Course overview
YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Advanced Nutrition for Health, Weight Management and Sports Performance City of Bristol CollegeThis is an internationally recognised qualification and is your next step in understanding and providing reliable and accepted nutritional knowledge, It will give you the tools to apply reliable, evidence-based nutritional science and healthy eating recommendations to support your clients in achieving their goal/s.
Additional information
Who is this course for?
Those who wish to expand their knowledge in nutrition and want to be able to offer a more in-depth service to their clients.
What you'll learn
You will gain an understanding of nutritional science and their application to exercise, sport and athletic performance.
This includes:
– The limitations and risks of supplements and performance aids
– The importance of hydration for sports performance
Working within their scope of practice, they will be able to support their clients in their understanding of the relevance of official guidelines to personal food preferences and needs, including for: health and well-being, weight management and sports performance.
You will also learn how to direct individuals who participate in physical activity and exercise to reputable sources of information when required.
Course entry requirements
18 years old and above, with a Level 2 in Health and Fitness.
Previous knowledge of nutrition and exercise is an advantage.
How is the course delivered and assessed?
A mix of face-to-face learning one evening a week plus home study.
Assessing is done via manual coursework and online assessments.
Future career and study opportunities
This qualification can lead to further training at the same and/or higher levels in a range of related disciplines. For example, YMCA Level 4 Certificate in Weight Management for Individuals with Obesity, Diabetes Mellitus and/or Metabolic Syndrome (600/6752/4).
