Clinical and Sports Nutrition

Applied Sports Nutrition

Apply nutrition principles to training, performance and recovery.

Overview

A practical introduction to sports nutrition for nutrition and fitness professionals. Students assess a training scenario, estimate energy and nutrient needs, plan food and hydration, and evaluate supplement claims using current evidence.

Who It Is For

Dietitians, nutrition students, certified fitness trainers, and sports professionals working within their scope.

Learning Outcomes

Collect a useful athlete training and nutrition history.
Estimate energy needs and plan macronutrients and hydration.
Adapt food timing to training demands and recovery.
Assess common sports supplements and communicate uncertainty.

Weekly Curriculum

Week 1

Foundations of sports nutrition and athlete assessment

Practical: Complete a sport and training demand profile.

Week 2

Energy requirements, macronutrients, timing and hydration

Practical: Work through energy, protein and hydration calculations.

Week 3

Body composition, recovery and evidence based supplementation

Practical: Critique a supplement marketing claim.

Week 4

Individualised nutrition planning and athlete cases

Practical: Present a case based nutrition plan.

Included Materials and Experience

Calculation worksheets, case studies, four practical assignments and final case presentation.

Assessment and Certificate

Case plan and short presentation assessed with an approved rubric.

FITOO Academy issues a private Certificate of Completion to learners who meet the attendance and assessment requirements. It is not a university degree, professional licence or third party accreditation.

Scope and Important Details

The course is continuing education delivered by FITOO. It does not replace a university qualification or specialist clinical supervision.