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Sports & Performance Nutrition

COURSE CODE:CE-[PH]-[HW]-[CRS]-17

Course hours: 12 hours

2 Weeks

Course Description

This module prepares nutritionists to work with athletes and physically active clients, optimizing nutrition to enhance performance, recovery, and overall health. It aims to provide knowledge for optimizing performance and recovery in athletes and active individuals.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Explain the body’s energy systems and describe how they support different types and intensities of exercise.
Identify the macronutrient and micronutrient needs of athletes and physically active individuals and explain how these vary across training types and goals.
Describe optimal nutrition strategies before, during, and after exercise to enhance performance, recovery, and adaptation.
Understand the principles of hydration and electrolyte balance and their role in maintaining performance and preventing dehydration or heat-related issues.
Evaluate the effectiveness, safety, and legality of sports supplements and ergogenic aids, recognizing potential risks and ethical considerations related to doping.
Apply theoretical knowledge to practical case studies by designing comprehensive, evidence-based nutrition plans for athletes across various sports and performance contexts.

Course Objective

Explain the major energy systems involved in exercise (ATP-PC, glycolytic, and oxidative) and relate them to different types and durations of physical activity.
Assess the macronutrient and micronutrient requirements of athletes and physically active individuals, considering sport type, training intensity, and individual variability.
Design evidence-based nutrition plans for pre-, during and post-workout periods to optimize performance, recovery, and adaptation.
Evaluate hydration and electrolyte needs, recognize signs of dehydration or overhydration, and recommend appropriate fluid replacement strategies.
Critically appraise the use of supplements and ergogenic aids, understanding their potential benefits, risks, and compliance with anti-doping regulations.
Apply sport-specific nutrition principles to meet the demands of endurance, strength, team, and aesthetic sports.
Integrate nutrition and performance data (e.g., body composition, training load, recovery markers) to develop individualized athlete nutrition programs.
Promote ethical and evidence-based nutrition practices that support athletic health, performance, and fair competition.

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