Introduction to the Program

An exhaustive and 100% online program, exclusive to TECH, with an international perspective supported by our affiliation with The Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences”

Optimizing athletic performance and reducing the risk of injuries are fundamental aspects in the field of training. Today, the combination of Prevention and Rehabilitation strategies is essential to ensure the continuity of sports practice without interruptions due to musculoskeletal conditions. Through approaches based on movement science and biomechanics, it is possible to minimize the incidence of injuries and promote more efficient recovery.

Therefore, this Master's Degree in Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation will provide professionals with specialized knowledge to design plans tailored to various sports disciplines. In fact, with updated content and a practical approach, advanced strategies in exercise prescription, performance optimization, and functional recovery will be facilitated. Additionally, competencies in identifying risk factors and applying innovative methodologies for injury prevention will be strengthened, contributing to the improvement of quality in sports practice.

Subsequently, with a 100% online methodology, this university program will allow access to content at any time of the day and from any device with an internet connection. Thanks to the Relearning method, dynamic training will be promoted based on the strategic repetition of key concepts, facilitating the assimilation and practical application of knowledge. Furthermore, an International Guest Director will deliver 10 exclusive and innovative Masterclasses.

Additionally, through membership in The Chartered Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (CASES), students will have access to exclusive educational resources, discounts on events and specialized publications, and practical benefits such as professional insurance. Students will also be able to integrate into an active community, participate in committees, and obtain accreditations that boost their development, visibility, and professional projection in the field of sports and exercise science.

Thanks to the guidance of a prestigious international guest and exclusive Masterclasses, you will establish yourself as a leader in reducing the risk of injury in training”

This Master's Degree in Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation 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 Sports Injury Prevention 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 practice 
  • Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning 
  • Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in the sports field 
  • Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection work 
  • Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection 

You will enhance your competencies in fitness assessment for a comprehensive evaluation of physical performance” 

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 that is programmed to train students in real situations.

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 an immersive learning experience designed to prepare for real-life situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the student 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. 

You will optimize your knowledge in various methodologies to improve physical condition, applying the best evidence-based strategies”

You will delve into the most effective approaches to correct deficient movement patterns, preventing injuries”

Syllabus

This academic pathway focuses on Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation, providing fundamental tools to address common injuries in athletes. In fact, understanding these disorders enables professionals to develop preventive strategies, reducing their incidence during training. Additionally, there will be a deep dive into the use of specific exercises for rehabilitation, facilitating the creation of personalized recovery plans that optimize healing. Moreover, nutrition for functional recovery will be addressed as a crucial complement, improving recovery time and enhancing performance, thereby strengthening professional competence in this area. 

You will have access to a Virtual Campus enriched with high-quality multimedia material to deepen your knowledge of specific exercises for rehabilitation” 

Module 1. Personal Training

1.1. Personal Training
1.2. Flexibility Training
1.3. Endurance and Cardiorespiratory Training
1.4. Training Concepts
1.5. Balance Training
1.6. Plyometric Training

1.6.1. Principles of Plyometric Training
1.6.2. Designing a Plyometric Training Program

1.7. Speed and Agility Training
1.8. Strength Training
1.9. Integrated Program Design for optimal performance
1.10. Exercise Modalities

Module 2. Preventive Work for Sports Practice

2.1. Risk Factors in Sports
2.2. Working with Mat Exercises
2.3. Reformer and Cadillac
2.4. Wunda Chair
2.5. Active Global Stretching and Global Postural Re-education
2.6. Fitball
2.7. TRX
2.8. Body Pump
2.9. Medicine Ball and Kettlebells
2.10. Thera Band

2.10.1. Advantages and Properties
2.10.2. Individual Exercises
2.10.3. Exercises in Pairs
2.10.4. Respiratory muscles

Module 3. Structure of the Locomotor System

3.1. Anatomical Position, Axes and Planes
3.2. Bone
3.3. Joints

3.3.1. Etiology
3.3.2. Synarthrosis
3.3.3. Amphiarthrosis
3.3.4. Diarthrosis

3.4. Cartilage
3.5. Tendons and Ligaments
3.6. Skeletal Muscle
3.7. Development of the Musculoskeletal System
3.8. Components of the Musculoskeletal System
3.9. Nervous Control of Skeletal Muscles
3.10.  Muscle Contraction

3.10.1. Functioning of Muscle Contraction
3.10.2. Type of Muscle Contraction
3.10.3. Muscle Bioenergetics

Module 4. Fitness, Functional, and Biomechanical Assessment

4.1. Anatomy and Kinesiology
4.2. The Science of Human Motion
4.3. Applied Biomechanics
4.4. Initial Patient Consultation
4.5. Functional Movement Assessment

4.5.1. Motion Detection, Testing and Assessment
4.5.2. Functional Movement Screen (FMS)
4.5.3. Selective Assessment of Functional Movement
4.5.4. Specific Functional Performance Tests

4.6. Nutritional Assessment, Genetic Evaluation, Biochemistry and Quality of Life
4.7. Biomechanics

4.7.1. Biomechanical Fundamentals
4.7.2. Biomechanics of Human Movement
4.7.3. Muscular Control of Movement
4.7.4. Biomechanics of Resistance Exercise

4.8. Evaluation of Physical Fitness
4.9. Risk Detection and Stratification

Module 5. Common Injuries in Athletes

5.1. Shoulder Injuries in Sports

5.1.1. Relevant Aspects of the Shoulder
5.1.2. Injuries and Disorders Related to Acute and Chronic Shoulder Instability
5.1.3. Clavicular Injuries
5.1.4. Nerve Injuries in the Shoulder Region
5.1.5. Brachial Plexus Injuries

5.2. Upper Arm Injuries
5.3. Elbow Injuries in Sports
5.4. Forearm, Wrist and Hand Injuries in Sports
5.5. Head and Facial Injuries in Sports
5.6. Throat, Chest and Abdominal Injuries in Sports
5.7. Back/Spine Injuries in Sport

5.7.1. Relevant Aspects of the Back and Spine
5.7.2. Diagnosis of Back Pain
5.7.3. Neck and cervical Injuries
5.7.4. Injuries of the Thoracic and Lumbar Area

5.8. Hip Joint, Pelvic and Groin Injuries in Sports
5.9. Thigh, Knee and Leg Injuries in Sport
5.10. Ankle and Foot Injuries in Sport

Module 6. Exercise for the Rehabilitation of Sports Injuries

6.1. Physical Activity and Physical Exercise for Health Improvement
6.2. Classification and Selection Criteria for Exercises and Movements
6.3. Principles of Sports Training

6.3.1. Biological Principles

6.3.1.1. Functional Unit
6.3.1.2. Multilaterality
6.3.1.3. Specificity
6.3.1.4. Work Overload
6.3.1.5. Supercompensation
6.3.1.6. Individualization
6.3.1.7. Continuity
6.3.1.8. Progression

6.3.2. Pedagogical Principles

6.3.2.1. Transfer
6.3.2.2. Efficacy
6.3.2.3. Voluntary Stimulation
6.3.2.4. Accessibility
6.3.2.5. Periodization

6.4. Techniques Applied to the Treatment of Sports Injuries
6.5. Specific Action Protocols
6.6. Phases of the Process of Organic Recovery and Functional Recovery
6.7. Design of Preventive Exercises
6.8. Specific Physical Exercises by Muscle Groups
6.9. Proprioceptive Reeducation

6.9.1. Bases of Proprioceptive and Kinesthetic Training
6.9.2. Proprioceptive Consequences of Injury
6.9.3. Development of Sport Proprioception
6.9.4. Materials for Proprioception Work
6.9.5. Phases of Proprioceptive Re-education

6.10. Sports Practice and Activity During the Recovery Process

Module 7. Common Pathologies of the Locomotor System

7.1. Cervicalgia, Dorsalgia and Lumbago
7.2. Scoliosis
7.3. Herniated Disc
7.4. Shoulder Tendinitis
7.5. Epicondylitis

7.5.1. Epidemiology
7.5.2. Pathology
7.5.3. Clinical Features
7.5.4. Diagnosis
7.5.5. Treatment

7.6. Hip Osteoarthritis
7.7. Gonarthrosis
7.8. Plantar Fasciitis

7.8.1. Conceptualization
7.8.2. Risk Factors
7.8.3. Symptoms
7.8.4. Treatment

7.9. Hallux Valgus and Flat Feet
7.10. Sprained Ankle

Module 8. Exercise for Functional Recovery

8.1. Functional Training and Advanced Rehabilitation

8.1.1. Function and Functional Rehabilitation
8.1.2. Proprioception, Receptors and Neuromuscular Control
8.1.3. Central Nervous System: Integration of Motor Control
8.1.4. Principles for the Prescription of Therapeutic Exercise
8.1.5. Restoration of Proprioception and Neuromuscular Control
8.1.6. The 3-Phase Rehabilitation Model

8.2. The Science of Pilates in Rehabilitation
8.3. Principles of Pilates
8.4. The Integration of Pilates in Rehabilitation
8.5. Methodology and Equipment Necessary for Effective Practice
8.6. Cervical and Thoracic Spine
8.7. Lumbar Spine
8.8. Shoulder and Hip
8.9. Knee
8.10. Foot and Ankle

Module 9. Nutrition for Rehabilitation and Functional Recovery

9.1. Integral Nutrition as a Key Element in Injury Prevention and Recovery
9.2. Carbohydrates
9.3. Proteins
9.4. Fats

9.4.1. Saturated
9.4.2. Unsaturated

9.4.2.1. Monounsaturated
9.4.2.2. Polyunsaturated

9.5. Vitamins

9.5.1. Water Soluble
9.5.2. Fat Soluble

9.6.  Minerals

9.6.1. Macrominerals
9.6.2. Microminerals

9.7. Fiber
9.8. Water
9.9. Phytochemicals

9.9.1. Phenols
9.9.2. Thiols
9.9.3. Terpenes

9.10. Food Supplements for Prevention and Functional Recovery

Module 10. Coaching and Personal Trainer Business

10.1. The Beginning of the Personal Trainer
10.2. Coaching for the Personal Trainer
10.3. Establishing Healthy Habits

10.3.1. Basic Fundamentals of Physical Exercise
10.3.2. Acute Exercise Responses
10.3.3. Health Effects of Exercise

10.3.3.1. Resistance
10.3.3.2. Strength and Power
10.3.3.3. Balance

10.3.4. Health Effects of Exercise

10.3.4.1. Physical Health
10.3.4.2. Mental Health

10.4. Need for Behavioral Changes
10.5. The Personal Trainer and the Relationship with the Client
10.6. Motivational Tools

10.6.1. Appreciative Exploration
10.6.2. Motivational Interview
10.6.3. Building Positive Experiences

10.7. Psychology for the Personal Trainer
10.8. Personal Trainer’s Career Path
10.9. Design and Maintenance and Material Installations

You will evaluate the impact of nutrition on functional recovery, identifying key nutritional needs” 

Master's Degree in Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

To properly guide sports practice, it is essential to have a set of skills in stimulating the physical, nutritional, and mental preparation of athletes. At TECH Global University, we offer a comprehensive program specializing in both the biomechanics of movement and its application in the rehabilitation of sprains, strains, or fractures, as well as in functional recovery through nutritional planning and coaching. Throughout the twelve months of the Master's Degree, students will address the risk factors in sports that affect the musculoskeletal system, aiming to refine their skills in identifying common pathologies, such as joint and ligament issues. In the second phase, the focus will shift to the types of training that facilitate recovery and the most suitable dietary plans, depending on the situation. Additionally, the program will explore available motivational tools to encourage the continuation of physical activity. Thanks to this program, professionals will be able to design personalized programs where proposed behavioral changes are aimed at organically optimizing performance.

Postgraduate in Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

With this postgraduate program from TECH, you will acquire the skills required to excel in the field of personal training. The syllabus includes a series of thematic areas that will allow for a comprehensive assessment of an athlete's physical-functional condition, focusing on detecting the factors that promote recurrence of injuries and impede recovery. Additionally, the content designed by the teaching staff also focuses on the use of proprioceptive re-education in each stage of the rehabilitation process, preventing complications for the athlete. Based on this theoretical and practical knowledge, the future expert in this field will be able to design and implement preventive protocols incorporating motor, nutritional, and psychological recommendations. This approach will foster a deeper understanding of the profession and expand its scope of action, ensuring an effective approach to physical conditioning. As a result, graduates will quickly enter the job market, characterized as skilled trainers focused on the correct promotion of health.