Introduction

Proper nutrition plays an important role in the performance, recovery and overall well-being of athletes. As they aim for success and push their bodies to the limit, athletes have unique dietary needs that require careful attention and consideration. Sports clinicians are key players in supporting athletes’ health and performance and they need to be knowledgeable about nutrition. Understanding the interplay between macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, and the timing of intake can greatly impact an athlete’s ability to achieve their goals. By staying up to date with the latest research and guidelines in sports nutrition, clinicians can provide tailored and evidence-based recommendations to athletes. This course, therefore, reviews the basics of sports nutrition.

Learning outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

• identify at least five macronutrients and micronutrients and their respective functions
• discuss macronutrient needs for athletes with a focus on carbohydrates, proteins and fats
• describe the basics of hydration and key hydration goals for athletes before, during and after exercise

Target audience

This course is aimed at Physiotherapy and Physical Therapy clinicians, students and assistants. Other interested professionals such as athletic trainers, occupational therapists, nurses or medical doctors interested in this subject are also invited to participate.

Practicalities

• Availability - this course is online and can be completed on your own schedule.
• Hours of Learning - No deadlines are applied to this course and it can be started and completed in your own time according to your personal schedule. We expect the required elements to take around 1.5-2 hours depending on your schedule and learning style. Additionally there are many optional resources provided and if you choose to review these the course could take longer to complete.
• Types of Activities - This course includes instructional and/or practical videos, reading activities, AI supported learning activities, reflection, evaluation forms, a quiz and additional resources.
• Certificates - At the end of the course, when you have completed all of the required elements, you will be able to download a certificate of completion and 1.6 Plus points will be added to your personalised learning dashboard.

Accessibility and Non-Discrimination Policy

Physiopedia Plus is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible learning environment for all participants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, religion, sex, disability, military status, sexual orientation or age in any aspect of our continuing education services. We are dedicated to ensuring that all learners can fully participate in our programmes. Participants who require accommodations or have special needs are encouraged to contact us with details so that we can make all reasonable efforts to meet these requirements.