Description

General Objective

Obtain a qualification with great job prospects given the current generalised sporting boom.
current generalised sporting boom.
To provide and update knowledge about sports nutrition.
Participate in the process of qualified professional advice of great value for the final sports performance.
final sports performance.

Addressed to:

Graduates in physiotherapy.
Graduates in nursing.
Graduates in pharmacy.
Kitchen staff.
Senior accommodation technicians.

Content


Module I. Sports nutrition manual:

Topic I. Basic concepts physical activity, physical exercise and fitness

Topic II. Benefits of physical activity

Topic III. Nutrients that provide energy

Theme IV. Nutrients that do not provide energy

Topic V. Nutritional characteristics of foods

Topic VI. The importance of good hydration during exercise

Topic VII. Sports supplementation

Topic VIII. Nutrition according to the sporting moment

Topic IX. The vegetarian athlete's diet

Topic X. High-protein diets in sport and health

Topic XI. Planning a nutritional programme for athletes

Module II. Sports nutrition guide:

Theme I. Introduction

Topic II. Basic principles of sports nutrition

Topic III. Concept of nutrient. Types and functions

Topic IV. Sports nutrition

Theme V. Preparation of diets

Module III. Dietetics and diet therapy

Theme I. Energy

Theme II. Nutrients

Theme III. Water

Theme IV. Digestion, absorption and metabolism of nutrients

Topic V. Balanced diet and recommended dietary allowances for the general population

Topic VI. Planning a balanced daily diet

Topic VII. Dietary advice for those eating away from home

Topic VIII. Vegetarian food

Theme IX. Nutrition of sportsmen and women

Theme X. Nutrition at different stages of life

Topic XI. Food-borne diseases

Topic XII. Food preservation

Theme XIII. Culinary techniques

Topic XIV. Drug-food interactions

Topic XV. Nutritional assessment

Topic XVI. Food additives

Topic XVII. Assessment of blood tests

Topic XVIII. Diet therapy

Additional information

Country

Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru

Duration

350 hrs

Certification

UEMC

Ranking

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