The Deal

This CPD-accredited course is endorsed by YMCA Awards and is designed for anyone looking to begin or further their career as an accredited advisor in the field of sports science. It unfolds over the course of nine modules, across 31 units, each with its own automatically graded online quiz, which must be completed with a score of more than 80% before moving on. Feedback on the answers is provided once the module has been passed. Completion of the final theory exam, which also has a pass rate of 80%, is required before the qualification can be obtained. There is no time limit on the course itself, or in any of the tests, but as a rough guide students should expect it to take around 90 hours. Graduates of this course are also eligible for discounted professional membership and pre-approved insurance to practice (optional).

Modules

• Building a diet plan

• Analysing food journals

• How the body stores fuel and fat

• Carb-loading strategies for peak performance

• Fuelling muscles before, during and after exercise

• Muscle building and weight control

• Replacing sweat loss

• Competition diets for endurance, power and strength

• Professional, legal, insurance and tax considerations

• Bonus materials: The science of supplements, performance enhancers and engineered sports foods

The full course curriculum can be found here