Discovery Learning Certificate in Sports Nutrition
This unique short course will give you the knowledge and skills necessary to work with athletes, sports people and clubs to improve performance by applying the principles of sports nutrition. The course is based on supported home study followed by attendance at a course tutorial and practical workshop, and concludes with a supported case study.
Course Content
The main energy systems, Energy production and storage, Fuel and substrate utilisation, different approaches for the different sporting disciplines, Working with young people and children, Vitamins Minerals Antioxidants and Free Radical damage, Carbohydrate and the glycaemic index, calorific requirements for athletes as well as planning energy requirements and considering refuelling, Eating for competition and event days, planning for competition day, and addressing the key factors of immediate pre, during and post competition. Protein, essential amino acids and quality proteins, dangers of too much or too little protein, hydration de-hydration & sports drinks, weight control for athletes, metabolic calculations, calorific values of training regimes, nutrition and immunology.
The course also includes :
- All tuition including unlimited online and telephone support.
- Course manuals and textbooks
- Discovery Learning Certificate in Sports Nutrition
- 16 CPD Credits on REP's
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