People with Metabolic Syndrome should practice sports adapted to their needs to improve their health"

Most international institutions define the Metabolic Syndrome as a disorder in which obesity, altered glucose values, dyslipidemia and/or hypertension coexist. This scenario places the professionals in front of a person with an alteration at different levels and which constitutes a health problem of the first order.

The complexity of this syndrome requires an integrated approach, including lifestyle modification as a fundamental basis for a treatment that, in many cases, involves the use of several drugs. 

For all these reasons, this course will develop in an extensive and detailed way the characteristics that define this problem and the intervention criteria to improve the health and quality of life of these patients, avoiding symptoms and the appearance of more complications. In addition, special emphasis will be placed on the planning and programming of training adjusted to the dysfunctionality of these individuals in order to generate perceptible changes in their health, as well as to create healthy life habits that they will be able to maintain for the rest of their lives.  

To train you in this field, at TECH we have designed this Postgraduate certificate, which has contents of the highest teaching and educational quality, which aims to turn our students into successful professionals, following the highest quality standards in teaching at international level. In addition, as it is an online Postgraduate Certificate, the student is not constrained 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 as they wish. 

Personal trainers should specialize in the most beneficial exercise programs for obese people to improve their health and quality of life”

This Postgraduate certificate in Metabolic Syndrome and Physical Exercise contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the Postgraduate Certificate are:

• The development of numerous case studies presented by specialists in personal training
• The graphic, schematic and eminently practical contents of the course are designed to provide all the essential information required for professional practice
• Exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in personal training
• 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 certificate is the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher program for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge as a personal trainer you will obtain a diploma from the main online university in Spanish: TECH”

The teaching staff includes professionals from the field of sports science, who bring their experience to this training 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 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. For this purpose, the professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by recognized experts in the design of exercise programs for people with Metabolic Syndrome and with great experience.  

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

This 100% Online Postgraduate certificate 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 relevance of the current relevance of quality training in the field of personal training; and committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies. 

We have the most complete and up-to-date academic program in the market. We want to provide you with the best specialization" 

Module 1. Metabolic Syndrome and Physical Exercise

1.1. Definition, Contextualization and Epidemiology 

1.1.1. Definition of Metabolic Syndrome 
1.1.2. Epidemiology of Metabolic Syndrome 
1.1.3. The Patient with Syndrome, Considerations for Intervention  

2.1. Pathophysiological Bases 

2.2.1. Definition of Metabolic Syndrome and Health Risks 
2.2.2. Pathophysiological Aspects of the Disease 

3.1. Evaluation and Diagnosis 

3.3.1. Metabolic Syndrome and Its Assessment in the Clinical Setting
3.3.2. Biomarkers, Clinical Indicators and Metabolic Syndrome 
3.3.3. Metabolic Syndrome and Its Assessment and Follow-up by the Physical Exercise Specialist
3.3.4. Diagnosis and Intervention Protocol in Metabolic Syndrome

4.1. Protocols and Treatment 

4.4.1. Lifestyle and Its Relationship to Metabolic Syndrome 
4.4.2. Exercise: Role in the Metabolic Syndrome 
4.4.3. The Metabolic Syndrome Patient and Pharmacological Treatment: Considerations for the Exercise Professional

5.1. Training Planning in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome 

5.5.1. Definition and Specification of Customer Level  
5.5.2. Definition and Specification of Objectives  
5.5.3. Definition and Specification of Evaluation Processes 
5.5.4. Definition and Specification of Operability with Respect to Spatial and Material Resources 

6.1. Programming of Strength Training 

6.6.1. Objectives of Strength Training in Metabolic Syndrome 
6.6.2. Volume, Intensity and Recovery of Strength Training in Metabolic Syndrome 
6.6.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Strength Training in Metabolic Syndrome 
6.6.4. Design of Strength Training Programs in Metabolic Syndrome 

7.1. Programming of Resistance Training 

7.7.1. Objectives of Strength Training in Metabolic Syndrome 
7.7.2. Volume, Intensity and Recovery of Resistance Training in Metabolic Syndrome
7.7.3. Selection of Exercises and Methods of Resistance Training in Metabolic Syndrome 
7.7.4. Design of Resistance Training Programs in Metabolic Syndrome

8.1. Precautions and Contraindications 

8.8.1. Assessments for Physical Exercise in the Population with Metabolic Syndrome
8.8.2. Contraindications in the Development of Activity in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome  

9.1. Nutrition and Lifestyle in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome 

9.9.1. Nutritional Aspects in Metabolic Syndrome 
9.9.2. Examples of Nutritional Intervention in Metabolic Syndrome 
9.9.3. Nutritional Recommendations for Physical Exercise 

10.1. Design of Training Programs in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome 

10.10.1. Design of Training Programs in Metabolic Syndrome 
10.10.2. Design of Training Sessions in Metabolic Syndrome 
10.10.3. Design of Global Intervention Programs (Inter-multidisciplinary) in Metabolic Syndrome  
10.10.4. Final Conclusions and Closing of the Module

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