CERTIFIED FUNCTIONAL SPORTS NUTRITION COURSE
LEARN THE FUNDAMENTALS OF FUNCTIONAL SPORTS NUTRITION FROM INDIA'S LEADING FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION ACADEMY AND BUILD A THRIVING CAREER IN THE FASCINATING SPORTS INDUSTRY
CERTIFIED FUNCTIONAL SPORTS NUTRITION COURSE
Learn the fundamentals of functional sports nutrition from India’s leading functional nutrition academy and build a thriving career in the fascinating sports industry
18th Sept - 17th Oct
Date

12-2pm (Mon-Wed-Fri)
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Online Live classes
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Functional Sports Nutrition Course by iThrive Academy
One-month online functional sports nutrition certificate course taught by experts in functional nutrition and sports nutrition.

Functional Sports Nutrition Course
About the course
Functional Sports Nutrition is a combination of ‘Functional Nutrition’ and ‘Sports Nutrition.’ The curriculum of this course is based on the application of Functional nutrition science in enhancing sports performance.
Functional nutrition intricately looks at an individual’s biometrics and combining it with sports science elevates sports nutrition to a new level.
iThrive Academy’s advanced sports nutrition course transcends outdated knowledge presented by nutrition and fitness courses. It is backed by cutting-edge scientific research which will equip you with newer and deeper aspects to unleash athletic performance to the fullest.
Module 1
Exercise Physiology
- Energy System
- Health and Skill related component
- Exercise and adapting to exercise
- Physical fitness testing
Module 2
Nutrients
- Micronutrients
- Macronutrients
- Antioxidants
- Energy expenditure calculation
Module 3
Interpreting Blood tests
- Understanding blood
- Importance of blood work
- Importance of blood tests in sports
- Important blood parameters
Module 4
Component Specific Nutrition
- Understanding the physiology of specific sports
- Endurance Sports
- Strength Sports
- Mixed sports
Module 5
Nutritional Periodization
- Understanding Periodization
- Understanding body types
- Phases of periodization
- How to make a periodized table of sports
Module 6
Hydration Strategies
- Phases of liquid intake
- Understanding fluid balance
- Safe hydration strategies for athletes
- Electrolytes for sports
Module 7
Sports Supplements and Ergogenic Aids
- Commonly used sports supplements
- How to choose safe and effective supplements
- Introduction to doping
- Rules and regulations of WADA
Module 8
Hormonal Health
- What are hormones
- Role of hormones in sports
- Various hormones that affect sports
- Factors affecting hormonal health in athletes
Module 9
Sports Genomics
- Importance of nutrigenetics and nutrigenomics in sports
- Gut health and athletic performance
- Use of genetics testing for athletes
- Genes responsible for evaluating sports performance
Module 10
Practical Aspects of Sports Nutrition
- Loopholes of sports nutrition
- Problems faced by athletes in following sports nutrition
- Tips to make sports nutrition easy to follow
- Discussion
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Passion into Profession
What makes functional sports nutrition more relevant and advanced than conventional sports nutrition?
Know the difference and make the right choice
SPORTS
NUTRITION
FUNCTIONAL SPORTS
NUTRITION
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Who is this course for?
Nutritionists
Dieticians
Health coaches
Fitness Specialists
Sports coaches
Functional medicine practitioners
Sports enthusiasts
Athletes
Interested in upskilling
Added benefits of Learning with iThrive Academy
Advance your knowledge and stay at the forefront with the
Best Sports Nutrition course online
Meet your expert instructor

Meryn is a core part of iThrive’s Sports Nutrition Verticle Evolve. She believes that “Nutrition can either make a great athlete good or a good athlete great”. Meryn is passionate about helping sports persons by applying her knowledge of sports nutrition in enhancing their performance and making their lives healthier and happier.

An Instructor at iThrive Academy, Deepakshi has been in charge of designing courses that add to practical knowledge for the students in functional nutrition. She believes in imparting knowledge backed by scientific facts and ensures a high-quality student experience with her teaching methodology.

iThrive Academy is a functional nutrition teaching institute that provides India’s only Online Certification Course in Functional Nutrition. It has had a promising tenure grooming 200+ successful functional nutritionists up till now. The institute is internationally recognized with top functional nutrition expert instructors empowering students to turn their passion for nutrition and healing into rewarding career opportunities.
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