Sports Nutritionist

This course is designed to give you a sound introduction to the subject and provide you with skills and knowledge on a theory basis to be able to understand your needs and requirements in the terms of nutrition and be able to help you provide information to others on the correct use and applications of nutrition within the sports arena.
 
Vital Importance
At no time should you or anyone you advise, carry out any changes to diet or activities unless you have had a full medical and discussed the changes proposed with a qualified doctor or specialist.
Certification
On successful completion of all your 8 assignments you will be awarded the UKOL Diploma in Sports Nutritionist.
You can also complete an on-line examination for the International Fitness Association (IFA) Certificate in Sports Nutritionist. This on-line examination consists of 100 multiple-choice questions.
Here is the link and the fee is around £50

Study Method:
The course is designed for study by tutor supported open learning.  Students receive course manual, assignments and studyguide plus tutor support. To complete this course it will take in the region of 100 study hours which can be spread over the 12 month period.
Assessment:
Students are assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments based on their application of the course content there is no final exam.  The assignments take the form of a series of structured questions. There is no word count for these assignments, however you have to prove to your tutor that you have fully understood the questions asked