SPORTS NUTRITION FOR OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE

NUTRITION FOR ATHLETES IN ONE SHORT COURSE  

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.  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.

COURSE PRICING & DELIVERY

Standard online - $299 AUD

​You will have access to all workbooks, study guides and readings via the student learning system in pdf format so you can take the course with you wherever you are without lugging around text books.

COURSE CONTENT

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.

1. Elements of a healthy diet
   
2. Introduction to nutrients
   
3. Food and energy
   
4. NRVs (nutrient reference values)
   
5. Fluids and hydration in sport
   
6. Factors in uptake of fluids
   
7. Hydration techniques - event timing
   
8. Testing and measures of hydration
   
9. Body temperature factors in performance
   
10. Food, fuelling and energy
    
11. Energy production, systems and expenditure
    
12. Macros, fuel, timing and intake
    
13. Carbohydrates and fats: fuelling in sport
    
14. Protein and physical activity
    
15. Body fat distribution
    
16. Measures of body mass
    
17. Energy balance
    
18. Nutritional supplements and physical activity
    
19. Sporting agents and performance
    
20. Putting it into practice
    
21. The importance of timing
    
22. Meal planner and food suggestions
    
23. Overweightness and body fat loss
    
24. 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:

1. Principles of a health-filled diet
2. Demonstrating a thorough understanding of the current theories of sports nutrition
   
3. Basic structure, function, and sources of the macro-nutrients
4. Energy producing systems in the body
5. Energy expenditure
6. Appropriate hydration drink options
7. Dehydration
8. Signs of dehydration
9. The ideal timing for fuelling intake for any given event
10. Supplement classes as defined by the AIS
    
11. Applying theories of sports nutrition to athletes/teams to improve health and physical performance
12. 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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ACCREDITATION & RECOGNITION

REPs NZ: 9.5 CPDs

ATMS: 20 CPE points

May be eligible for PME points (AAMT)

This program exceeds the Fitness Australia scope of practice and no longer holds CECs, accordingly it is said to be outside of "basic healthy eating advice. Referral to Accredited Sports Dietitians is required for clients who require sports nutrition guidance". Refer to Fitness Australia for more details on their scope of practice in relation to nutrition knowledge their members are encouraged to hold.

As you will know, fitness professionals don't require registration in order to gain insurance and work effectively as a Personal Trainer. Cadence Health will continue to provide world class training for Personal Trainers, offering them opportunities to support their clients in healthful eating practices based on the very latest evidence and practices. We have a number of other courses with CECs plus courses that are accredited by health organisations, including Meal and Menu Planning and the Wellbeing Coaching for Professionals Program.

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TESTIMONIALS

I'm really enjoying my Sports Nutrition course. I can't stop reading & doing all the study guide learning activities. Great to be able to learn at your own speed!
Yvette Latham, QLD

This was a great course and I thought its content was well pitched. I'll certainly be looking to do another course again in the near future.
Neil Sturrock, WA

Course pack is fantastic! Great selection of articles, well written, easy to follow. A very enjoyable course.
Nicole Lesley, Sydney

I found this course to be exactly what I need to help with the clients I have. Thanks for your education and I look forward to being a student for many years to come.
Darren Stubbs, Tasmania, Personal Trainer

I really enjoyed the facts about nutrition on the performance of athletes and planning of meals for optimum performance.  The response and helpfulness of the course provider and advice on related courses on nutrition was great!
Zung Gibson, Food Technologist

The course was practical and I can put what I have learned into practice with my sport.
K Wallington
           
The fact sheets have been awesome my clients love them! Great course, if you are looking at it, do it, you will love it!
Ryan Stubbs

The Certificate of Optimal Sports Nutrition is brought to you by:

Don Singe, Head of Performance Coach, Manly Sea Eagles 2003-2015, 2018-, NZ National Rugby League side, Canterbury Bulldogs

• Don has had integral input into this course and students will receive samples of nutrition and fitness programs used by some of Dons national athletes as well as Manly players including Gorgeous Georgie Rose Steve Menzies, Terry Hill and John Hopoate

Leanne Cooper, consultant sports nutritionist

• Leanne consulted/s to some of Australia's sporting elite, this course contains samples of diets and programs that Leanne used/s with footy players and tennis players.  So you will gain a real insight into sports nutrition in action

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