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Sports Nutrition Course

Sports Nutrition - understand the main nutritional areas and keep your diet well balanced & healthy


e-Careers.Lifestyle

Summary

Price
£200 inc VAT
Or £66.67/mo. for 3 months...
Study method
Online
Duration
Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free

Overview

Sports Nutrition

Whether you are a bodybuilder, a professional athlete or simply exercising to improve your health, sports nutrition plays a key role in gaining maximum benefit from your physical activity. Making better decisions with your nutrition and hydration can result in improved performance, recovery and injury prevention.

If you take part in regular exercise and are looking to gain sound advice and specialist knowledge in this area, then this course is for you.

What will I learn?

This online course will provide you with sports nutrition advice in order to help you to understand the main nutritional areas and keep your diet well balanced, healthy and supportive towards the level of fitness you are trying to maintain or achieve.

Why should I enrol onto this course?

This informative programme consisting of 10 easy-to-digest modules promises to “get set go”, your exercise regime entirely from a dietary perspective. You can study it from anywhere, at anytime; therefore you will have the flexibility of continuing with any existing commitments.

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Description

KEY LEARNING POINTS

This course will provide good, sound nutritional advice, which is relevant to your daily physical activities.

  • Understand the professional and ethical duties required of a Sports Nutritionist towards others.
  • Look at a number of specialist terms to understand Diet and Nutrition.
  • Be able to the SIX nutrients under one heading.
  • Look at the FIVE food groups.
  • Be able to classify the nutrient groups according to their functions and energy yields.
  • Understand the difference between the terms calorie and Calorie.
  • Recognise how the body can regarded as a nutrient store.
  • Understand the terms metabolism and basal metabolic rate (BMR).
  • Discover how physical activity can influence energy expenditure.
  • Recognise a number of issues that may be regarded as Myths and Misconceptions.
  • Learn the four headings that describe the information required from the Consultation.
  • Discover the essential information required from the Record card.
  • Have knowledge of why certain information required in the Record Card is essential.
  • Learn of the essential information required from the Consultation card.
  • Ascertain why certain information required in the Record Card is essential.
  • Discover some important training theories used in the writing of programmes.
  • Understand the influence of the major nutrients in sport.
  • Understand the term 'Periodization' and its importance in planning training programmes.
  • Gain knowledge of the sports nutritionist and coaching science relationship.
  • Look at the basic principle that training intensity will have an effect upon nutritional demands of the athlete.
  • Develop an understanding of the principle that the coach, athlete and sports nutritionist will work together to produce desired results.
  • Understand how daily training loads will directly influence the dietary needs of the athlete.
  • Learn how to calculate 'daily calorific requirements' of athletes.
  • Gain knowledge of the needs for minerals and vitamins in the sporting diet.
  • Be able to define the terms "mineral" and "vitamin".
  • Recognise the need for minerals and vitamins in the body.
  • Explore the possible effects of vitamin deficiencies in the diet.
  • Be able to define the term 'balanced diet'.
  • Understand the importance of the Food Pyramid.
  • Understand the basic ideas of what 'makes for good meal planning.'
  • Learn what is meant by one can begin to plan the diet of athletes in training.
  • Look at water, its functions, the affects it has on diet and its regulation.
  • Learn 3 advantages of water in the body.
  • Discover how water is significant to the diet.
  • Discover the 3 major origins of water.
  • Examine the role weight control plays in the sporting industry.
  • Evaluate what constitutes a vegetarian/vegan diet in sports nutrition.
  • Understand how a Vegetarian/Vegan diet is advantageous to a sportsperson.
  • Be able to introduce a one day eating plan for the client.
  • Look at the various myths relating to sports nutrition.
  • Examine how health and performance are affected by the intake of water.
  • Discover how exercise aids in weight reduction.
  • Analyse the nutritional supplements available to athletes.
  • Study the affects of Glycogen on muscles, rebuilding ATP and the advantages of fatty acids on the body.
  • Evaluate 3 biochemic energy sources for the rebuilding of ATP.
  • Examine how the body benefits from the intake of essential fatty acids.

ADVANTAGES OF THIS COURSE

  • No pre-requisite.
  • Available with immediate access from anywhere.
  • It can be studied in your own time, at your own pace.
  • At the end of each unit there is a multiple choice question assessment, which is a great way to help you remember the main points of each lesson and confirmation that you have retained the essential knowledge.
  • Once you have successfully completed all the modules for your course, you will be awarded: A Diploma.

MODULES

  • The nutrient groups
  • Anatomy & physiology
  • Myths and misconceptions
  • The digestive system
  • Principles of coaching in sport
  • The glycaemic Index
  • Planning the diet
  • Weight control in sport
  • Supplements
  • Nutritional ergogenic aids
  • Fluid balance
  • The day of competition
  • The latest thoughts on nutritional advice
  • Replacing nutrients after competition

12 Months Online Access

Course completion certificate included.

Free technical support available 7am-7pm GMT via email, telephone or online chat.

Requirements

This course is compatible with Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

Learn anytime, anywhere!

Questions and answers


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Keleigh asked:

How long does it take to complete this course? I know it says online study but is that it? it can be done in that many hours at home and nothing else?

Answer:

HiKeleigh, Thank you for contacting us. The learning hours are of 12-15 hours. You can complete the course as per your own pace and time as the course is valid for 12 months. Regards, Jason

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Heather asked:

I have redeemed my voucher but still not accessed my course?

Answer:

Hi Heather, Thank you for contacting us. We really apologize for the inconvenience faced. We would request you to please drop an email to the support team with the registered email address and they will certainly assist you further. Regards, Jason

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Rob asked:

I have a quick general question please. Are e-Careers.Lifestyle the same training organisation as e-Careers. Thank you.

Answer:

Hi Rob, Thank you for contacting us. We would like to inform you that e-Careers.Lifestyle is an e-Careers brand. Regards, Jason

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Daniel asked:

what level is this course

Answer:

Hi Daniel, Thank you for contacting us. This online course will provide you with sports nutrition advice in order to help you to understand the main nutritional areas and keep your diet well balanced, healthy and supportive towards the level of fitness you are trying to maintain or achieve. After completing the course you will be honoured with the course completion certificate. Regards, James

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David asked:

Will this course benefit me for training to do a Ironman?

Answer:

Hi David, Thank you for contacting us. We would like to inform you that the course will provide you with sports nutrition advice in order to help you to understand the main nutritional areas and keep your diet well balanced, healthy and supportive towards the level of fitness you are trying to maintain or achieve. Regards, Jason

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Bubbles 1 asked:

I work in sports and I want to able to provide clients with nutritional advice is this course suitable?

Answer:

Hi, Thank you for contacting us. We would like to inform you that the course will provide you with sports nutrition advice in order to help you to understand the main nutritional areas and keep your diet well balanced, healthy and supportive towards the level of fitness you are trying to maintain or achieve. Regards, Jason

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Leanne Doyle asked:

Can you use this diploma in gyms career wise?

Answer:

Hi Leanne, Thank you for contacting us. This online course will provide you with sports nutrition advice in order to help you to understand the main nutritional areas and keep your diet well balanced, healthy, and supportive towards the level of fitness you are trying to maintain or achieve. This is a knowledge-based training and after completing the course you will be honored with the course completion certificate. Regards, Jason

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Jay asked:

Is the certificate sent out to us on completion or is it printed out if so is the certificate free

Answer:

Hi Jay, Thank you for contacting us. We would like to inform you that you will get the option to download the certificate from the portal. You can then save the certificate in your system. Regards, Jason

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Becky asked:

Sports Nutrition-can you confirm the £19 includes everything required 4 the course?no extra info/books required at extra cost to be able to complete?

Answer:

Hi Becky, Thank you for contacting us. Yes, this is a knowledge based training and you don't have to purchase any books as this course will provide you the complete knowledge. Regards, Jason

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Luana asked:

Hi I’m certified personal trainer and nutrition advise I’m looking to become a nutrition specialist which course do I need to apply on your page?

Answer:

Hi Luana, Thank you for contacting us. This online course will provide you with sports nutrition advice in order to help you to understand the main nutritional areas and keep your diet well balanced, healthy, and supportive towards the level of fitness you are trying to maintain or achieve. This is a knowledge-based training and after completing the course you will be honored with the course completion certificate. Regards, Jason

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Jade asked:

Is this a recognised CPD course?

Answer:

Hi Jade, Thank you for contacting us. This is a knowledge-based training and after completing the course you will be honored with the course completion certificate. Regards, Jason

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Jade asked:

Is this course suitable for a personal trainer to gain more knowledge on nutrition for clients?

Answer:

Hi Jade, Thank you for contacting us. This online course will provide you with sports nutrition advice in order to help you to understand the main nutritional areas and keep your diet well balanced, healthy and supportive towards the level of fitness you are trying to maintain or achieve. This is a knowledge based training and after completing the course you will be honored with the course completion certificate. Regards, Jason

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Andy asked:

Am I able to complete this course on an iPhone?

Answer:

Hi Andy, Thank you for contacting us. Yes, you can complete the course using your iPhone. Regards, Jason

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Lee asked:

Hi, can i complete this course on a chromebook? Thanks

Answer:

Hi Lee, Thank you for contacting us. Yes, you can complete the course using a Chrome book. Regards, Jason

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Joe Lavender asked:

Hi there, I know it says self paced, but roughly how many hours does this course take the complete? Thanks, Joe

Answer:

Hi Joe, Thank you for your email. The learning hours are of 12-15 hours. You can complete the training at your own pace and time. Regards, Jason

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Karo asked:

Hi. Is the price shown correct? Do I only need to pay £19 and there is no hidden costs?

Answer:

Hi Karo, Thank you for contacting us. This online course will provide you with sports nutrition advice in order to help you to understand the main nutritional areas and keep your diet well balanced, healthy and supportive towards the level of fitness you are trying to maintain or achieve. This is the discounted price and once you will purchase the course then you will receive the voucher details through which you can access the course. Regards, Jason

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SmithyD21 asked:

Hi Is this certificate accepted as normal like any other routes that someone may have taken to gain their certificate

Answer:

Hi Smithy, Thank you for contacting us. This online course will provide you with sports nutrition advice in order to help you to understand the main nutritional areas and keep your diet well balanced, healthy and supportive towards the level of fitness you are trying to maintain or achieve. After completing the course you will be honored with the course completion certificate. Regards, Jason

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David asked:

Will I have a certificate? Thanks

Answer:

Hi David, Thank you for contacting us. After completing the course you will be honored with the course completion certificate which will be sent at your email address. Regards, Jason

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Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

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Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

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