Program Overview

Diploma in Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Health

Description

The Diploma in Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Health is a comprehensive program designed to provide professionals with the latest knowledge and skills in the field. The program aims to address the growing need for experts who can prevent and treat chronic diseases and improve overall health through nutrition and physical activity.

Information General

• Version: 3rd, 2026
• Modality: E-Learning (with synchronous activities)
• Total Hours: 176 hours
• Start Date: April 20, 2026
• End Date: September 13, 2026
• Minimum Vacancies: 20 students
• Tuition Fee: $1,500,000
• Discounts: Available, please see details below

Discounts

• Discounts are available for eligible students. To apply, please review the detailed information and submit your application by December 19, 2025.
• Other discounts may be available without application; please consult with your commercial assistant.

Target Audience

• The program is designed for:
  • Nutricionists
  • Kinesiologists
  • Nurses
  • Doctors
  • Physical education teachers

Contents

The program consists of the following modules:

• Módulo 1: Fundamentals of nutrition, physical activity, and health
• Módulo 2: Benefits of nutrition, physical activity, and exercise prescription throughout the life cycle
• Módulo 3: Benefits of nutrition, physical activity, and exercise prescription in health and sports performance
• Módulo 4: Other relevant disciplines in nutrition, physical activity, and exercise
• Módulo 4A: Research methodology
• Módulo 4B: Marketing, advertising, and communication applied to nutrition, physical activity, and exercise

Unit Executor and Certification

• The program is executed by the Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile.
• The academic unit responsible is the Department of Nutrition.

Requirements for Admission

1. Pre-registration: Complete the pre-registration form.
2. Student Portal: If the profile matches the program's requirements, a commercial assistant will contact the applicant with instructions to access the Student Portal. There, the applicant must:
   • Complete the "Personal Information" form with their background.
   • Attach required documents:
     • Copy of the professional university degree certificate.
     • Photocopy of the Identity Card (both sides) or valid Passport (for foreigners only).
     • Updated Curriculum Vitae.
   • Read and electronically accept the "Conditions of Registration" for the program.
3. Other Requirements:
   • English level that allows for adequate interpretation of scientific reading.

Faculty

• Program Director:
  • Nut. María José Arias Téllez, PhD, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile.
• Teaching Staff:
  • Klgo. Edgardo Opazo Díaz, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile.
  • Nut. María José Arias Téllez, PhD, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile.
  • Dra. Rocío Cortés Cepeda, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile.
  • Dra. Pamela Rojas Moncada, Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile.
  • Nut. Lissette Duarte Silva, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile.
  • BQ. Enrique Castellón Vera, Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile.
  • Nut. Natalia Rebolledo Fuentealba, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Chile.
• National Guests:
  • Prof. Johana Soto Sánchez, University of Chile.
  • Nut. Carolina Zárate Garrido, University of Valparaíso.
  • Klga. Maria Inés Leal Vargas, Austral University of Chile.
  • Prof. Dafne Correa Suárez, University of Santiago de Chile.
  • Prof. Enrique Sologuren Insúa, Pontifical Catholic University of Valparaíso.
  • Prof. Óscar Commentz, Catholic University, Cardinal Raúl Silva Henríquez.
  • Prof. Ignacio Solar.
• International Guests:
  • Inv. Guillermo Sánchez Delgado, University of Granada.
  • Inv. Jairo Migueles Hidalgo, University of Granada.
  • Prof. Lidia Romero Gallardo, University of Granada.
  • Inv. Irene Esteban Cornejo, Autonomous University of Madrid.
  • Inv. José Mora González, University of Granada.
  • Prof. Francisco Acosta Manzano, University of Turku.