Objectives and competences
- Identify the main macronutrients, their constitution, food sources and functions in our body;
- Identify the nutrients used as energy substrate during exercise;
- Understand the basic concepts of fat mass loss and muscle hipertrophy and the role of nutrition in those processes;
- Identify the ergogenic supplements with scientific evidence, dosage and timing of supplementation;
- Understand different nutritional approaches to enhance performance in different sports.
Teaching Methodologies
Theoretical classes for the initial approach of the contents and their respective application in practical classes with case-studies
Syllabus
- Basic concepts of physiology and biochemistry applied to exercise
- Body Composition, Anthropometry and Energy requirements
- Vitamins and Minerals in Athletes Performance
- Hydration and Performance
- Nutrition in Endurance sports
- Nutritional in High-intensity intermittent / Team sports
- Fat loss in athletes
- Nutritional approach to muscle hypertrophy
- Ergogenic Supplements
- Nutrition in the young and the female athlete
