Date: Self-paced distance learning
Venue: Online (SSISA Education Hub)
Duration: 18 hours
Course fee is R 1,750
CPD points 12
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NB: This course is self-paced and you can start and finish in your own time. You will have 12 months to complete the course on the SSISA platform after which access to the course will expire.
Unlock your peak performance with our comprehensive Introduction to Sports Nutrition Course that can be completed online.
This course is designed by registered dietitians and sports scientists and dives deep into the science of fuelling your body for success.
Whether you’re an athlete, fitness enthusiast, or coach, you’ll gain expert insights into:
• The role of sports nutrition: Understand the role of sports nutrition in optimising performance and recovery and the nuances between different
types of sports.
• Macronutrients & Energy Systems: Understand the building blocks that power your workouts and optimise recovery.
• Fluid & Hydration Strategies: Learn how to stay at your best with hydration tips tailored to your activity level.
• Nutrient Timing Techniques: Maximise performance, endurance, and recovery with precise timing of your meals and snacks.
Who should attend
Athletes, fitness enthusiasts, parents of athletes or coaches.
Entry requirements: No previous experience or knowledge is required. This course will be of value to an individual involved in sports.
Course modules
Module 1: Macronutrients
Module 2: Energy Requirements
Module 3: Hydration
Module 4: Nutrient timing
Learning outcomes
- Understand the role of sports nutrition in optimising performance and recovery, and identify the specific energy, nutrient, and hydration needs of different types of athletes.
- Recognise the impact of tailored nutrition strategies on various athlete categories, including recreational, amateur, and professional/elite athletes, and apply appropriate dietary adjustments based on their training loads.
- Categorise different sport types (endurance, intermittent, strength/power-based) and understand the specific physical, technical, and physiological demands associated with each category.
- Differentiate between endurance, intermittent, and strength/power-based sports, and explain how each type utilises different energy systems.
There will be a set of questions following each chapter in the four modules. The pass mark for each set is 80%.
A digital certificate of completion will be issued on successful completion.