| As people realize that there is a dearth | | | | - Data Analysis |
| of information in the world to study, | | | | - Introduction to Nutrition |
| the study of the world becomes more | | | | - Professional Studies |
| specialized in order for information to | | | | - Functional Anatomy |
| be manageably processed for particular | | | | Level 2 |
| purposes. The study of medicine, for | | | | This level addresses issues related to |
| example, brought forth a specialization | | | | hire-ability and professional practice. |
| in sports medicine. The study of sports | | | | - Exercise Physiology I |
| and also of nutrition was further | | | | - Nutritional Physiology and |
| compartmentalized into sports nutrition. | | | | Biochemistry I |
| Sports nutrition as a higher education | | | | - Human Nutrition |
| course has been attracting interest | | | | - Research Methods |
| among younger generations. As the world | | | | - Nutritional Physiology and |
| population turns to sports for physical | | | | Biochemistry II |
| health as well as entertainment, sports | | | | - Biomechanics, Sport Psychology, |
| nutrition attracts a lot of attention | | | | Physical Performance Assessment |
| and revenues and people specializing in | | | | Level 3 |
| increasing sports performance are very | | | | Level 3 further develops your skills in |
| much in demand. | | | | independent problem identification and |
| Sports Nutrition education focuses on | | | | analysis. |
| understanding how the body functions | | | | - Exercise Physiology II |
| during exercise and sport. Maximizing | | | | - Applied and Environmental Physiology |
| athletic potential and minimizing health | | | | - Energy Metabolism |
| risks associated with sporting activity | | | | - Muscle Structure and Function |
| are two of the main topics of study in | | | | - Sensory and Motor Physiology |
| Sports Nutrition Education. | | | | - Sports Nutrition |
| Students of this course will consider | | | | In practical terms, students of sports |
| the role of exercise in healthy | | | | nutrition education learn: |
| lifestyles, and in the treatment of | | | | - How nutrients are taken in and how |
| various diseases, with emphasis on | | | | foods are digested and metabolized to |
| interaction between nutrition (diet) and | | | | provide necessary energy to fuel |
| physical performance. | | | | muscular activity. |
| Sports Nutrition education also provides | | | | - Dietary patterns that maximize |
| the scientific background, specific | | | | performance and prevent disease. |
| knowledge and skills to address concepts | | | | - Research advancements in ergogenic |
| and controversies relating to sports | | | | aids. |
| nutrition, sports physiology and to | | | | - Supplementation and the pros and cons |
| explore the links between nutrition, | | | | of popular diet techniques. |
| physiology, performance and health | | | | - Sample eating plans showing how to |
| outcomes through the life cycle. | | | | fuel for specific workouts. |
| Sports nutrition education integrates | | | | - How to distinguish among food, diet, |
| principles of nutrition and exercise | | | | and supplement options and understand |
| physiology and application to exercising | | | | which are best and why. |
| individuals. Common topics for | | | | - How to overcome food and weight |
| discussion include energy expenditure, | | | | obsessions. |
| fuel substrate metabolism, specific | | | | - How to lose undesired body fat while |
| nutrient needs, ergogenic aids, | | | | maintaining energy for exercise. |
| hydration, and weight issues for | | | | - Strategies to boost energy, reduce |
| exercising individuals and athletes. | | | | stress, control weight, improve health & |
| In personal sports and fitness training, | | | | enhance workouts. |
| for example, the optimum way to get the | | | | Employment opportunities |
| most out of their workouts and feel | | | | While enrolled in a Sports Nutrition |
| their best is by designing an | | | | Education program, it is still possible |
| energizing, performance-enhancing | | | | to have relevant employment. Work |
| nutrition plan, tailored specific needs | | | | placement can also be advantageous as it |
| of their bodies. | | | | also provides you with the benefits of |
| Sport Nutrition education includes | | | | industry experience. |
| learning how to enhance client's | | | | The degree is excellent preparation for |
| workouts and maximize their results with | | | | anyone planning a career in the sports |
| proper nutrition, safe and effective | | | | and fitness industries such as corporate |
| sports supplements, and beneficial | | | | health and fitness. The program is also |
| vitamins and minerals. | | | | good for those particularly considering |
| This is a sample module from a | | | | a specialization in the nutritional |
| university that offers Sports Nutrition | | | | aspects of performance enhancement. |
| in the collegiate level: | | | | The graduate of this course can |
| Level 1 | | | | penetrate family and community services, |
| Studies include an introduction to | | | | local or state government agencies, |
| learning and assessment in higher | | | | hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, |
| education and the wider context of your | | | | institutes of sports, universities and |
| subject. | | | | colleges and also personal training. |
| - Basic Sports Science | | | | However, the graduate of Sport Nutrition |
| - Science for Sport | | | | is not qualified to be a dietitian. |
| - Human Physiology | | | | |