Introduction to Sports Nutrition Certification
Learning about sports nutrition is vital for everyone interested in achieving optimal health and well-being by ensuring proper nutrition. Whether you’re a professional athlete, part-time sportsperson, or just curious about incorporating the right diet in your life, this is the perfect course for you!
This course discusses the importance and optimal intake of carbohydrates for all types of sportspeople and athletes and a detailed guide to complete and incomplete proteins and the science of building muscle with proteins.
From saturated and unsaturated fats and which are the best for endurance and overall health, to the importance of hydration and how to ensure you get the right types and amounts of minerals and vitamins in your diet, this course covers everything you need to know about sports nutrition!
You will learn
- The different types, optimal intake and effectiveness of carbohydrates as fuel for the body
- How to identify complete and incomplete proteins and ensure you are getting the right amounts, as well as the science of muscle building with proteins
- The definition and importance of saturated and unsaturated fats and which are the best for athletes
- How to ensure you are optimally hydrated and have the right amounts and types of vitamins and minerals in your diet
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Duration 2.5 hours
Modules 5
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Course FAQ
Who can take the Introduction to Sports Nutrition Certification course?
There are no entry requirements to take the course.
What is the structure of the course?
The course has 4 modules and should take 2.5 hours. Each module takes between 15 and 45 minutes on average to complete, although students can spend as much or as little time as they feel necessary on the modules.
Where / when can the course be studied?
The course can be studied at any time and from any internet-connected device.
Is there a test at the end of the course?
Once you have completed the course there is a multiple choice test. The questions will be on a range of topics found within the modules. The test, like the course, is online and can be taken at a time and location of your choosing.
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