Sports Nutrition
Course
In Bude
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Bude
Sports Nutrition Course Sportsmen and women are no longer leaving anything to chance in the preparation for and duration of competition. Good, sound nutritional advice is now being sought by those who are very serious about competing, and dietary planning for a sporting event is now becoming just as important as psychological and physical preparation. About Our Sports Nutrition Course Those therapists involved in sports nutrition may find our sportsnutrition training course a valuable aid in clarifying and summarising a number of issues. The role of each nutrient group will be covered and its appropriate inclusion into different sports will be discussed throughout. The information in our sports nutrition training course can be applied to numerous professional roles as well as your personal life. Whether you are a personal trainer looking to enhance your knowledge base, a triathlete hoping to improve your performance and endurance, or a parent who wants to give their child the best nutritional support through their active life, this course will give you the necessary knowledge and understanding essential to effectively fuelling your body for sport. What Could I Do After Taking This Sports Nutrition Course? Work as a nutritionist. Our course will effectively provide you with information necessary to work as a nutritionist, earning up to £52,000+*/year. You could work for a health agency, in a health food shop, for a nutritional medicine company, in a fitness centre, as a nutrition journalist and more. Start your own business. After successfully completing our Sports Nutrition course, you will be sufficiently qualified to start and run your own private practice as a sports nutritionist. *Source: Payscale.com, Sept. 2012
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Subjects
- IT
- Nutrition
- Sports Nutrition
Course programme
Syllabus
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
For a more detailed syllabus on this course, click here
Study Hours
This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.
The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 110 hrs.
Sports Nutrition