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Sports Nutrition

Nutrition for training adaptation and competitive performance, from macronutrient periodisation to evidence-based supplements and anti-doping.

14 topics14 available ≈ 3 h 40 min study time BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedProfessional

What you will understand

Plan pre-, intra- and post-exercise nutrition
Match fuelling to endurance vs strength/power demands
Evaluate supplements against evidence and doping risk

Related subjects

Exercise Physiology Lifestyle Nutrition Strength & Conditioning Hybrid Training

Recommended order

Work through the modules top to bottom. Lessons marked “Linked lesson” are taught once in another subject and shared here.

Modules

1. Module 1: Foundations of Sports Nutrition 3 topics

Energy systems and metabolism for nutrition — in Exercise Physiology Beginner Linked lesson

Macronutrients and athletic performance Intermediate Published

Micronutrients and hydration essentials Intermediate Published

2. Module 2: Nutrition for Training & Competition 3 topics

Pre-, intra- and post-workout nutrition strategies Intermediate Published

Fuelling for endurance vs strength/power sports Advanced Published

Competition-day meal planning Advanced Published

3. Module 3: Body Composition & Weight Management 4 topics

Balancing muscle gain and fat loss Intermediate Published

Safe weight-cutting practices for athletes Advanced Published

Nutrition for injury prevention and recovery Advanced Published

Energy availability and RED-S Advanced Published

4. Module 4: Supplements & Ergogenic Aids 2 topics

Evidence-based supplements (creatine, caffeine and others) Intermediate Published

Avoiding banned substances and doping risks Intermediate Published

5. Module 5: Practical Applications 2 topics

Creating individualised nutrition plans Professional Published

Sports nutrition case studies Professional Published

Featured video lessons

Macronutrients and athletic performance

Sports nutrition basics: carbs, protein, fat

Australian Institute of Sport / sports dietitians (search) · needs verification

Macronutrients and athletic performance

How much carbohydrate do athletes need?

Asker Jeukendrup / mysportscience (search) · needs verification

Micronutrients and hydration essentials

Sweat testing for athletes

sports dietitians (search) · needs verification

Micronutrients and hydration essentials

Iron and the female athlete

sports medicine educators (search) · needs verification