Nutrition and Sports

Program

Theoretical classes (6 hours)
Physiological Bases and energy substrates that characterize the practice of physical exercise.
Energy needs in strength/power sports and endurance sports.
Body composition: muscle hypertrophy vs fat mass optimization.
Nutrition as a training process optimization engine vs competitive moment.
Adult athlete vs young athlete
Nutritional supplements: what is really known? What supplements to use?
The particularities of the nutritional approach according to sex.
Nutritional intervention in diabetic athletes.
Fad diets: can athletes adhere without conditioning their performance?
Practical classes (6 hours)
Interactive discussion of case studies.

Internship(s)

NAO