Aquagym monitor course (federated card) + Specialization in sports nutrition (double degree + 8 ECTS credits)

The term "Aquagym", of English etymology that comes to mix the terms ‘gymnastics’ and ‘water’, already brings us closer to a definition of the concept. It is therefore an aerobic variant within the aquatic environment. The benefits of this practice are numerous. The inclusion of this practice in our society is growing. Its success, especially in elderly population sectors or that have suffered some type of joint or muscle damage. In this environment we must also take into account nutrition. The appropriate diet to enjoy good health is the result of the application of basic knowledge that demonstrates the links between the intake of certain foods with some pathologies, such as cardiovascular diseases, arteriosclerosis, obesity, diabetes, etc. This Aquagym Monitor Course (federated card) + Specialization in Nutrition of Sports Practice offers us the necessary training to be able to exercise as a monitor of Aquagym, in addition to an approach to dietary and nutrition in the sports field to know the nutritional needs of the athletes to elaborate balanced diets and consistent with their energy expenditure. The Spanish Fitness Federation accredits only the contents referring to physical activity, any mention to technical-tactical aspects is outside its competences and accreditation.

- Offer an approach to the main concepts of dietary and nutrition, applied to the feeding of people who perform some type of sports activity at a higher or less level. - Present the nutritional aspects of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. - Know the specific nutritional needs of people who practice some sport. - Provide the necessary knowledge to elaborate an adequate food plan for people who carry out some sporting activity, either professional or simply or as a measure to stay fit. - Enter the history of swimming. - Know the development and different methodologies that can be used in swimming. - Learn the different approaches and applications of aquatic activities. - Know and put into practice some pedagogical considerations for Aquagym monitors. - Know the techniques and apply them of aquatic fitness. - Create educational aquatic activities. - Know the different basic techniques and styles most used in swimming. - Acquire knowledge regarding first aid and aquatic rescue.

- Offer an approach to the main concepts of dietary and nutrition, applied to the feeding of people who perform some type of sports activity at a higher or less level. - Present the nutritional aspects of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals and vitamins. - Know the specific nutritional needs of people who practice some sport. - Provide the necessary knowledge to elaborate an adequate food plan for people who carry out some sporting activity, either professional or simply or as a measure to stay fit. - Enter the history of swimming. - Know the development and different methodologies that can be used in swimming. - Learn the different approaches and applications of aquatic activities. - Know and put into practice some pedagogical considerations for Aquagym monitors. - Know the techniques and apply them of aquatic fitness. - Create educational aquatic activities. - Know the different basic techniques and styles most used in swimming. - Acquire knowledge regarding first aid and aquatic rescue.

This Aquagym Monitor course (federated card) + Specialization in Nutrition of Sports Practice offers the student, from a vision of the fundamental concepts of dietary and nutrition, the possibility of having the necessary skills to elaborate and/or supervise the food that people who perform a sport receive. In addition, the following course prepares to be able to exercise as a Aquagym MONITOR training him for the preparation and development of teaching programs in aquatic activities, according to the different methodological trends applicable to the teaching of swimming and other specialties.

The term "Aquagym", of English etymology that comes to mix the terms ‘gymnastics’ and ‘water’, already brings us closer to a definition of the concept. It is therefore an aerobic variant within the aquatic environment. The benefits of this practice are numerous. The inclusion of this practice in our society is growing. Its success, especially in elderly population sectors or that have suffered some type of joint or muscle damage. In this environment we must also take into account nutrition. The appropriate diet to enjoy good health is the result of the application of basic knowledge that demonstrates the links between the intake of certain foods with some pathologies, such as cardiovascular diseases, arteriosclerosis, obesity, diabetes, etc. This Aquagym Monitor Course (federated card) + Specialization in Nutrition of Sports Practice offers us the necessary training to be able to exercise as a monitor of Aquagym, in addition to an approach to dietary and nutrition in the sports field to know the nutritional needs of the athletes to elaborate balanced diets and consistent with their energy expenditure. The Spanish Fitness Federation accredits only the contents referring to physical activity, any mention to technical-tactical aspects is outside its competences and accreditation.

This training is not included in the scope of official regulated training (Infant Education, Primary Education, Secondary Education, Official Professional Training FP, Baccalaureate, University Degree, Official University Master and PhD). It is therefore a complementary and/or specialization training, aimed at acquiring certain skills, skills or aptitudes of a professional nature, being able to be barely as merit in workbags and/or opposition competitions, always within the complementary training section and/or continuous training being always essential to review the specific requirements of the public labor stock of the public labor stock market.