Sports Nutrition

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CIS branches across Lebanon and online

$ Price $400.00

Delivery type On-Campus or Online

Capacity Unlimited

Level All levels

Duration 30 Hours

Lessons 14

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Overview

Sports Nutrition is a 30 hour course built for anyone who wants to understand how food and hydration affect athletic performance and recovery. You will look at how the body uses carbohydrates, fats and protein during exercise, how to plan a diet around training goals, and how to evaluate dietary supplements honestly and safely.

The course also covers body composition and weight management for athletes, so you can support realistic, healthy goals rather than quick fixes.

What You Will Learn

Explain how nutrition affects athletic performance, endurance and recovery
Measure body composition and estimate an athlete’s energy and nutrient needs
Plan fluid and hydration intake before, during and after exercise
Apply the right balance of carbohydrates, fats and protein for different types of training
Identify the vitamins and minerals athletes need most and why
Support healthy weight management and body composition goals for athletes
Design a basic nutrition plan tailored to an athlete’s sport and goals
Evaluate dietary supplements and ergogenic aids for safety and legitimacy

Course Curriculum

Module	What you cover	Hours
Introduction to Nutrition and Sports Nutrition	How nutrition improves athletic performance, endurance and recovery	2 hours
Basics in Nutrition	Fundamental nutrition principles and general guidelines for athletes	2 hours
Human Body Measurements	Methods of body measurement and body composition analysis, and estimating energy needs	2 hours
Nutritional Assessments	Evaluating body measurements against nutrition and performance goals	2 hours
Hydration and Water	The importance of hydration for performance, and guidelines for fluid intake during exercise	2 hours
Macronutrients: Carbohydrates	The role of carbohydrates in fueling muscles, and strategies for intake to support performance	2 hours
Macronutrients: Fats	The role of fats in sports nutrition and overall health, and which types to favor or avoid	2 hours
Macronutrients: Proteins	The importance of protein for muscle building and repair, and the right amount and type for different athletes	2 hours
Micronutrients: Vitamins and Minerals	Vitamins and minerals that support athletic performance and recovery	2 hours
Weight Management and Body Composition	Strategies for achieving ideal weight and body composition, and nutrition to build muscle or reduce fat	2 hours
Nutritional Planning for Athletes	Designing and adjusting a nutrition plan tailored to an athlete’s goals and sport	2 hours
Dietary Supplements	Types of dietary supplements used in sport, and the ethical and legal guidelines around them	2 hours
Ergogenic Aids	Basic concepts of ergogenic aids and their effect on the body and performance, with the ethical and legal guidelines for their use	2 hours
Presentations and Final Exam	Student presentations and a final exam covering the full course	2 hours

Who This Course Is For

This course suits anyone working toward a career as a sports nutritionist, in a food supplement shop, in supplement sales, or at a gym, as well as coaches and fitness enthusiasts who want a deeper understanding of athletic nutrition.

Certification

Graduates who complete the course successfully receive a certificate recognized by Lebanon’s Directorate General of Technical and Vocational Education.

Target audiences

Aspiring sports nutritionists
Food supplement shop employees and sales staff
Gym staff, coaches and fitness enthusiasts