qualification 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 throughout the program. To do so, the nurse will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system developed by recognized experts in Sports Nutrition for Nursing with extensive teaching experience. 

This program offers training in simulated environments, which provides an immersive learning experience designed to train for real-life situations"

This 100% online professional master’s degree will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The main objective of the program is the development of theoretical and practical learning, so that the nurse can master in a practical and rigorous way the study of sports nutrition. 

Our goal is to strive for academic excellence and to help you grow in your profession”

General Objectives

• Update the nutritionist's knowledge on new trends in human nutrition, both in health and in pathological situations through evidence-based medicine
• Promote work strategies based on the practical knowledge of the new trends in nutrition and its application to adult pathologies, where nutrition plays a fundamental role in treatment
• Encourage the acquisition of technical skills and abilities, through a powerful audiovisual system, and the possibility of development through online simulation workshops and/or specific training
• Encourage professional stimulation through continuous education and research
• Train the professional for research into patients with nutritional problems

Specific Objectives

Module 1. New Developments in Food 

• Analyze the different methods for assessing nutritional status 
• Interpret and integrate anthropometric, clinical, biochemical, hematological, immunological, and pharmacological data in the patient's nutritional assessment and dietary-nutritional treatment 

Module 2. Current Trends in Nutrition 

• Early detection and assessment of quantitative and qualitative deviations from the nutritional balance due to excess or deficiency 
• Describe the composition and utilities of new foods 

Module 3. Assessment of Nutritional Status and Diet Practical Application 

• Explain the different techniques and products of basic and advanced nutritional support related to the nutrition of the patient 
• Explain the correct use of ergogenic aids 

Module 4. Sports Nutrition 

• Explain the current anti-doping regulations 
• Identify psychological disorders related to the practice of sport and nutrition 

Module 5. Muscle and Metabolic Physiology Associated with Exercise 

• Gain an in-depth understanding of the structure of skeletal muscle 
• Understand in depth the functioning of skeletal muscle 
• Deepen understanding of the most important changes that occur in athletes 
• To delve into the mechanisms of energy production based on the type of exercise performed 
• Deepen understanding of the interaction between the different energy systems that make up the muscle energy metabolism 

Module 6. Vegetarianism and Veganism 

• 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 

Module 7. Different Stages or Specific Groups 

• Explain the specific physiological characteristics to be taken into account in the nutritional approach of different groups 
• In-depth understanding of the external and internal factors that influence the nutritional approach to these groups 

Module 8. Nutrition for Functional Recovery and Rehabilitation 

• Approach the concept of integral nutrition as a key element in the process of readaptation and functional recovery 
• Distinguish the different structures and properties of both macronutrients and micronutrients 
• Prioritize the importance of both water intake and hydration in the recovery process 
• Analyze the different types of phytochemicals and their essential role in improving the state of health and regeneration of the organism 

Module 9. Food, Health and Disease Prevention: Current Problems and Recommendations for the General Population 

• Analyze patients' eating habits, as well as their problems and motivation 
• Update nutritional recommendations based on scientific evidence for application in clinical practice 
• Prepare for the design of nutritional education and patient care strategies 

Module 10. Nutritional status assessment and calculation of personalized nutritional plans, recommendations and follow-up 

• Adequate assessment of the clinical case, interpretation of causes and risks 
• Customized calculation of nutritional plans taking into account all individual variables 
• Planning nutritional plans and models for a comprehensive and practical recommendation 
  
  

An opportunity created for professionals who are looking for an intensive and effective program to take a significant step forward in their profession”