Food and sport must go hand in hand, as it is essential that athletes follow a proper diet to help them improve their performance”

In the scientific literature on Sports Nutrition, the vast majority of studies have been conducted on men aged 18 to 30 years. Although a priori age and sex do not seem to be determining factors to be taken into account, it has been seen that within each population there are certain situations and particularities, whether at a metabolic or behavioral level, that should be studied specifically, as they may differ between young athletes, older athletes and female athletes, and when working with any of these groups within sport it is necessary to know them.

The Postgraduate certificate has multimedia content that helps to acquire the knowledge that is taught, developed with the latest educational technology. At the same time, it will allow the student a contextual and situated learning, within a simulated environment that provides training focused on solving real problems.
As it is an online Postgraduate certificate, the student is not conditioned 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.

Learn the most suitable diets for each type of athlete and you will be able to give more personalized advice”

This Postgraduate certificate in Sports Nutrition in Specific Populations contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features of the program include: 

• The graphic, schematic, and eminently practical contents with which they are created contain information that is indispensable for professional practice
• It contains exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making for patients with feeding problems
• 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 may be 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 in Specific Populations, you will obtain a Postgraduate certificate qualification from TECH Global University"

Its teaching staff includes professionals belonging to the field of nutrition, who contribute their work experience to this training, as well as renowned specialists from reference 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. The professional will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in sports nutrition. 

The Postgraduate certificate allows training in simulated environments, which provide immersive learning programmed to train for real 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 current relevance of Sports Nutrition education; and committed to quality teaching through new educational technologies.

This Postgraduate certificate in Sports Nutrition in Specific Populations contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market”

Module 1. Different Stages or Specific Population Groups

1.1. Nutrition in the Female Athlete 

1.1.1. Limiting Factors 
1.1.2. Requirements. 

1.2. Menstrual Cycle 

1.2.1. The Luteal Phase 
1.2.2. The Follicular Phase 

1.3. Triad 

1.3.1. Amenorrea 
1.3.2. Osteoporosis 

1.4. Nutrition in the Pregnant Female Athlete 

1.4.1. Energy Requirements 
1.4.2. Micronutrients 

1.5. Effects of Physical Exercise on the Child Athlete 

1.5.1. Strength Training 
1.5.2. Endurance Training 

1.6. Nutritional Education in the Child Athlete 

1.6.1. Sugar 
1.6.2. Eating Disorders 

1.7. Nutritional Requirements in the Child Athlete 

1.7.1. Carbohydrates 
1.7.2. Proteins. 

1.8. Changes Associated with Aging 

1.8.1. Body Fat Percentage 
1.8.2. Muscle Mass 

1.9. Main Problems in the Older Athlete 

1.9.1. Joints 
1.9.2. Cardiovascular Health 

1.10. Interesting Supplements for Older Athletes 

1.10.1. Whey Protein 
1.10.2. Creatine

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