Online Master in Sports Nutrition

Module 1. Nutrition for sports performance and body composition (6 ECTS)

• The basics of nutrition and nutrition for sports and physical performance.
• The basics of exercise physiology and nutrients metabolism during exercise.
• Energy requirements, planning and periodisation. Planification and periodisation of carbohydrate, proteins and fats intake.
• Micronutrients and antioxidants: functions, deficits, excess, and planification.
• Body composition analysis in athletes.
• Nutritional practices for changes in body composition in athletes.
• Training low-carb: science, protocols, objectives, and periodisation.

Module 2. Training and physical preparation of athletes (6 ECTS)

• The basics of sports training and training planification.
• The basics of physical preparation in athletes.
• Aerobic capacity training.
• Anaerobic capacity training.
• Training for muscle hypertrophy.
• Training for fat loss.

Module 3. Hydration, electrolytes, dehydration, heat conditions and adaptation (6 ECTS)

• The basics of hydration and electrolytes in the human body.
• Monitorisation and evaluation of hydration and electrolytes balance in different conditions.
• Hydration and electrolytes individual planning on athletes.
• Dehydration and dehydration adaptation.
• Heat conditions: physiology and hydration management.

Module 4. Nutritional supplements, functional foods and ergogenic aids (6 ECTS)

• Nutritional supplements in sports performance.
• Ergogenic Aids in sports performance.
• Nutritional supplements for fat mass loss.
• Nutritional supplements for muscle mass gain.
• Functional foods in sports performance.

Module 5. Nutrition for prevention and treatment of sports injuries (6 ECTS)

• The basics of sports injuries: bone mass, muscle tissue, soft tissues and others sports injuries.
• Body composition, energy demands and metabolism changes during sports injuries.
• Nutritional management and supplements for bone mass injuries.
• Nutritional management and supplements for muscle tissue injuries.
• Nutritional management and supplements for soft tissue injuries.

Module 6. Inflammation, sleep and chrono nutrition in sport performance & biomarkers interpretation in athletic population (6 ECTS)

• The basics of chronic and acute inflammation.
• Inflammation and sports practice.
• Chronobiology, chrononutrition, hormonal function and its relation with sleep and sports performance.
• Nutrition for sleep quality and its relationship with athletes recovery.
• Biomarkers: decision making, analysis, interpretation and use in health and performance of athletes.

Module 7. Digestive system, microbiota, gut training in sports performance (6 ECTS)

• The basics of the digestive system: anatomy, physiology and interaction with other systems.
• The digestive system and its relationship and integration with sports practice.
• Main digestive pathologies in athletes: causes, characteristics, medical and nutritional treatment.
• Microbiota and microbiome: what we know and how can we use it to improve health and performance in athletes.
• Gut training for improving sports performance.

Module 8. Nutrition for specific sports populations (6 ECTS)

• Nutrition in female athletes.
• Nutrition in young athletes.
• Nutrition & training in pregnant athletes.
• Nutrition in Diabetic type 1 athletes.

Module 9. Practical cases (6 ECTS)

• Solving real cases of athletes of all kinds.
• Experience with real cases and situations

Module 10. Final project (6 ECTS)

• Knowledge of scientific research
• Classification of the scientific quality of articles.
• Tools for creating a scientific article.
• Tools for creating a poster for dissemination and exhibition of the same.

Online exams and TFM

This master's degree is 100% online. You will be able to take the exams and the TFM virtually.

• Know, interpret, and apply in practice different nutritional aspects that affect directly the practice of a sport or physical exercise, from the point of view of health and sports performance, as well as its close relationship with physiological, training and body composition aspects.
• Apply the principles of sports nutrition to plan the diet of an athlete according to their energy, nutrient and fluid requirements, with the aim of optimizing their health, sports performance, and body composition.
• Understand and analyse the main characteristics of the physical preparation and training of athletes both professionally and amateurly, to work in coordination with nutritional planning, body composition, and relevant health aspects.
• Understand the physiological mechanism of the main ergogenic aids, nutritional supplements, and functional foods, identifying cases where their use is necessary and detecting inadequate supplementation practices.
• Identify and know how to use the tools for assessing body composition in athletes, to carry out nutritional planning that allows obtaining necessary changes in the athlete, taking care of their health and performance.
• Manage and correctly plan the appropriate hydration practices for different athletes, considering the individuality of this concept, the effects of dehydration, the possible adaptation works and the handling of it in extreme heat conditions.
• Be able to perform relevant nutritional work to prevent or recover sports injuries through their different stages, knowing and differentiating the appropriate work according to the type of injury to be treated.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the concept and mechanisms of acute and chronic inflammation and its integration with the sports development of the subjects, as well as the appropriate handling from nutritional work.
• Understand and put into practice the concept of chronobiology, chrono nutrition and its relationship with sleep and recovery of the athlete, being able to integrate it into nutritional work.
• Know, make decisions, and correctly interpret the different biochemical parameters or Biomarkers that can be analysed in the athlete population to integrate them into the practice of interdisciplinary work.
• To lead projects and teams from an integral ethical and socially responsible approach, assessing the impact of their decisions on profits, the market, people and society.
• Master the keys to the major areas of world sport, in order to convert them into competitive advantages for the growth of the company within its sector.
• Apply and put into action everything they have learnt in one of the company's decision- making areas through professional internships.

• Graduates in Nutrition, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Medicine or other careers related to the health area.
• Graduates in CAFYD, Physical Education or other careers related to the area of physical activity and sport.

For the access to the Master's Degree it is necessary to meet one of the following requirements:

• To be in possession of a University Degree.
• If applicable, accredit professional experience of at least 6 months that is directly related to the field of the degree.
• If applicable, accredit professional internships of CFGS that are directly related to the scope of the degree.

The Master in Sports Nutrition online has a strong scienctific base but is always linked to real sport situations. You review concepts like metabolism, energy systems and nutrients applied to athletes. Then you work on menus, protocols and case studies. You see science and practice together, not separately.

You learn how to plan nutrition for training, competition and recovery. You study hydration, supplementation, body composition and special situations like injuries. You also learn to analyse the needs of different sports. The focus is always on real sports nutrition decisions.

You have live online sessions and recorded content that you can watch again. You complete activities, tests and case studies from home. This makes the sports nutrition master easier to combine with other responsibilities.

It is recommended to have previous studies in health, nutrition, sport science or similar areas. This helps you understand the scientific content better. If your profile is different, admissions can review your case. The goal is that you can follow the level of a sports nutrition master comfortably.

The master is part of Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid. You learn sports nutrition using the example of an elite club and high-performance sport. You work with real types of situations from professional football and other sports. This gives the programme a clear high-performance focus.

You solve sports nutrition case studies and design plans for different athletes. You may calculate requirements, plan menus and propose strategies for matches or competitions. You also review scientific articles in sports nutrition. All this helps you develop your professional criteria.