We have developed this new level 3 distance/online learning course to enable those working in the fitness & sport industry to be able to offer nutritional advice to their clients.  It would also be useful for competitive athletes/sports people wishing to learn more about how improve their own nutritional intake.

The course is supplemented by the accompanying student text The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition. This resource should help you understand the objectives in the course and lead you through the assignments.

Qualification gained:  Level 3 Certificate in Sport & Exercise Nutrition

Optional practical training is available on this course, please ask for details.

System Requirements

This course is designed to work best when your computer and Internet browser are configured to the following technical requirements and setup specifications:

• Internet Explorer 5.5+ (Windows), Netscape Navigator 7.1+, Mozilla 1.7+, or Firefox 1.0+.
• Computer monitor preferences set for 800 X 600 resolution or larger.
• Adobe Flash Player version 7+.
• Adobe Reader version 7+.
• Browser pop-up blockers disabled

This course is a combination of text-book and online learning.  You will need access to a PC with internet access.

Course content:

• Energy for performance
• Before, during and after exercise
• Protein
• Vitamins and minerals
• Sports supplements
• Fluid
• Fat: body fat and dietary fat
• Weight loss
• Weight gain
• The female athlete
• The young athlete
• The vegetarian athlete
• Competition nutrition
• Designing your personal nutrition programme
• The glycaemic index and glycaemic load

There are no pre-requisites for this course, and is ideal for sports therapists, sports massage practitioners, personal trainers, fitness instructors or anyone working within the sport & exercise industry.

 Course Fee: £399.00