Certificate in Sports Nutrition

The Certificate in Sports Nutrition is designed for fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and those looking to enter the health and sports industry. Whether you want to improve your own performance or support others through tailored nutrition strategies, this course offers the scientific foundation to help you succeed.
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Course Provider
My Learning Online
(RTO 22557)
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Flexible Online Delivery

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Payment Plans from $30 Per Week

Course Overview

Start Date
Start Anytime
Duration
You have 12 months of course access to complete this course with self-paced learning. 
Delivery
100% Online
Career Outcomes
Course Modules
  1. Foundations of Nutrition
  • Unit 1 – Introduction to Nutrition
  • Unit 2 – The Digestive System
  • Unit 3 – Absorption & Enzymes
  • Unit 4 – Energy Value and Foods
  • Unit 5 – Carbohydrates and Fats
  • Unit 6 – Proteins
  • Unit 7 – Vitamins and Minerals
  • Unit 8 – Water
  • Unit 9 – Nutrient Disorders
  1. Sports Nutrition
  • Unit 1 – Introduction to Human and Sports Nutrition
  • Unit 2 – Energy
  • Unit 3 – Energy in the Athlete’s Body
  • Unit 4 – The Training Diet
  • Unit 5 – The Competition Diet
  • Unit 6 – Fluids
  • Unit 7 – The Athlete’s Body Composition
  • Unit 8 – Weight Management
  • Unit 9 – Training for Size and the Use of Sports Supplements
Course Fees Include
  • 24/7 Online access to your course allows you to study when it suits your schedule.
  • All the required course materials in a variety of learning formats, including detailed interactive video tutorials & text-based guides.
  • Full tutor support over the phone and via email 6 days a week.
  • Certificate of Completion and transcript of the units you have completed upon completion of your course to hang in your business or add to your resume.
Testimonials

“My tutor was incredibly patient with all my questions and helped me to choose the right options for my needs, saving me a lot of time and money as well. Very happy with my enrollment, and looking forward to studying my Sports Nutrition course!” - Lorrae M.

“After completing my social work degree and working in the field for many years, I decided to reskill in the health and nutrition industry. An industry I have always shown a keen interest in. My goal is to potentially combine both qualifications. To educate and support those with special needs and young people to achieve healthy lifestyles. I believe the Nutrition and Business Certificate course will provide me with the knowledge and skills to achieve this goal. I find the course content to be clear, easy to understand and practical. What attracted me to the course was not only the content, but the ability to learn and hand in assignments at my own pace. On completion of my assignments, my tutor is quick to mark them and provide me with encouraging comments and insightful feedback. I feel fully supported and comfortable to approach my tutor when needed.”- Aviva K.

"100% would recommend it if you work full time and find it hard to find time to study. Study at your own pace with amazing tutoring staff, extremely helpful and an awesome attitude!" - Rhett D.

Course Outcomes
  • Sports Nutrition Consultant
  • Health and Fitness Consultant
  • Personal Trainer
  • Dietician (Sports Nutrition)
  • Athletic Performance Coach​

While studying this course provides valuable skills and knowledge, it does not guarantee a specific career outcome. The career outcomes listed are intended as a general guide only.

Accreditation and Affiliates

International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC) - The International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC) is a globally recognised quality assurance body that accredits education providers who demonstrate excellence in course delivery and learner support. For students, IARC accreditation offers peace of mind knowing that the course meets international benchmarks for quality and credibility. It also provides increased recognition of courses by employers and educational institutions worldwide, helping boost career and academic opportunities.

Course Entry Requirements
  • Whilst there are no specific age requirements, if you are under the age of 18, the course provider will need to speak with a guardian before enrolment.
  • You must have a computer and an Internet connection. If you do not have a computer or tablet, the course provider can supply one.
  • Be aware that any disabilities may affect your ability to work online. Please notify the course provider when you enrol so they can fully support you with your studies.
Payment Options

Upfront, AfterPay, Klarna or weekly interest-free payment plan from $30 per week.

Why this course?

Always dreamed of knowing how to get the best results from your training sessions or working in the Health and Fitness industry? This course is perfect if you are wanting to gain the skills and knowledge to apply dietary interventions to help you or your clients achieve maximum performance. Sportspeople have special dietary needs to help them fulfil their athletic potential. In this course, you will:

 – Develop your understanding of the way nutrition relates to sporting performance

– Improve your own performance in sport and fitness

– Help sportsmen and athletes manage their diet

– Expand your career options to work in the fitness, health, or sports industries

This course starts by laying the foundations of how we absorb food, an overview of the different components of food and the basics of nutrient disorders. The second module will help you understand sports nutrition, nutrition for fitness, sports supplements, and the relationships between performance, health, and food.

When you exercise, the food you have consumed is used to fuel the body. The components of food used during exercise are to a degree, different to those components which may be used when not exercising. It, therefore, stands to reason that the nutrition required for greater sporting activity can be different to the nutrition required for less sporting activity.

This whole premise is however complicated by the fact that the physical characteristics (including genetics) will vary from one individual to another, similarly, the nutritional components used in some sports will differ from those used in others. In effect, every situation is different, this reason alone is why you need to understand sports nutrition in a holistic and scientific way if you are to make appropriate nutrition choices. 

Tutor Support

Just because you are studying online, doesn’t mean you are studying alone. Feel totally supported with access to full tutor support over the phone and via email 6 days a week.

Accreditation

This certificate is accredited through the International Approval & Registration Centre (IARC). A non-profit, global organisation to help you gain employment.

*The contents are accurate at the time of writing. Get in touch with the course provider for the latest information.

About the Course Provider

My Learning Online

Learning Online is a new-age education provider with the mission of delivering practical skills to Australians so that you can get the most out of life. They specialise in carefully crafted short courses to deliver you the skills you’ll need to succeed. By partnering with industry experts their courses are highly relevant to what’s occurring in the industry right now. This means that when you graduate from a Learning Online course, you’ll be able to start applying those skills and create an impact in your role from day one. My Learning Online provides a broad selection of flexible online courses, offering practical skills in fields such as agriculture, animal care, business, and photography. Developed with industry experts, these courses ensure immediate relevance and applicability across various sectors. Ideal for those looking to advance their career, switch industries, or pursue a passion, My Learning Online's courses allow for flexible, online study, enabling learners to gain essential skills and knowledge at their own pace and convenience.
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