Overview
Unlock your potential with this industry-recognised sports nutrition course, designed for anyone passionate about performance, fitness, and health. Grounded in the latest sports nutrition research and delivered in a practical, easy-to-follow format, this course was developed by a qualified nutritionist who has worked extensively with elite athletes in sports such as tennis, rugby union, and rugby league. It’s not just theory—this program is packed with real-world clinical cases from professional athletes, giving you insights that go far beyond the textbook.
Whether you're a coach, athlete, or fitness professional, you’ll benefit from additional expert support by Don Singe, the 2x NRL Premiership-winning former Head of Performance for the Sea Eagles and Sports Performance Manager for several National and International Rugby and League teams. His expertise in strength and conditioning adds an extra layer of value for those wanting to sharpen their edge in high-performance environments. Plus, with 100% online access through a private student portal, you can learn anywhere, anytime, and at your own pace.
Whether you're a coach, athlete, or fitness professional, you’ll benefit from additional expert support by Don Singe, the 2x NRL Premiership-winning former Head of Performance for the Sea Eagles and Sports Performance Manager for several National and International Rugby and League teams. His expertise in strength and conditioning adds an extra layer of value for those wanting to sharpen their edge in high-performance environments. Plus, with 100% online access through a private student portal, you can learn anywhere, anytime, and at your own pace.
Details
HOW WILL YOU LEARN >
DNHC511: Non-Diet Approach to Coaching
Learning and teaching
Study flexibly with a modern blended approach built for busy health professionals in Australia. Each topic includes a downloadable PDF text, guided steps to keep you on track, and an interactive workbook with short videos, practical tasks, and space for notes. You’ll also access essential readings, templates, and client‑ready tools—so you can apply evidence‑based nutrition and metabolic health coaching from day one.
Learning and teaching
Study flexibly with a modern blended approach built for busy health professionals in Australia. Each topic includes a downloadable PDF text, guided steps to keep you on track, and an interactive workbook with short videos, practical tasks, and space for notes. You’ll also access essential readings, templates, and client‑ready tools—so you can apply evidence‑based nutrition and metabolic health coaching from day one.
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Assessment methods
At Well College, assessments are learning tools—not tricks. This unit’s online quiz has 40 multiple‑choice questions; it’s open‑book, untimed, and you may take up to three attempts. On passing, you can instantly download your Certificate plus a Statement of Continuing Education (CPD/CE) Points for your records and employer. |
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Learning at WCG
Classes vary by course and mix formats for meaningful interaction with staff, industry experts, and peers. WCG prioritises active learning over large lectures, with core content provided online through readings, videos, and other on‑demand materials.
Classes vary by course and mix formats for meaningful interaction with staff, industry experts, and peers. WCG prioritises active learning over large lectures, with core content provided online through readings, videos, and other on‑demand materials.
COURSE STRUCTURE >
There are six topics to complete the unit. Within each topic is a downloadable PDF Text Book.
There is an optional work book that follows each topic to help prepare for the final assessment.
There is a set of readings including tools and templates referred to in the text Book.
Estimate approximately 20 hours of study.
Continuing Education
Students enrolled in a WCG Diploma, Program or Certificate where this subject is a core elective, will have free ongoing access to the Coaching, Health and Business Live Classes.
There is an optional work book that follows each topic to help prepare for the final assessment.
There is a set of readings including tools and templates referred to in the text Book.
Estimate approximately 20 hours of study.
Continuing Education
Students enrolled in a WCG Diploma, Program or Certificate where this subject is a core elective, will have free ongoing access to the Coaching, Health and Business Live Classes.
UNIT CONTENT >
This unit is ideal for those wanting to work with the active or athletes, or that wish to have a better understanding of fuelling for performance and the unique requirements of athletes.
Topics covered include the elements of a healthy diet, an introduction to nutrients, and the relationship between food and energy. Students will explore Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs), hydration and fluid intake in sport, techniques for managing hydration during events, and how hydration affects performance and body temperature.
The unit delves into energy production, systems, and expenditure, with a focus on macronutrients, fuel timing, and intake. It examines the roles of carbohydrates, fats, and protein in sports performance, along with concepts like body fat distribution, body mass measurements, and energy balance. Additional topics include nutritional supplements, the use of sporting agents, and their impact on performance.
To put theory into practice, the course provides tools like meal planners, food suggestions, and guidance on the importance of timing in nutrition. It also addresses issues related to over weightness and body fat loss, and concludes with references and appendices for further study.
Topics covered include the elements of a healthy diet, an introduction to nutrients, and the relationship between food and energy. Students will explore Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs), hydration and fluid intake in sport, techniques for managing hydration during events, and how hydration affects performance and body temperature.
The unit delves into energy production, systems, and expenditure, with a focus on macronutrients, fuel timing, and intake. It examines the roles of carbohydrates, fats, and protein in sports performance, along with concepts like body fat distribution, body mass measurements, and energy balance. Additional topics include nutritional supplements, the use of sporting agents, and their impact on performance.
To put theory into practice, the course provides tools like meal planners, food suggestions, and guidance on the importance of timing in nutrition. It also addresses issues related to over weightness and body fat loss, and concludes with references and appendices for further study.
LEARNING OUTCOMES >
When awarded credit for this unit, a learner will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the specific nutrition requirements of athletes
- Critically evaluate the principles of a healthy diet
- Evaluate the current theories on sports nutrition
- Review appropriate hydration fluid options and techniques for athletes
- Describe the signs of dehydration
- Explain the energy production systems in the body and reflect the association with fuelling
- Summarise the classes of supplements
CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT >
ESSA - 15 CPDs
AUSactive - 15 CECs
REPS NZ - 9 CPD
ATMS - 20 hrs
AUSactive - 15 CECs
REPS NZ - 9 CPD
ATMS - 20 hrs
Fuel the body, sharpen performance, and unlock full potential—this is where champions start.
Fees
FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS >
This unit is $350 AUD
Nothing more to pa
This unit is $350 AUD
Nothing more to pa
Testimonial
"Sports nutrition is the cornerstone of peak performance. You can train harder, lift heavier, and push further—but without the right fuel, you're limiting your potential before you even begin. In my career working with elite athletes across the NRL and beyond, I’ve seen firsthand how nutrition can be the difference between good and great, between finishing and winning."
"The best athletes I’ve worked with don’t just eat to train—they eat to recover, to focus, to thrive. Nutrition isn’t just a support tool, it’s a performance enhancer in its own right. It’s what powers your purpose, your resilience, and your ability to show up every single day at 100%. That’s why I’m passionate about this course. It gives anyone—from aspiring athletes to coaches to everyday performers—the tools to understand and apply the same principles that drive elite performance. This isn’t just knowledge; it’s your competitive edge."
Don Singe Coaching
Certified Coaching Professional and Mindset Coach
Well College Global Faculty
"The best athletes I’ve worked with don’t just eat to train—they eat to recover, to focus, to thrive. Nutrition isn’t just a support tool, it’s a performance enhancer in its own right. It’s what powers your purpose, your resilience, and your ability to show up every single day at 100%. That’s why I’m passionate about this course. It gives anyone—from aspiring athletes to coaches to everyday performers—the tools to understand and apply the same principles that drive elite performance. This isn’t just knowledge; it’s your competitive edge."
Don Singe Coaching
Certified Coaching Professional and Mindset Coach
Well College Global Faculty
Pathways from this Unit
Each of the options below include the Sport Nutrition for Optimal Performance unit (DNHC514).
You can start with this unit and credit it into any one of the below options, you can gain multiple qualifications.
Call us today on 02 9400 9759 to get started on your dream career.
You can start with this unit and credit it into any one of the below options, you can gain multiple qualifications.
Call us today on 02 9400 9759 to get started on your dream career.
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Add this unit as one of your two elective choices.
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You have 21 days to upgrade to the Bundle to gain the extra BONUS elective and save.
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