Mode
Hybrid
Duration
October 2026 – July 2027
Start date
October 1, 2026
Streaming schedule
Wednesday from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
In-person schedule
One Friday a month
Languages
Spanish and English
Credits
60 ECTS
Information dossier
View and download the informational brochure with all the information.
Presentation
In a context marked by demographic aging and the rise of chronic diseases, there is an urgent need for specialized knowledge in comprehensive health care. The Master’s in Physical Exercise and Nutrition for Comprehensive Health in Old Age and Illness represents an innovative solution to the growing need to comprehensively address health in old age and in the context of chronic diseases.
This advanced program offers a unique fusion of knowledge in physical exercise and nutrition, meticulously designed to address the health challenges of aging and chronic disease. Through a solid theoretical and practical foundation, students will develop essential skills to design exercise programs and personalized nutrition plans tailored to the individual needs of older adults and people living with chronic diseases.
Additionally, it integrates digital health and artificial intelligence elements, allowing students to explore new tools and technologies to optimize patient care and monitoring, thereby improving the effectiveness of personalized exercise and nutrition programs.
Specialization in health and active aging
Train highly qualified professionals in the field of physical exercise and nutrition, specializing in the prevention and comprehensive care of health in old age and in the context of chronic diseases.
Leadership in holistic health and well-being
Provide participants with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to lead comprehensive health interventions, while promoting physical, emotional, and social well-being through physical exercise and nutrition interventions.
Methodology
Active, student-centered learning
Challenge-Based Learning with real cases
Advanced Simulation and Virtual Reality
Interprofessional Education (IPE)
Flipped classroom to maximize practice
Skills workshops and professional coaching
Tutored projects with AI tools
Service-Learning and Social Impact Internships
Gamification and microlearning
Digital Portfolio and Continuous Assessment
Admission Profile
The master’s program is aimed at graduates in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, and Physical Therapy, Medicine and Surgery, as well as holders of any other bachelor’s or degree related to the field of Health Sciences who are interested in acquiring the specific knowledge and skills related to physical exercise and nutrition for comprehensive health in aging and illness.
Curriculum
The master’s degree is structured into four modules and twelve courses, for a total of 60 ECTS credits:
Required module
Subject 1
Physiological and Metabolic Foundations of Physical Exercise and Nutrition in Aging
6 ECTS
Subject 2
Chronic Diseases and Specific Conditions in Physical Exercise
6 ECTS
Subject 3
Chronic Diseases and Specific Conditions in Nutrition
6 ECTS
Subject 4
Assessment of Physical and Nutritional Status in Older Adults and/or People with Chronic Illnesses
6 ECTS
Subject 5
Exercise Prescription for Older Adults and People with Chronic Diseases
6 ECTS
Subject 6
Nutritional Strategies and Ergonutritional Aids for Older Adults and People with Chronic Diseases
6 ECTS
Subject 7
Methodology of Applied Research
6 ECTS
Internship Module
Subject 8
Internship
6 ECTS
Master’s Final Project Module
Subject 9
Master’s Thesis
6 ECTS
Elective module
Subject 10
Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence in Active Aging and Chronic Diseases
3 ECTS
Subject 11
Physical Exercise Planning and Programming for Older Adults and People with Chronic Diseases
3 ECTS
Subject 12
Special Diet Planning for Older Adults and People with Chronic Illnesses
3 ECTS
Graduate Program Director
Graduate Program Coordinator
Accreditation
The University of Vic (UVic-UCC), together with Campus Docent Sant Joan de Déu, will issue:
Master’s Degree in Continuing Education in Physical Exercise and Nutrition for Comprehensive Health in Old Age and Chronic Illness to students who meet the following requirements:
- Submission and completion of the proposed activities in continuous assessment.
- Presentation and defense of the Master's Final Project
Duration and schedule
The course will begin on October 1, 2026, and will end on July 31, 2027.
The streaming sessions are held on Wednesdays from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM and are recorded to facilitate later review.
On-site sessions at the Sant Joan de Déu Teaching Campus take place one or two Fridays a month (usually one Friday per month).
Dates of interest
Tuition
Until September 23, 2026
Early registration discount
Until 05/29/2026
Start of the school year
Until October 2, 2026
Tuition
- Properly completed and signed master's and postgraduate enrollment form.
- Early Registration Discount: All students who choose to register within the period established by the Teaching Campus as "early registration" will be entitled to a 10% discount on the total amount (registration credit price) of the Postgraduate Training set for that academic year (fees excluded). Under no circumstances will this discount be applied outside this period.
- Discount for Single Payment: Students who choose to pay the full amount for their chosen training will be entitled to a 10% discount for single payment.
- Campus Employee Discount: All Campus employees and their children are entitled to a 25% discount on the credit tuition price of Postgraduate Education (fees excluded).
- Discount for Sant Joan de Déu Teaching Campus Alumni: 15% off the credit price. Not combinable with other discounts (fees excluded).
- Discount for employees of other centers of the Order of Saint John of God: a 10% discount will be applied to the credit price.
The applied bonuses or discounts are not cumulative with each other or with other current reductions or promotions (administrative fees excluded).
Price
€4,320 (Plus tax)
Check the discounts for OHSJD
professionals, student alumni, and more in the financial regulations.
Contact
Secretary of Masters, Postgraduate Studies, and Continuing Education