Máster Online en Nutrición Deportiva y Entrenamiento

El Máster en Nutrición Deportiva está dirigina especialmente a aquellos estudiantes licenciados o graduados en Ciencias del Deporte y la Salud como CAFYD, Fisioterapia, Medicina o Nutrición que quieran especializarse en el área de rendimiento deportivo y mejorar su perfil profesional con el que diferenciarse en el mercado.

Proceso de admisión

Necesitarás al menos un B2 en español.

Para iniciar el proceso de admisión deberás aportar la siguiente documentación:
-    CV
-    Copia del dni o pasaporte
-    Copia de los últimos estudios realizados asociados a las titulaciones mencionadas
-    Solicitud de postgrado

With the Master's Degree in Sports Nutrition you will acquire comprehensive knowledge about sports nutrition, the latest trends and the scientific context that shape personalised diets for each athlete. You will learn how to boost performance, prevent injuries, understand the metabolism and design nutritional plans tailored to individual needs, thus boosting effective and lasting results.

• You will master the latest trends in sports nutrition applied to high performance, with an up-to-date, scientific and results-oriented approach for athletes of different profiles.
• You will gain an in-depth understanding of the physiology of human performance and exercise metabolism, in order to intervene with precision in the processes of adaptation, recovery and improvement of physical performance.
• You will explore the psychology of sport as a pillar of integral performance, addressing its relationship with nutrition, physical activity, injury prevention and rehabilitation and the emotional balance of the athlete.
• You will know how to plan personalised nutritional strategies throughout the sporting season, adapted to the type of discipline, training loads, competition and specific situations such as women's sport, veganism or compatibility with working life.
• You will learn to design individualised training plans, integrating key aspects such as invisible training, the special situations of the athlete and the strategic use of data and technology to improve performance.
• You will work with cutting-edge technology to monitor physiological biomarkers in real time, allowing you to make evidence-based decisions about the physical and nutritional state of each athlete.
  

By studying sports nutrition at UAX you will be taught by industry-leading professionals who specialise in the field of sports. The master's degree in sports nutrition will allow you to acquire knowledge from nutritionists who have worked in elite teams, sports companies, entrepreneurs in the sector and nutritionists specialising in high performance.

• Director of the Master's Degree: Gemma Bes Padrós: Director of Nutrition at the Rafa Nadal Academy. Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics (UB), degree in Nutrition (King's College London), postgraduate in Sports Nutrition and PNIE. More than 20 years advising elite athletes such as Rafa Nadal, Paula Badosa and Garbiñe Muguruza.
• Adolfo Antonio Muñoz Macho: Doctor specialising in Sports Medicine and High Performance. He has been Medical Director at Sevilla FC and Villarreal CF, and is currently Director of Performance and Medicine at RCD Mallorca. Expert in the prevention of sudden death and the use of AI in sports health.
• Alberto Barón González: Sports psychologist at the Rafa Nadal Academy since 2020. Master in Sport Psychology and High Performance (UAM), with experience in sports clubs and schools in Spain.
• Alberto Rampérez Martín: PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biomedicine (UCM). Scientific advisor at BEPS Biopharm and responsible for training at Omega-3 Academy. He collaborates as a teacher in the UAX Rafa Nadal Master's Degree.
• Antonio Ballesteros Hens: Pharmacist and graduate in Nutrition and Dietetics (UAX). Sports nutritionist with experience in clubs such as Cádiz CF, Real Jaén and Real Betis Balompié. Technical Director at Nutriendo-T.
• Domingo Roselló Febrer: Head of Fitness & Health at the Rafa Nadal Academy. Specialist in physical preparation and performance optimisation in tennis and elite sports.
• Edgar Barrionuevo Burgos: Graduate in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, postgraduate in Nutrition (UB) and Master Fitness Specialist (Cooper Institute, Dallas). Expert in intermittent fasting and author of several books on health and nutrition.
• Elena Sosa Tejerina: Psychologist specialising in high performance and sports coaching. Master in Sport Psychology (UAB), with international experience working with elite athletes and professional teams.
• Javier Guerrero López: Founder and CEO of INDYA, a personalised sports nutrition platform. Diploma in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, degree in Food Science and Technology, master's degree in Nutrition and Sports Performance. He has worked with Marc Márquez, Carlos Sainz and Olympic athletes.
• Joana María Capó Sureda: Sports nutritionist in Mallorca, specialising in nutritional planning for athletes and female hormonal health. She collaborates in high performance programmes.
• José Ignacio Martínez Ferrandis: Solidarity administrator and co-founder of World Sport Genetics SL, a company dedicated to the sale of genetic tests aimed at health, nutrition and sport, as well as advice and training in these areas. His profile is linked to genetics projects applied to sports performance and personalised nutrition.
• José Miguel Gorrochategui Polo: Sports Director of the Polish Rugby Federation. WADA doping control officer and anti-doping commissioner at World Rugby.
• Josep Riera Gelabert: Physical trainer at the Rafa Nadal Academy, specialising in functional training and performance optimisation in tennis.
• Juan Antonio Allué Palacín: Graduate in Medicine and specialist in Clinical Biochemistry. He has published research on cancer screening and laboratory medicine, with experience in clinical analysis and health management.
• Juan Carlos Llamas García: Nutritionist for the Movistar Team (UCI WorldTeam), expert in nutrition applied to professional cycling.
• Manuel Sarmiento Cruz: Head of the Medical Service at Rafa Nadal Sports Centre and Rafa Nadal Academy. Specialist in sports medicine and injury prevention.
• Mar Blanco Rogel: Expert in micronutrition and mitochondrial health, university lecturer and disseminator in integrative health.
• María de Lluc Bauzá Cantarellas: Fitness trainer at the Rafa Nadal Academy, specialising in functional recovery and injury prevention.
• María García Parras: Dietician-nutritionist with a degree in Dietetics and a Master's degree in Sports Nutrition and Body Composition. She works in private practice, focusing on health, wellbeing and sports performance, working with patients seeking to improve eating habits, body composition and physical performance.
• Marta Soler González: Sports psychologist, head of the Psychology Department at Clínica CEMTRO. Master's Degree in Sport Psychology (UAB) and Bachelor's Degree in Psychology (UCM). She has worked with the Spanish Anti-Doping Commission and in sports coaching projects.
• Mireia Porta Oliva: Nutritionist for Chelsea FC and currently for the FC Barcelona first team (football and basketball). Specialist in nutrition applied to professional sport.
• Nuria Granados Borbolla: Nutritionist for the RCD Mallorca first team since 2021. PhD in Biology and Biochemistry (UIB), specialising in nutrigenomics and personalised nutrition. She combines research with professional practice in elite sport.
• Raimundo de las Heras Coll: Sports psychologist, head of the psychology department at RCD Mallorca and CE Constància. Graduate in Psychology (UIB) and Master in Sport Psychology (UAB). Expert in psychological intervention in football, basketball and individual sports.
• Raúl Martínez Pérez: Physiotherapist specialising in rehabilitation and injury prevention in strength sports (powerlifting, weightlifting). Graduate in Physiotherapy (UV), with a master's degree in Functional Recovery and advanced training in invasive physiotherapy and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
• Robert Strunk Pomar: Dietician-nutritionist at the Balearic Sports Technification Centre. Specialised in sports nutrition and food education, with experience in hydration and performance in elite gymnastics.
• Yolanda Vázquez Mazariego: Deputy director of Sportlife magazine and co-founder of the Carrera de la Mujer. She is a doctor specialising in sports nutrition and a communicator on health and sport.

You will also receive masterclasses from leading personalities in the sector, such as:

• Adriana Cerezo: Taekwondo - Silver medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
• Abel Antón: Athletics - Two-time Marathon World Champion
• Fermín Cacho: Athletics - Olympic Champion Barcelona 1992 and Olympic runner-up Atlanta 1996
• Tofol Castañer: Trail-running - Skyrunning World Championship 2010
• Paula Badosa: Tennis - number 2 in the WTA world ranking
  

During your study programme, you'll have exclusive online training content that Rafa Nadal himself and his entire team have worked on, sharing their experiences and revealing the secrets that have led him to success: Toni Nadal, Carlos Moyá, Ángel Ruiz Cotorro, Rafael Maymó, Carlos Costa, Benito Pérez-Barbadillo, Gemma Bes and Maribel Nadal.

You'll access unique content that will help you hone the qualities today's job market demands: effort, cooperation, empathy, leadership, professional ethics, responsibility and commitment, humility and confidence, resilience, discipline, and hard work.

Sports nutrition focuses on optimising the physical performance of athletes through proper nutrition before, during and after exercise. It involves nutrient balancing, hydration, and supplement management to maximise energy and recovery.

Performance nutrition goes a step further, focusing on elite athletes seeking peak performance. Here, the diet is personalised and tailored to the specific needs of the athlete, considering factors such as training load, competition and muscle recovery.

To become a sports nutritionist, a solid academic background in the field of nutrition is essential. Normally, a degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics is required, followed by specialisations or masters in Sports Nutrition. These studies provide the scientific and practical basis for designing dietary plans tailored to the needs of athletes.

If you are considering this career, it is important to know what to study to become a sports nutritionist and how to specialise in this field.

To become a personal trainer, it is necessary to have a background in sports science or a similar degree, complemented by specific certifications in personal training. It is highly recommended to take a master's degree that offers a comprehensive view of training, from physiology to the planning of exercise programmes.

If you are interested in this profession, it is essential to know the requirements to become a personal trainer and make sure you meet them.

The Master's Degree in Sports Nutrition and Training at UAX lasts 9 months. During this time, you will complete a total of 60 ECTS credits, which include both theoretical and practical modules, designed to offer you a complete and specialised training.

Upon completion of the Online Master's Degree in Sports Nutrition and Training, career opportunities include:

• Clinics and health centres: offering nutritional advice and personalised training plans.
• Sports centres and gyms: as a personal trainer and nutrition consultant.
• Sports teams: working directly with athletes to optimise their performance.
• Consultancies and private consultancies: designing nutrition and training programmes for various client profiles.
• Research and teaching: contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field of sports nutrition.