Welcome to the comprehensive Sports Nutrition Fundamentals course, designed to provide foundational knowledge about the fundamentals of sports nutrition in various types of sports. Led by Dr. Youstina Guirguis, a distinguished clinical and sports nutrition consultant and a lecturer at ASU’s faculty of medicine , this course offers the most recent advances in sports nutrition in an easy-to-understand format.
This course will unravel how to employ nutrition to support all areas of athletic performance. This includes providing education on the proper foods, nutrients, hydration protocols, and supplements required in different sports.
The aim of this course is to
Understand the role of macronutrients, micronutrients, and hydration in sports performance
Learn how to develop tailored nutrition strategies for various sports
Explore the science behind nutrient timing and recovery protocol
Address the unique nutritional needs of specific populations
Understand the latest sports nutrition knowledge update
How to perform nutrition plans for weight loss and weight gain in athletes
Apply the sports nutrition principles on a practical case
Regardless of whether you are a clinical nutrition specialist or a sports nutrition specialist or a medical student , this course will provide you a thorough grasp of the fundamentals of sports nutrition essential for professionals.
Curriculum
- 9 Sections
- 21 Lessons
- 180 Days
- Introduction to sports nutrition1
- Estimation of the caloric requirements1
- Macronutrients4
- Estimation of macronutrients requirements2
- Distributing macronutrients requirements5
- Fluid requirements1
- Micronutrients3
- Weight management in athletes2
- Practical case2
Requirements
- None
Features
- The course allows the audience to comfortably and efficiently design a nutritional plan for athletes from A to Z
Target audiences
- Nutrition specialists, consultants, Doctors, Pharmacists, Individuals interested in the Sports nutrition field