Course Description

The Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance enables learners to develop their understanding of nutrition for sport and exercise performance.

During the qualification learners will cover the following:

• the need for a healthy, balanced diet to optimise sports performance.
• how to access credible information about sports and performance nutrition.
• the benefits and risks of specific nutritional protocols that may be used to prepare for sports or fitness events.
• the current scientific evidence relating to the safety and efficacy of common, legally available supplements and ergogenic aids.
• understand nutrition for sport and exercise performance.

Learners must hold one of the following:

• Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing.
• Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing.
• Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Group Training.

And:

• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Physical Activity, or
• Active IQ Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Exercise and Health.