Diploma in Sports Nutrition

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£ 1000.00

includes

Two Lectures per Week
Midterm and Final Examinations
31 Articles
Certificate upon successful completion
Fully Online Programme
Course Delivered in English

The Sports Nutrition Diploma aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the relationship between nutrition and physical performance, through studying energy systems and the roles of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins in exercise and recovery. The programme focuses on the effective use of dietary supplements, hydration strategies, enhancing fat oxidation and weight loss, alongside designing specialised nutrition plans for endurance athletes, strength athletes, and team sports players. Trainees will also acquire skills in nutritional assessment, managing injuries, and providing evidence-based nutritional advice, ensuring safe and balanced support for athletic performance.

 

🎯 Main Topics

  • Understanding energy production systems and their utilisation in various types of physical activity
  • Identifying athletes’ needs for carbohydrates, fats, and proteins
  • Effective and safe use of dietary supplements and sports foods
  • Developing hydration strategies to support performance and recovery
  • Enhancing intake of micronutrients and antioxidants to improve performance
  • Supporting fat oxidation and weight management without compromising muscle mass
  • Designing specialised nutrition plans for endurance, strength, and team sports athletes
  • Preparation for sports competitions and optimising nutritional recovery post-exercise
  • Adapting nutrition for specialised diets and various health conditions
  • Providing effective, evidence-based nutritional consultations tailored to individual needs

 

✅ Expected Outcomes

By the end of this diploma, participants are expected to have the skills and knowledge required to understand energy production systems and assess athletes’ needs for key macronutrients such as carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. They will be able to use dietary supplements and sports foods safely and effectively and apply appropriate hydration strategies to enhance athletic performance. They will also gain the ability to design specialised nutrition plans for endurance, strength, and team sports athletes, as well as provide evidence-based nutritional advice suitable for different competition phases and recovery, taking into account special needs during injury and illness.

 

👥 Target Audience

  • Professional and amateur athletes seeking to improve their sports performance through nutrition
  • Sports coaches aiming to enhance their knowledge of sports nutrition
  • Nutritionists wishing to specialise in sports nutrition
  • Professionals in physiotherapy and sports medicine
  • Students and graduates in health and fitness disciplines interested in sports nutrition
  • Personal trainers and fitness programme providers
  • Individuals interested in delivering evidence-based sports nutrition advice

This unit focuses on the fundamental principles of energy production systems in the body and the role of macronutrients in supporting athletic performance, alongside the importance of supplements, hydration, and micronutrients for improving health and sports performance. It also covers fat oxidation and its role in weight loss.

  • Lesson 1: Energy Systems
  • Lesson 2: Carbohydrates
  • Lesson 3: Fats
  • Lesson 4: Protein
  • Lesson 5: Supplements and Sports Foods
  • Lesson 6: Hydration
  • Lesson 7: Micronutrients and Antioxidants for Enhanced Sporting Performance
  • Lesson 8: Fat Oxidation and Weight Loss

This unit aims to enable participants to gain a deep understanding of energy metabolism and how the body utilises the major macronutrients (fats, carbohydrates, and proteins) as energy sources. It also provides knowledge to manage these nutrients effectively to support athletic performance, recovery, and general health goals.

  • Lessons 1 & 2: Mastering Energy Metabolism
  • Lessons 3 & 4: Mastering Fats
  • Lessons 5 & 6: Mastering Carbohydrates
  • Lessons 7 & 8: Mastering Proteins

This unit focuses on nutrition strategies tailored to different types of athletes, including endurance, strength, and team sports athletes. It also covers the importance of nutritional preparation for competitions and effective recovery plans post-training and matches, aiming to enhance athletic performance and maintain long-term athlete health.

  • Lessons 1 & 2: The Endurance Athlete
  • Lessons 3 & 4: The Strength Athlete
  • Lessons 5 & 6: Team Sports
  • Lessons 7 & 8: Competition Preparation and Recovery

This unit covers specialised diets that meet the diverse needs of athletes based on their goals and health status, with an emphasis on mastering the use of supplements and micronutrients to support performance and recovery. It also offers effective nutritional strategies for managing injury and illness, alongside developing skills for delivering accurate, professional nutritional advice tailored to athletes.

  • Lessons 1 & 2: Specialised Diets in Sports
  • Lessons 3 & 4: Mastering Supplements and Micronutrients
  • Lessons 5 & 6: Nutrition for Injury and Illness
  • Lessons 7 & 8: Delivering Effective Advice
Course Review

Students receive an accredited certificate issued by Cambridge British College.

Yes, all certificates issued by the college are accredited by the relevant official authorities.

Yes, after completing the course, you may contact the Admissions and Registration Department to obtain an electronic copy.

You can register online through the website by visiting the Admissions and Registration page and completing the payment electronically.

Applicants must be at least 16 years old or hold a secondary school certificate (or equivalent) for certain programmes.

Yes, you may enrol in multiple courses simultaneously.

All courses are offered online.

The duration varies depending on the programme and generally ranges from one to six months.

Yes, assessment is based on participation, assignments, and final examinations depending on the nature of the course.

Yes, you can retake the course in the next session at a reduced re-enrolment fee.

Fees vary according to the course and number of study hours. Full details are available on each course page.

Payments can be made online via the college’s secure electronic payment link.

Yes, instalment plans are available for selected courses under specific conditions.

No, course fees are non-refundable according to the college’s refund policy.

You can reach us via the official email address or by phone.

Yes, a dedicated technical support team is available to assist with any platform-related issues.

You can schedule an appointment with an academic adviser by contacting the guidance team.

Some courses include practical training or partnerships with employers to provide internship and job opportunities.

£ 1000.00

includes

Two Lectures per Week
Midterm and Final Examinations
31 Articles
Certificate upon successful completion
Fully Online Programme
Course Delivered in English