Description

Nutrition is the foundation of athletic performance. In this science-based course, learners explore how strategic food intake and hydration choices can significantly enhance training, recovery, endurance, and competition results. You’ll begin with an overview of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) and their metabolic roles in exercise. The course explains how to optimize energy systems for different sports—from sprinting to endurance events—and introduces the concept of nutrient timing (pre-, intra-, and post-workout nutrition). You’ll learn how to develop customized meal plans for various athlete types: strength athletes, endurance athletes, team sports players, and recreational fitness participants. Hydration and electrolyte balance, often overlooked, are given in-depth attention, along with the role of supplements such as creatine, beta-alanine, caffeine, and branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). You’ll also gain knowledge of body composition assessment, weight cutting strategies, eating disorders in sport, and anti-doping policies. Designed for personal trainers, athletes, coaches, and sports nutrition beginners, this course equips you with the principles and practical skills to boost performance through optimal dietary strategies.