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