Introduction to Sports Nutrition
Course Description
Nutrition is a lifelong requirement, and the choices we make each day impact our overall health. When it comes to
achieving peak performance in sports, nutrition plays a crucial role. Athletes and individuals with high levels of
physical activity have increased energy needs to support their performance and recovery. They may require more
carbohydrates for fuel, additional protein for muscle repair, and higher overall calorie intake compared to sedentary
individuals. Therefore, our core curriculum has been organized systematically with the essential topics in sports
nutrition encompassing macro and micronutrients, hydration strategies, pre-and post-workout nutrition, supplements,
weight management, special diet considerations for different athletes, doping, and, anti-doping regulations.
This is a 20-hour online course with 5 modules. The chapters in this course have been curated under the expert guidance
of experienced nutritionists. Every module concludes with an assessment. It’s a self-paced learning program. The range
of subjects discussed here, from foundations to exceptional feats and captivating real-life athlete’s stories, can be
enlightening and inspiring.
This course/ module is valid for 6 months. E- certificate can be downloaded once the student completes the course
Who should apply?
- Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Clinical Nutrition/ Food and Nutrition/ Food service management
- Graduate/Postgraduate degree in Sports medicine
- Graduate or equivalent degree in Yoga/ fitness training
What you will learn in this course
By taking this course, you'll delve into the intricate relationship between diet and athletic performance. You'll learn about the specific nutritional needs of athletes, including the role of macronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in fueling workouts and supporting muscle recovery. Understanding the importance of hydration, timing of meals, and proper supplementation will be emphasized to optimize performance. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped with practical knowledge and strategies to help athletes achieve their performance goals while maintaining optimal health.
Structure of Course Delivery
The entire course will be made available online. It consists of several in-depth lectures delivered by a subject matter expert, appropriately supported by slides, images, and interactive materials where necessary. The delivery has a tremendous degree of versatility. A class may be paused to allow you to take notes and refer to your textbooks (not provided). If you already know a certain part of the lecture, you can rewind it to hear it again or skip a slide or two. You are free to go back over a section at a later time if you need to review it before your assessment. You are free to take the topics in this course in whatever order you choose, even though our curriculum may prescribe otherwise.
Benefits
Many of our students felt that the way this course is taught has made it easier for them to keep up with the intense
lectures in real class— it's like having a TV remote in class to self-pace your teacher.
Visuals in the presentations aid in better comprehension by making topics easier to learn... and more difficult to
forget!
Chapters
PHYSICAL FITNESS AND WELLNESS
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT IN SPORTS
MACRONUTRIENT AND MICRONUTRIENT ESSENTIALS FOR ATHLETES
NUTRITIONAL NEEDS OF VARIOUS ATHLETES
PERFORMANCE BOOSTERS
- Sports Nutritionist/Dietitian
- Athletic Trainer
- Sports Coach
- Sports Nutrition Educator
- Nutrition Consultant
- Sports Nutrition Writer/Blogger