Sports Nutrition

A great module to broaden your knowledge, expand your skills and enhance the services you give to your clients.

What is the course about?

• covers the principals of sports nutrition. Eating for training lifts a  sports person to the stage from which they want to perform
• gives you a greater understanding of how to fuel training, particularly both endurance and strength training
• will help you work with clients who want to ensure that they are fit to train and injury free

How long does it last?

• 1 day

Who is the course suitable for?

• individuals who are 18 years+ who are looking to enhance their qualifications
• fitness instructors or supervisors 18 years+
• individuals who are working as personal trainers or wishing to train to become a personal trainer

What Qualifications are needed?

• Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing
• an understanding of basic nutrition for health

What will be studied?

• Fundamentals of sports nutrition
• Biochemistry of exercise and training
• Event-specific nutrition
• Carbohydrate loading
• Building lean tissue
• Supplements and performance enhancement
• Water and fluid balance
• Food diary and analysis

How Is It Assessed?

• case study assignment
• theory paper

Are there any books or special equipment that the student needs to purchase?

All course materials will be provided

What is the cost?

£165.00 + £35.00 assessment fee

What can the qualification lead to?

• enhanced services as a personal trainer
• employment in a health and fitness or sports environment
• an ability to advise sports people both recreational and elite
• to meet their needs in relation to their nutrition, well-being, health and fitness

When will the course be held?

Various dates throughout the year. Please call the office on 0871 221 9422 for further Information or visit our website.

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