Physiology and metabolism
Deepen the foundations related to how the body works and to metabolism.
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Renewal Nexus
Deepen your perspective on vitality
Study metabolism, sleep, recovery, and functional capacity and their relationship with health throughout life.
View area coursesWhat you will study in this area
This area brings together content on applied physiology, metabolism, sleep, recovery, and functional capacity.
Courses deepen these topics from scientific foundations and their relationship with health throughout life.
Sleep and recovery
Study sleep, biological rhythms, and the processes related to recovery.
Nutrition and lifestyle
Deepen the discussions on diet, movement, and other aspects of daily routine related to health.
Functional capacity
Study the factors related to functionality and individual needs throughout life.
Audience and scope of practice
How this knowledge
connects to health practice.
The study of physiology, metabolism, sleep, recovery, and functional capacity relates in different ways to the practice of each profession. Applying this knowledge must always respect the responsibilities and scope of practice of each field.
01 / 05Physicians
Deepens the reading of the relationships between physiology, routine, recovery, and functional capacity in clinical discussions and in following health throughout life.
02 / 05Nutritionists
Broadens understanding of the relationships between diet, metabolism, and lifestyle, helping to place these factors in nutritional assessment and follow-up.
03 / 05Nursing
Contributes to health education and to understanding topics such as routine, recovery, and functionality in patient follow-up.
04 / 05Biologists
Deepens the foundations of physiology, biological rhythms, and recovery, strengthening a scientific reading of these processes.
05 / 05Biomedical scientists
Connects foundations of physiology and research to discussions on metabolism, recovery, and functional capacity within biomedical practice.
Courses
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Learning experience
Learning is part of your routine.
So is Nexus.
Renewal Nexus brings together content for ongoing study, with digital access and organization by knowledge areas. Each course’s format, language, materials, and access period are presented before you enroll.
At your pace
Access lessons during the period available for each course and organize your studies around your routine.
Ongoing updates
Return to content, review fundamentals, and follow new themes available on the platform.
Organized content
Each course presents the syllabus, faculty, format, and supporting materials clearly.
In your language
Check each course for the lesson language and available captions.
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Questions about access
Everything you need to know to get started.
Getting started on Nexus
How do I choose a course in this area?
Explore the courses in this category and find content related to the questions and interests of your professional routine.
Do I need prior training in vitality?
When choosing a course, check the intended audience and learning objectives.
Who are these courses intended for?
Physicians, nutritionists, nurses, biologists, and biomedical scientists who want to study the relationships between physiology, routine, and well-being.
Access and progress
How do the lessons work?
On-demand lessons on Nexus, in the language of your purchase.
How is my progress saved?
Progress saved in your Nexus account — the account is created with your purchase email.
How long will I have access?
Duration as stated for each course — on the LMS, a course with no set deadline remains lifetime access.
Content and certification
What materials are included?
Lesson materials (slides and PDFs), when the course includes them.
Do the courses offer a certificate?
Certificate in your profile upon completing the program.
In which languages can I study?
Portuguese, Spanish, or English, depending on each program’s options.
Study flexibility
Can I study at my own pace?
Yes. Study on demand and return to lessons throughout your access period.
Can I take more than one course at the same time?
Yes. Each course has independent access as per your purchase.
Where can I find more information before purchasing?
On each course page: syllabus, instructors, language, lesson format, materials, and certification.
