Introduction to Sports Nutrition
COMMENT OUT ANCHOR
The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of sport and exercise nutrition and facilitate your ability and confidence to match different foods and meals to the advice. The course content is structured to answer the following questions:
What are the general daily nutrition requirements for an active person?
What should you eat before training or competition to aid performance?
When should you eat during training or competition to maintain performance?
What should you eat after training or competition to aid recovery?
You will be signposted to example foods and meals throughout to help make sense of the information and tailor it for an individual. This includes some downloadable recipe cards and kitbag resources. There are knowledge checks throughout as opposed to a final assessment, and you will be able to download a certificate to confirm completion of the course.
It is aimed at individual athletes, coaches, or other individuals who would like to understand more about how nutrition can help performance and recovery.
Course Information
Award Type A flexible online course (Non Accredited)
Delivery Method Online Delivery
Mode of Study
Online – Self Paced Learning
Location
There is no requirement to attend the University’s campus in Newcastle
Start Rolling start date
Sector
Sport and Wellbeing
Fee
£110
Course Outline
Learning Environment
Entry Requirements
Key Learning Outcomes
Academic Expertise
Fees and Funding
Enquiries
The purpose of this course is to provide an understanding of sport and exercise nutrition and facilitate your ability and confidence to match different foods and meals to the advice.
Upon registering for the course, you’ll receive log-in details which will give you 6-months access to the website, where you can study, via distance learning, at times that suit your existing commitments. There will be a point of contact if you wish to contact the instructor. At no point is there any requirement to attend the University’s campus in Newcastle.
There are no specific entry requirements.
Upon completion of the course, you will be able to understand:
What are the general daily nutrition requirements for an active person?
What should you eat before training or competition to aid performance?
When should you eat during training or competition to maintain performance?
What should you eat after training or competition to aid recovery?
Northumbria University’s Sport and Exercise Nutrition team created this course. Based in the Department of Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation, the team teaches on SENR endorsed and accredited degrees, conducts research in the field, and offers nutrition education to athletes and teams. They have experience working across various sports in a range of ages and competition levels.
You can find out more about those who wrote the course by clicking on their names below:
The fee for this course is £110
