Course content
The Sports Nutrition certificate is designed for home study through Premier’s Distance Learning programme.
Course modules include:
- The Science of Sports Nutrition 1
- The Science of Sports Nutrition 2
- Vitamins, Minerals and Water
- Quality Sports Nutrition
- Supplementation and Contamination of Foods
- Diet Adaptation and Weight Management
- Nutritional Influences on Performance
- Set Case Studies
- Self Case Study
Assessment:
- Continuous coursework assessment with tutor feedback
- 90 minute exam at one of Premier’s training venues
Entry requirements:
The Certificate in Sports Nutrition can be taken without prior qualifications - but students must be at least 16 with a reasonable level of fitness as well as reading, writing and numeracy skills.
Course duration:
As with any distance learning course, students work at their own pace, however the course must be completed within 2 years. With around 10-12 hours of home study per week, the course typically lasts around 10 months.
