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