Certificate in Sport & Exercise Nutrition
Build a broad understanding of energy and nutrition in sport, from macronutrients and micronutrients to energy balance, hydration and athlete nutritional needs.
Understand the key principles of nutrition in sport and exercise.
The Certificate in Sport & Exercise Nutrition provides a broad understanding of the key areas of nutrition in exercise and sport.
The course focuses on general principles and uses sporting examples to show how nutritional goals can be supported in training and competition, including energy metabolism, macronutrients, micronutrients, energy balance and hydration.
The course also reinforces professional scope. It develops foundational nutrition knowledge for coaches and practitioners but does not qualify the learner as a dietitian or clinical nutrition professional.
Five foundations of sport and exercise nutrition.
Build your knowledge across energy metabolism, nutrients, energy balance and hydration.
Resting Energy Metabolism
Understand the role of resting energy metabolism within overall energy requirements.
Macronutrients
Explore the contribution of carbohydrate, protein and fat within sport and exercise nutrition.
Micronutrients
Build awareness of vitamins and minerals and their wider relevance to health and performance.
Energy Expenditure & Balance
Consider the relationship between energy intake, energy expenditure and the demands of training and competition.
Hydration
Develop your understanding of fluid balance and hydration considerations in sport and exercise.
Build a practical foundation in athlete nutrition.
The course develops knowledge of energy and nutrition, athlete needs, professional scope and the evidence surrounding ergogenic aids.
For coaches and practitioners who want stronger nutrition knowledge.
The course is suited to people working with athletes or active populations who want to understand nutrition principles without stepping outside their professional scope.
Build your knowledge at your own pace.
The Certificate in Sport & Exercise Nutrition is delivered fully online and is self-paced, giving you the flexibility to study around coaching, work and other commitments.
Before you enrol.
Key information about the focus, delivery and intended audience for the Certificate in Sport & Exercise Nutrition.
Who is this course for?
The course is aimed at coaches, S&C practitioners, fitness professionals and others who want to develop a broad understanding of nutrition within sport and exercise.
Is the course self-paced?
Yes. The course is fully online and self-paced, so you can access it through your Setanta Academy account at a time that suits you.
What will I study?
The course covers resting energy metabolism, macronutrients, micronutrients, energy expenditure and balance, and hydration.
Does this course qualify me as a dietitian or nutritionist?
No. This is a CPD certificate that develops foundational knowledge. It does not confer a clinical dietetics qualification and learners should work within the limits of their professional role.
Does the course carry ECTS?
No. Courses completed through Setanta Academy do not carry ECTS and cannot be used as credit on Setanta College programmes without additional assessment.
Build your understanding of sport and exercise nutrition.
Study online, work through the course at your own pace and develop a broader understanding of the nutritional principles that support sport and exercise.