Sports Nutrition

Sports · Intermediate · 40 hours

General educational nutrition for active people: nutrients and energy, carbohydrate, protein and fat, hydration, timing, body composition and safe, sensible eating. Not individual dietary advice.

What you'll learn

• Understand the basics of nutrition for activity
• Understand the role of carbohydrate, protein and fat
• Understand hydration and nutrient timing
• Understand supplements and safety
• Understand sensible, balanced eating for sport

Course modules

• Module 1: Introduction to Sports Nutrition
• Module 2: Nutrients & Energy
• Module 3: Carbohydrates for Performance
• Module 4: Protein & Recovery
• Module 5: Fats & Micronutrients
• Module 6: Hydration
• Module 7: Nutrition Timing
• Module 8: Body Composition
• Module 9: Supplements & Safety
• Module 10: Practical Sports Nutrition
• Module 11: Core Concepts in Depth
• Module 12: Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them
• Module 13: Tools, Resources & Templates
• Module 14: Standards, Quality & Best Practice
• Module 15: Health, Safety & Ethics
• Module 16: Case Study: A South African Example
• Module 17: Communication & Working with Others
• Module 18: Staying Current & Continuing to Learn
• Module 19: Capstone Project
• Module 20: Review, Assessment & Next Steps

Unlock this course for R19 on any phone. A certificate is optional (from R39).