Sports Nutrition

Whether you are a coach/trainer, an athlete or a parent of a young athlete, you will learn how to assess and meet athletes’ nutritional needs to maximize performance. By the end of this course, you will be able to calculate athletes’ daily energy requirements, plan appropriate macronutrient intake for different sport demands, and develop fueling strategies for endurance athletes, strength/power athletes, and team sport athletes. The course also covers hydration planning, competition-day nutrition (pre-, during-, and post-event), and practical considerations like meal planning during travel. You will work through real-world case studies (e.g. marathon runners, triathletes, weightlifters, team-sport players) and create nutrition plans that optimize energy levels, aid recovery, and support athletic goals.Nutrition questions such as: Approximately what percentage of an endurance athlete’s calories should come from carbohydrates?After a heavy weightlifting session, what should a strength athlete eat/drink to optimize muscle recovery?Carbs loading strategy before Ironman raceWhat is the hydration strategy for long races? How much protein should a weight lifter consume per day?During a tournament, what kinds of foods should athletes focus on between back-to-back games? will be answered in the course to name a few.The course is structured to provide coaches and learners with clear goals, comprehensive content, practical examples, and interactive and assessment components. By the end of the course, learners will be equipped to design sport-specific nutrition plans: from calculating daily needs to fine-tuning race-day meals, from fueling marathoners to feeding entire teams. The included case studies and activities ensure that theoretical knowledge is applied to real coaching scenarios, thereby solidifying the learning outcomes in a practical, coach-friendly manner.