Diploma in Sports Nutrition

Alison's Diploma in Sports Nutrition is a video-based course published by Advance Learning and written with a registered dietitian. Six content modules follow the logic of a nutrition plan. Foundations of Sports and Exercise Nutrition introduces energy balance, body composition and training load and how athlete characteristics change requirements. Macronutrients and Energy Intake covers how carbohydrates, proteins and fats fuel exercise and recovery. Micronutrients, Hydration, and Nutrition for Sport Categories looks at vitamins, minerals and fluids and compares the needs of endurance, strength, team and recreational sports, after which the first interim assessment falls.

Supplements, Ergogenic Aids, and Nutrition Information teaches you to assess supplements and spot misleading claims; Nutrition for Special Populations and Weight Management covers vegetarian, vegan and restricted diets, young athletes and weight goals; and Practical Applications, Injury Prevention, and Recovery Nutrition organises meals around training and rehabilitation. A final assessment closes the diploma. Alison rates it Advanced Level, lists an average duration of 6 to 10 hours and marks it CPD-accredited; it is in English only and self-paced. Alison discloses that the text was drafted with the help of ChatGPT and then reviewed by the authors and subject-matter experts. Studying is free; the Alison Diploma is optional and paid, and a free Learner Record is available on completion.