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Take your career to the next level. Study the exciting field of Sports Nutrition while also focusing on becoming a Nutritional Consultant. You’ll be introduced to the functions of these nutrients, proper dietary intakes, and how they affect your body. Our program will give students the training they need to work with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels.
Sports Nutrition
The exciting field of sports nutrition combines the sciences of nutrition and exercise physiology. Our Sports Nutrition course 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.
Nutritional Consultant
Although many people understand the importance of healthy nutrition habits and good fitness patterns, it is sometimes hard to accomplish goals on their own. A nutritional consultant can help clients adopt a healthy lifestyle. Our nutritional consultant training provides students with an exploration of how food nutrition contributes to the prevention of illness and the promotion of optimal health. Students will identify how to conduct in-depth diet and lifestyle evaluations and create food plans customized to each individual’s taste, temperament, and health goals. The fundamentals of whole food nutrition, digestive physiology, metabolism, nutritional biochemistry, and current research are presented. Additionally, students will discover how healthy nutrition habits are used in the food industry. Our Nutritional Consultant course will give students the training they need to work with clients of all ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels.
Prerequisite(s): None
** Course Subject to Change.
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Type quickly and correctly
- Identify the transcription format for civil litigation
- Identify the transcription format for probates
- Identify the transcription format for family law
- Identify the transcription format for legal instruments
Sports Nutrition
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
Nutritional Consultant
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Define the role of essential nutrients and explain the principles of healthy eating.
- Recall how the body processes and utilizes carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals.
- Identify the relationship between nutrition, energy balance, weight management, and physical fitness.
- Describe how nutritional needs vary across the human life cycle.
- Recognize the impact of food systems, safety, insecurity, and sustainability on nutrition and public health.
Sports Nutrition
Sports Nutrition Module 1
Basic Nutrients
- Why Study Sports Nutrition?
- How Does the Body Produce Energy?
- Dietary Reference Intakes
- Enriched and Fortified Foods
- Basic Nutrition Guidelines
- How are Carbs Digested?
- How are Fats Digested?
- How are Proteins Digested?
- What is Energy?
- Cells and ATP
- Three Energy Systems
Sports Nutrition Module 2
Carbohydrates and Fats
- How are Carbohydrates Classified?
- Functions of Carbohydrates
- Sources of Dietary Carbohydrates
- Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load
- How are Lipids (Fats) Classified?
- Which Foods Contain Fat?
- Cholesterol
- Fats Affect Daily Training and Competitive Performance
- How Much Fat Should be Consumed?
Sports Nutrition Module 3
Proteins and Vitamins
- Main Functions of Proteins
- Nitrogen Balance
- Daily Protein Consumption
- Foods with Protein
- Benefits of Protein Supplements
- Why is Protein Essential for Daily Training?
- Water-Soluble Vitamins
- Fat-Soluble Vitamins
- Antioxidant Properties
- What are Phytochemicals?
Sports Nutrition Module 4
Minerals and Water
- What are Major Minerals?
- What are Trace Minerals?
- Consequences of Poor Water Balance
- How Much Fluid do Individuals Need?
- Pre-exercise Hydration
- Hydration During Exercise
- Post-exercise Hydration
Sports Nutrition Module 5
Nutritional Ergogenics and Consultation
- What is Ergogenic Aid?
- What are Dietary Supplements?
- What is Doping?
- Commonly Encountered Doping Substances
- Diet History
- How are Food Records Analyzed?
- Steps for Initial Consultation with Athletes
- Walk-In and Short-Sessions
Sports Nutrition Module 6
Weight Management
- Common Weight Management Concerns
- Determining Weight Status
- Body Composition
- Energy Intake and Energy Expenditure
- Weight Loss
- Disordered Eating Patterns
- Healthy Weight Gain
Sports Nutrition Module 7
Endurance and Strength/Power Athletes
- Endurance Athletes
- Energy Systems Used During Endurance Exercise
- Total Energy Systems
- Macronutrient Needs
- Energy Systems Used During Strength/Power Exercise
- Carbs and Proteins Needed
Sports Nutrition Module 8
Team Sport Athletes/Special Considerations
- Team Sport Nutritional Needs
- Special Considerations for Diabetes
- Special Considerations for Pregnancy
- Special Considerations for Child and Teen Athletes
- Special Considerations for College Athletes
- Special Considerations for Masters Athletes
- Special Considerations for Vegetarians
Nutritional Consultant
Nutritional Consultant Module 1
Foundations of Nutrition Science
- What Does a Nutritional Coach Do?
- Coaching vs. Nutritionists, Dietitians and Medical Care
- What Nutrients Are
- Calories and Energy
- How Food is Digested
- Absorption and Body’s Helpers
- Metabolism
Nutritional Consultant Module 2
Carbohydrates and Proteins
- What Carbohydrates Are
- How the Body Uses Carbohydrates
- Fiber
- Whole vs. Refined
- What Protein Is and Why It Matters
- Amino Acids
- How Much Protein Do You Need?
Nutritional Consultant Module 3
Fats and Lipids
- What Fat Is and Why the Body Needs It
- Types of Fat
- Fat and Heart Health
- Coaching About Fat
Nutritional Consultant Module 4
Vitamins, Minerals and Hydration
- What Micronutrients Are
- Vitamins: Water-Soluble and Fat-Soluble
- Minerals: Major and Trace
- Hydration: Water’s Quiet Importance
- Coaching About Micronutrients
Nutritional Consultant Module 5
Energy Balance, Weight Management and Body Composition
- Calories In vs Calories Out
- Why Crash Diets Backfire
- Healthy Weight Management
- Body Composition
- Coaching Weight and Body Goals
Nutritional Consultant Module 6
Dietary Guidelines, Food Labels and Meal Planning
- Dietary Guidelines
- MyPlate
- Reading the Nutrition Facts Label
- Ingredients Lists and Marketing Claims
- Simple Meal Plans
Nutritional Consultant Module 7
Nutrition Through the Lifespan and Behavior Change
- How Nutrition Needs Change Across Life
- Children, Teens and Older Adults
- Pregnancy and Special Life Stages
- Stages of Behavior Change
- Motivational Interviewing
- Building Habits That Last
- Coaching Through Setbacks
Nutritional Consultant Module 8
Communication, Assessment and Building a Coaching Practice
- The Client Intake
- Communication Skills That Build Trust
- Setting Goals
- Accountability
- Starting Your Practice
- Marketing
- Legal and Professional Basics
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks*. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!**
*A few courses still have physical materials.
Nutritional Consultant
Upon successful completion of our Nutritional Consultant course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position as a nutritional coach and will be prepared to sit for the NCCB national certification exam to become a Certified Nutritional Coach (CNC).
** Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player
