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NUTRITION FOR ATHLETES IN ONE SHORT COURSE
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This industry recognised sports nutrition course is based on the latest research but presented in a practical and easy to follow format. Developed by a nutritionist who worked extensively with elite athletes from various sports such as tennis, rugby union and rugby league, this course is not just theory it is based on real clinical situations with actual cases from elite athletes.
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Additional support is offered by the 2x NRL Premiership winning Sea Eagles Head of Performance, and Sports Performance Manager numerous National Rugby League sides, Don Singe, for those looking for additional information on strength and conditioning.
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KEY INFORMATION
- Timeless subjects - Flexible and online learning so you can study at your own pace
- Detailed, referenced text, with extensive practical learning actions, no outdated pre-recorded lessons and scripts
- Assessments are untimed, stress-free and learning focused, not testing
- Certificate available immediately upon completion
- Flexible online learning 24 hour access
- $350 AUD enrolment fee
- 20 hours of study
- Continuing Professional Development Points (NZREPS/ATMS) available. CLICK HERE for more detail.
- This course is an elective in our coaching programs.
COURSE CONTENT
TOPICS LISTING - IN BRIEF
Extensive learning activities to apply knowledge to real life at each step, including handy templates, tools and websites. All materials and assessment are online within the private student portal.
PLUS
Study booklet, extensive tools, appendices, reports, articles and fact sheets (for use with clients)
- Elements of a healthy diet
- Introduction to nutrients
- Food and energy
- NRVs (nutrient reference values)
- Fluids and hydration in sport
- Factors in uptake of fluids
- Hydration techniques - event timing
- Testing and measures of hydration
- Body temperature factors in performance
- Food, fuelling and energy
- Energy production, systems and expenditure
- Macros, fuel, timing and intake
- Carbohydrates and fats: fuelling in sport
- Protein and physical activity
- Body fat distribution
- Measures of body mass
- Energy balance
- Nutritional supplements and physical activity
- Sporting agents and performance
- Putting it into practice
- The importance of timing
- Meal planner and food suggestions
- Overweightness and body fat loss
- References and appendices
PLUS
Study booklet, extensive tools, appendices, reports, articles and fact sheets (for use with clients)
- Covering drugs in sport, high protein diets, anabolic drive, chronic fatigue, pregnancy exercise, fuelling and recovery updates and much more.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Students shall by the end of the course be competent in:
- Principles of a health-filled diet
- Demonstrating a thorough understanding of the current theories of sports nutrition
- Basic structure, function, and sources of the macro-nutrients
- Energy producing systems in the body
- Energy expenditure
- Appropriate hydration drink options
- Dehydration
- Signs of dehydration
- The ideal timing for fuelling intake for any given event
- Supplement classes as defined by the AIS
- Applying theories of sports nutrition to athletes/teams to improve health and physical performance
- Critically assess and evaluate the success a sports diet
ASSESSMENT
This unit requires the submission of an online multiple choice test
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