Sports Nutrition and Performance

The exciting field of sports nutrition combines the sciences of nutrition and exercise physiology. This Sports Nutrition course, offered by our accredited school partners, takes a personalized approach that guides you through the elements of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and fluids using case studies and practical applications for working with athletes. You’ll be introduced to the functions of these nutrients, proper dietary intakes, and how they affect your body. Proper nutrition is vital to the overall athletic performance and experience. To get a job in the sports nutrition field, you need to understand current guidelines, emerging research, and be able to apply knowledge to athletes of all ages. This course will meet those needs by using the most up to date information and tools.

After completing this course, you should be able to:

Recall the importance of basic nutrients, the effects on our bodies, and energy systems Identify the functions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and fluids to overall body composition Recognize the fundamentals of nutritional ergogenics, weight management, and endurance Differentiate between strength/power athletes, team sports athletes, and types of consultations Recall how to work with special populations and potential jobs in sports nutrition

Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

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To register and get more information you will be directed to our online provider World Education

The University of Texas at Arlington in partnership with World Education offers a wide verity of self-pace online certificate courses. To get a complete list of courses please visit our website at:

https://uta.worldeducation.net