Sports and Performance Nutrition

ABOUT THE COURSE :Sports Nutrition is a branch of Nutritional Science that deals with the interaction of human nutrition with exercise performance. Through this course, we aim to connect physical activity, nutrition and health by translating the nutritional goals of an athlete into dietary strategies. By completing the course, you’d have a basic understanding of how nutrients can be manipulated to boost performance and how to incorporate traditional and Indian cuisine into sports nutrition.Course objective To help participants understand the basics of nutrition for improving sports and exercise capacity.To gain scientific considerations for manipulating macros - carbohydrates, proteins, fats to peak performanceTo learn about the role of micronutrients to prevent illness and to enhance immunity to support athletic abilitiesTo learn about the regulation of fluids and electrolytes to suit the type of training, and competition.To understand evidence-based food choices for recovery from exercise and to prevent injuries in athletesTo understand safe and scientific supplement protocolTo apply concepts for Indian athletes and cuisine, understanding food safety and hygieneINTENDED AUDIENCE : S & C coaches, physical education teachers, fitness trainers, dietitians, nutritionists, physiotherapists, doctors, gym instructors, nutrition studentsPREREQUISITES : Science backgroundINDUSTRY SUPPORT : Fitness, gym, sports academies

Week 1:Module 1: Building Blocks to Sports Nutrition (Part 1)
Lecture 1: Introduction to Energy
Lecture 2: Introduction to Macronutrients
Lecture 3: Introduction to carbohydrates
Lecture 4: Glycemic index, Impact on performance
Lecture 5: Introduction to Protein and Protein supplements
Week 2:Module 2: Building Blocks to Sports Nutrition (Part 2)
Lecture 1: Importance of Protein in Performance
Lecture 2: Introduction to Fats
Lecture 3: Essential fats and its importance in performance
Lecture 4: Hydration and electrolytes
Lecture 5: Practical guidelines for hydration
Week 3:Module 3: Vitamins and Minerals
Lecture 1: Major minerals
Lecture 2: Miner minerals
Lecture 3: Fat soluble vitamins
Lecture 4: Water soluble vitamins
Lecture 5: Impact of nutrient deficiency on athletic performance
Week 4:Module 4: Energy Systems and Nutrient Periodisation
Lecture 1: Energy systems and biochemical pathways - 1
Lecture 2: Case study
Lecture 3: Introduction to nutrient periodisation
Lecture 4: Nutrient timing for specific training cycle
Lecture 5: Applied aspects of nutrient periodisation
Week 5:Module 5: High Performance Nutrition
Lecture 1: Competition Nutrition - theoretical aspects
Lecture 2: Practical and travel guidelines
Lecture 3: Weight cycling and Weight making
Lecture 4: Dietary approaches to weight management
Lecture 5: Performance enhancers and ergogenic aids
Week 6:Module 6: Recovery and Rehabilitation Nutrition
Lecture 1: Three R principal
Lecture 2: Practices to enhance recovery
Lecture 3: Dietary approaches to pre-empt injury
Lecture 4: Injury specific dietary interventions
Lecture 5: Antioxidants for athletes
Week 7:Module 7: Nutritional considerations for Special Groups
Lecture 1: Vegetarian and vegan athletes
Lecture 2: Diabetic athletes
Lecture 3: Young athletes
Lecture 4: Female atheltes
Lecture 5: Case Study
Week 8:Module 8: Indian Cuisine for High Performance
Lecture 1: Indianizing Sports Nutrition
Lecture 2: Traditional food choices for training and recovery
Lecture 3: Food safety - Ideal cooking practices
Lecture 4: Personal hygiene and sanitation practices
Lecture 5: Practical implications and guidelines