CERTIFICATE OF OPTIMAL SPORTS NUTRITION
NUTRITION FOR ATHLETES ALL IN ONE SHORT COURSE - CEC approved course
This nationally recognised sports nutrition course is based on the latest research but presented in a practical and easy to follow format. Developed by a nutritionist who worked extensively with elite athletes from various sports such as tennis, rugby union and rugby league, this course is not just theory it is based on real clinical situations with actual cases from elite athletes. Additional support is offered by the twice NRL Premiership winning Sea Eagles Fitness Coach, Don Singe for those looking for additional information on strength and conditioning.
If you are looking for fast CECs without the cost and without compromising quality this is the sports nutrition course for you! Enrolments are daily and course packs are sent out weekly. You can complete as quickly as you need or take more time if required. Online exam for immediate grades and completion or printed exam for untimed testing. Prospectus or why not Get Started Now.
If you are looking for fast CECs without the cost and without compromising quality this is the sports nutrition course for you! Enrolments are daily and course packs are sent out weekly. You can complete as quickly as you need or take more time if required. Online exam for immediate grades and completion or printed exam for untimed testing. Prospectus or why not Get Started Now.
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20 hours of study with open-book assessment or online for speedy results
Nationally Accredited by Fitness Australia for 15 CEC points and approved by REPs NZ for 25 CPDs Physical Activity Australia: Approximate conversion of 9-15 CECs to PDPs = 3 PDPs 20* CPE points from ATMS and 18 CPE points from NHAA May be eligible for PME points (AAMT). |
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All students receive a transcript of results and Certificate of Attainment with relevant accrediting logos.
Correspondence: $270 (inclusive of GST) eCourse: Out NOW $220 Yes for two or more students/courses Mail: Cheque; Money Order; Online: Via PayPal; Visa; Mastercard; Visa Debit; Bank transfer. You do not need a PayPal account to enrol online using a credit card. |
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COURSE OUTLINE Elements of a healthy diet Dietary guidelines Carbohydrate, dietary fats and protein Fruit and vegetable intake Calculating caloric intake and the energy of food Hydration and sports Dehydration and fluid levels Fluids to use in sports Professional hydration fluids Fluid temperature and influence on performance. Hydration techniques Testing and measures of hydration Intake the night before, day of the event, during the event, after the event Estimating body fluid loss via sweat Self-testing procedures Body temperature Cooling strategies and the use of ice-jackets in sport. Fuelling and food Sports specific functions of carbohydrates, simple sugars and sport The glycaemic index, glycaemic load and energy fluctuations Nutrient requirements and timing of intake Blood sugar balance and energy flow Starch, fibre, glycogen and complex carbohydrates Fats and the sporting diet Protein for energy Functions of protein and relevance in sport Maintaining your fat free mass to improve energy production Timing and quantity of intake for events Protein and recovery Foods for athletes Vegetarian athletes Protein fads to avoid Calories and food energy Caloric values and ratio of nutrients for athletes Calculating calories in food and alcohol Fuels for activity and energy Body fat distribution Measurement of body mass covering waist to hip ratio, body mass index, lean body mass Assessing body fat and examples Energy balance Energy intake, expenditure, metabolism and calculating energy requirements. Weight loss issues Issues relating to sport looking at realistic ways to address body weight What works and what doesn't Supplements Why supplement, Do large numbers of vitamins/minerals in a supplement mean it is better Supplement quality Issues of dose and What to look for in a supplement Sporting aids For performance covering creatine, research findings, dose, side effects; Caffeine, effects, dose, applications to sport; Bicarbonate, uses, side effects; Amino acids, branch-chain amino acids, single amino acids, amino acid form. Putting it into practice Before the event, during the event, after the event Practical exercise - applying the theory and event meal planners PLUS Extensive appendices, reports, articles and fact sheets (for use with clients)
Don Singe, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Manly Sea Eagles
Leanne Cooper, consultant sports nutritionist
Training Buddy
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TESTIMONIALS This was a great course and I thought its content was well pitched. I'll certainly be looking to do another course again in the near future. Neil Sturrock, WA May 2013 Course pack is fantastic! Great selection of articles, well written, easy to follow. A very enjoyable course. Nicole Lesley, Sydney Jan 2012 I found this course to be exactly what I need to help with the clients I have. Thanks for your education and I look forward to being a student for many years to come. Darren Stubbs, Tasmania, Personal Trainer I really enjoyed the facts about nutrition on the performance of athletes and planning of meals for optimum performance. The response and helpfulness of the course provider and advice on related courses on nutrition was great! Zung Gibson, Food Technologist The course materials were VERY comprehensive and easy to read. The guidelines and additional booklets and recent food culture information makes it particularly enlightening. Dolly Tan The course has been very useful - as I am doing nursing and have a keen interest in health and fitness. Sally Ellis Very informative, will enable me to pass on valuable information to my clients and help me with my own diet. Pauline Smallwood The course was practical and I can put what I have learned into practice with my sport. K Wallington The fact sheets have been awesome my clients love them! Great course, if you are looking at it, do it, you will love it! Ryan Stubbs  |
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