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The Sports Nutrition course provides a comprehensive foundation in nutrition principles that support athletic performance, energy availability, and recovery. It explores the role of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in fueling physical activity and optimizing performance. Learners will also understand hydration, electrolytes, essential vitamins, and minerals important for athletes. The course covers competition nutrition, weight management strategies, supplementation, and ergogenic aids to support informed performance-related nutrition decisions.
This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.
Source and Credits:
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Learners should have a basic understanding of human nutrition fundamentals (macronutrients, micronutrients, and general dietary principles) prior to starting this course. No prior sports science background is required.
This course is intended for undergraduate nutrition and dietetics students, as well as fitness and sports science practitioners, who want a practical understanding of how nutrition supports athletic performance, recovery, and long-term health. It is well suited to learners planning to work with athletes or active populations in clinical, coaching, or wellness settings.
Introduction to Sports and Performance Nutrition
Sports and Performance Nutrition (Video)
Energy Availability for Athletes
Introduction to Energy Availability (Video)
Practice Quiz
MCQs (Problem)
Carbohydrates and Performance
Carbohydrate Manipulation for Sports Performance (Video)
Protein for Performance
Importance of Proteins in Performance (Video)
Fats and Performance
Introduction to Fats and Its Importance in Performance (Video)
Practice Quiz
MCQs (Problem)
Hydration and Electrolytes
Water & Electrolyte Balance: The Body’s Fluid Equation (Video)
Minerals for Athletes (Iron)
Mineral – Iron (Video)
Vitamins for Athletes
Water Soluble Vitamins (Video)
Practice Quiz
MCQs (Problem)
Competition Nutrition
Fueling for Competition (Video)
Weight Making and Weight Cycling
Strategies for Performance and Recovery (Video)
Practice Quiz
MCQs (Problem)
The Science of Performance Supplements
From Supplements to Performance (Video)
Practice Quiz
MCQs (Problem)
Approximately 5.9 Hours
Beginner
Fully Online (Asynchronous)
Self Paced
English Only
