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Functional Sports Nutritionist
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Advance Your Medical
Career with iThrive’s
Functional Nutrition
Course for Practitioners
Open doors to coaching athletes, celebrities, or building your own fitness brand. Help clients manage weight, energy, gut issues & hormonal imbalances.
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Duration
12hrs
Modules
10
Price:
â‚ą15,000/-
Mode
Recorded
Accreditations
Topics Covered in iThrive’s Functional Sports Nutrition Course
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Modules

PHASE 1 - 01

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

Energy System

Health and skill-related component

Exercise and adapting to exercise

Physical test

Nervous System & Special Senses

02

NUTRIENTS

Micronutrients

Macronutrients

Energy expenditure calculation

Plan a diet

03

NTERPRETING BLOOD TEST

Introduction to blood work

PHASE 2 - 04

COMPONENT-SPECIFIC NUTRITION 

Strength Sports

Endurance Sports

Team Sports

05

SPORTS SUPPLEMENTS AND ERGOGENIC AIDS

Supplements and ergogenic aids for each component

Doping

06

NUTRITIONAL PERIODISATION

Phases of periodisation

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Who Will Benefit the Most from This Program?
Homoeopathic
doctors (BHMS, MD
Homoeopathy)
Ayurvedic
doctors (BAMS,
MD Ayurveda)
MBBS doctors,
MD physicians
Dentists
(BDS, MDS)
Physiotherapists
(BPT, MPT)
Doctors Interested
in Lifestyle Medicine
What Makes Us Exceptional?
Gain a deep understanding of energy systems, health and
skill-related components, and how to assess physical
fitness through exercise and testing.
Learn to plan and design diets based on micronutrient
and macronutrient requirements, and calculate energy
expenditure for optimal performance.
Acquire the skills to analyse blood tests and health
markers to create personalised, evidence-based
nutrition plans for athletes.
Tailor nutrition to specific sports such as strength, endurance, and team sports, and apply nutritional periodisation to optimise performance throughout training phases.
Understand hormonal health and the role of sports genomics, providing effective supplements, hydration strategies, & counselling to support athletes in achieving peak performance.
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Who Will Benefit the Most from
This Program?
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Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and odiatrists
(BPT, MPT, B.Sc. OT, M.Sc. OT)
Dietitians and Nutritionists (B.Sc. Dietetics, MSc Clinical
Nutrition, Registered Dietitians)
Speech and Language Therapists, Audiologists, &
Sonographers, Psychologists, Art Therapists, & Music Therapists
Pharmacists and Medical Technologists, Dental Hygienists and Diagnostic Radiographers
Your Complete Learning Toolkit
Comprehensive knowledge from basic to
advanced nutrition courses.
Live, interactive lectures with certified functional nutrition professionals & subject matter experts.
Lifetime access to valuable study materials like books, PDFS, and videos.
Monthly case studies for real-world learning.
Industry-recognised certification upon course completion.
Meet your instructor
Meryn Aricatt
Functional Nutritionist, Sports Nutritionist,
Sports Scientist, Consciousness Coach
Bachelor’s in Home Sciences | Master’s in Sports Science
Meryn Aricatt is a Sports Nutritionist and Functional Nutritionist with a strong expertise in Sports Nutrition. With a
background in Home Sciences and Sports Science, Meryn works with athletes, including marathoners, golfers, and
runners. By combining performance-based strategies with a root-cause approach, she uses Functional Sports Nutrition to
help athletes enhance stamina, recovery, and overall health.

Over the past 2+ years, Meryn has worked with 50+ clients, successfully helping them reverse chronic conditions such as fatty liver, insulin resistance, and thyroid dysfunction.
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Testimonials

Before this program:

As a lifestyle consultant and nutrition coach for 12 years, I
relied mostly on calorie and macronutrient-based approaches.
While clients returned for my coaching, I felt a gap in
understanding the deeper root causes behind symptoms like
fatigue and acidity.

After this program:

iThrive’s course helped me gain clarity on functional nutrition,
confidently suggest supplement protocols, and create more
effective interventions. Now, I handle even complex cases with
confidence and have a strong support system through the
iThrive community.

Kanchana

Functional Nutritionist

Before the Program:

I handled cases with a conventional approach- counting
calories, balancing macros, and standard diets. But I often felt
stuck with complex conditions like thyroid, insulin resistance,
or unexplained weight gain.

After the Program:

I now understand the root cause behind symptoms and
personalise protocols based on gut health, hormones, and
emotional well-being. My clients see deeper, long-lasting
results, and I feel more confident, aligned, and fulfilled in my
practice.

Padmashri Shanmugaraj

Functional Nutritionist

Before this program:

As a lifestyle consultant and nutrition coach for 12 years, I
relied mostly on calorie and macronutrient-based approaches.
While clients returned for my coaching, I felt a gap in
understanding the deeper root causes behind symptoms like
fatigue and acidity.

After this program:

iThrive’s course helped me gain clarity on functional nutrition,
confidently suggest supplement protocols, and create more
effective interventions. Now, I handle even complex cases with
confidence and have a strong support system through the
iThrive community.

Kanchana

Functional Nutritionist

Before the Program:

I handled cases with a conventional approach- counting
calories, balancing macros, and standard diets. But I often felt
stuck with complex conditions like thyroid, insulin resistance,
or unexplained weight gain.

After the Program:

I now understand the root cause behind symptoms and
personalise protocols based on gut health, hormones, and
emotional well-being. My clients see deeper, long-lasting
results, and I feel more confident, aligned, and fulfilled in my
practice.

Padmashri Shanmugaraj

Functional Nutritionist

Before this program:

As a lifestyle consultant and nutrition coach for 12 years, I
relied mostly on calorie and macronutrient-based approaches.
While clients returned for my coaching, I felt a gap in
understanding the deeper root causes behind symptoms like
fatigue and acidity.

After this program:

iThrive’s course helped me gain clarity on functional nutrition,
confidently suggest supplement protocols, and create more
effective interventions. Now, I handle even complex cases with
confidence and have a strong support system through the
iThrive community.

Kanchana

Functional Nutritionist

Before the Program:

I handled cases with a conventional approach- counting
calories, balancing macros, and standard diets. But I often felt
stuck with complex conditions like thyroid, insulin resistance,
or unexplained weight gain.

After the Program:

I now understand the root cause behind symptoms and
personalise protocols based on gut health, hormones, and
emotional well-being. My clients see deeper, long-lasting
results, and I feel more confident, aligned, and fulfilled in my
practice.

Padmashri Shanmugaraj

Functional Nutritionist

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked
questions

Do I need a sports background to join this course?

No, you don’t! This sports nutrition course India is designed for fitness professionals and enthusiasts who want to learn the science of performance nutrition.

How long is this Functional Sports Nutrition Course?

It runs for 4-5 months. The flexible schedule fits into your busy routine, whether you’re a student or a working professional.

What do I need to attend the course?

Just a laptop or desktop with internet access. The course is live on Zoom, and study materials are available on our easy-to-use portal.

Are instalment options available?

Yes! We offer student-friendly payment plans to help you enrol without financial stress.

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