Day 1 – Fundamentals of Sports Nutrition (8 hours) 11/23/2024

On the first day, students will explore the basic and fundamental concepts of Sports Nutrition, focusing on the main macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and lipids) and their role in physical performance. The program will include analysis of energy needs specific to different types of physical activities, considering factors such as intensity, duration and objective (maintenance, muscle mass gain or fat loss). During the afternoon, students will learn about importance of hydration, discussing strategies to maintain water balance and recommendations for activities of different intensities. To end the day, a practical activity of anthropometric assessment, where students will learn to measure and interpret data such as weight, height, BMI, and body circumferences, understanding their application in Sports Nutrition.

Day 2 – Practical Application of Sports Nutrition (8 hours) 11/30/2024

The second day will be focused on practical application of knowledge acquired, where students will learn to develop personalized eating plans for different sports modalities and specific objectives of the practitioners. The following will be discussed: supplementation strategies nutritional, analyzing the use of popular supplements (such as whey protein, creatine, BCAA and glutamine), their indications, contraindications and recommended dosages. The day will include case studies and simulations of practical situations, promoting the ability to adapt nutritional recommendations to the context and needs of the athlete. To complement, students will carry out a practical assessment of body composition, applying the knowledge about anthropometric assessment acquired on the first day, and they will learn to interpret the results to support their nutritional guidelines. At the end, a discussion about the scientific literature in Sports Nutrition will allow students to develop a critical and evidence-based practice.