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