Sports Nutrition - Beginners
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Course Requirements
This introductory course is ideal for nutrition students, fresh graduates, and health professionals who want to build a strong foundation in sports nutrition.
It’s also suitable for fitness trainers and wellness enthusiasts looking to understand how nutrition supports athletic performance, energy systems, and recovery.
Course Description
This beginner-level course provides a practical introduction to sports nutrition and how diet affects performance, energy, and recovery.
Participants will explore how the body uses energy during different types of exercise and how to design effective nutrition plans for athletes.
Modules include:
- Module 1:
- Exercise intensity and energy use
- Energy systems and fuel utilization
- Nutrition and athletic performance
- Module 2:
- Understanding macronutrients
- Summary of fuel use in exercise
- Module 3:
- Key micronutrients, deficiency risks, and supplements
- Hydration, electrolyte balance, and sports drinks
- Pre-, intra-, and post-workout meals
- Module 4:
- Weight management in athletes
- Risks of restrictive diets
- Sample athletic diet menu
Course Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand how the body uses energy during different types and intensities of exercise.
- Identify the roles of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in athletic performance.
- Recognize key micronutrients and the risks of deficiencies in athletes.
- Plan balanced meals and snacks for pre-, during-, and post-workout needs.
- Understand hydration and electrolyte balance for optimal performance.
- Assess common nutrition challenges such as restrictive diets and weight management in athletes.
- Apply evidence-based principles to design simple, practical sports nutrition plans.
Course Details
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Type of course: N/A
Course Curriculum
1
Nutrition and Athletic Performance
17 Min
2
Energy Systems and Fuel Use in Exercise
20 Min
3
Exercise Intensity and Energy Use
8 Min
1
Understanding Macronutrients - Carbohydrates
34 Min
2
Understanding Macronutrients - Fats
23 Min
3
Understanding Macronutrients - Proteins
34 Min
4
Summary of Fuel Use in Exercise
8 Min
1
Key Micronutrients, Deficiency Risks and Supplements
25 Min
2
Hydration, Electrolyte Balance & Sports drink
18 Min
3
Pre, Intra & Post Workout Meals
20 Min
1
Weight Management in Athletes & Risk of Restrictive Diets
21 Min
2
Sample Diet Menu
9 Min
1. Exercise and Nutrition Basics
Instructor
Dr. Ruba Mashrabash holds a PhD in Nutrition and Dietetics with a thesis on food addiction (from the University of Jordan), a Master's degree in Nutrition and Food Processing (University of Jordan), and a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Food Processing (Jordan University of Science and Technology). She has over 18 years of experience in dietary planning for all health conditions, is the director of the Ruba Mashrabash Center for Nutritional Consulting, and the founder of Ruba Diet, a website focused on nutrition and health. Since 2011, she has been presenting a weekly nutrition segment on Roya TV and has appeared on various other television stations. She is involved in scientific research specializing in food addiction, is an author of children's food stories, and has 10 years of experience teaching nutrition and food preparation for IG students and course credential teachers.
Instructors
No assistant instructors available.
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FAQ’S
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This course is designed for nutrition students, fresh graduates, health professionals, fitness trainers, and anyone interested in learning the basics of sports nutrition.
No prior experience is required. The course starts from the basics and builds a strong foundation in understanding nutrition for physical activity and sports.
The course covers energy systems, macronutrients and micronutrients, hydration, supplements, workout meals, and weight management in athletes.
The course includes 4 modules with a total of approximately 4 training hours.
Yes! Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of attendance accredited by NutriWise.
The course is offered online only, allowing you to join from anywhere and learn at your own pace.
Yes, you will have access to the course materials and recorded sessions for review at your convenience.
No, this course is not CPD accredited. It provides a NutriWise participation certificate only.
- Durations: 4
- Lessons: 12
- Students: 0
- Skill Level: Beginner
Course price
JD 50.14
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