sport nutrition
Sports nutrition is a branch of nutrition science that focuses on providing athletes and physically active people with the appropriate diet to improve physical performance, increase strength and endurance, speed up recovery, and maintain overall health.
Purposes of a Sports Nutrition Diploma
To gain scientific knowledge about how nutrition affects exercise performance and recovery
To support goals such as muscle gain, fat loss, endurance, and overall health
To apply nutrition principles safely and ethically in sport and fitness settings
To learn how to design nutrition plans for athletes and active individuals
To understand macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, and supplementation
To develop the ability to assess individual needs and adapt nutrition strategies based on different sports, training loads, and lifestyles