Sports Nutrition & Performance Fueling: Eat Smart, Train Harder

Fuel your training like a pro with science-based nutrition strategies that boost endurance, recovery, and peak performance.

Elite performance starts with what’s on your plate.
This 6-week course combines cutting-edge sports nutrition science with real-world strategies for training, competition, and recovery. You’ll learn how to balance macronutrients, time meals for optimal energy, and apply evidence-based supplementation to enhance endurance, strength, and focus.

Whether you’re an athlete, coach, or fitness professional, Sports Nutrition & Performance Fueling gives you the knowledge and tools to optimize performance from the inside out no guesswork, no fad diets, just science-backed results.

📘 Course Structure

Duration: 6 Weeks (Self-paced)
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Certification: Extra Hallam Certificate of Completion

🗓️ Curriculum Overview

Week 1: Foundations of Sports Nutrition

• The role of nutrition in athletic performance

• Understanding energy systems (ATP-PC, glycolytic, aerobic)

• How to assess calorie and macronutrient needs for training

Week 2: Macronutrients for Performance

• Carbohydrates: energy and glycogen management

• Protein: muscle repair and synthesis

• Fats: endurance, hormones, and long-term energy balance

• Adjusting macronutrients for strength vs. endurance athletes

Week 3: Nutrient Timing & Fueling Strategies

• Pre-workout fueling for energy and focus

• Intra-workout nutrition for endurance and recovery

• Post-workout refueling for muscle repair and glycogen restoration

• Practical meal examples and timing templates

Week 4: Hydration, Electrolytes & Recovery

• The physiology of dehydration and performance decline

• Fluid balance, sodium, potassium, and other electrolytes

• Smart hydration strategies for training and competition

• Recovery nutrition protocols and inflammation control

Week 5: Supplements & Performance Enhancers

• Evidence-based supplements: creatine, beta-alanine, caffeine, nitrates

• Natural alternatives and functional foods for athletes

• Supplement safety, legality, and ethical considerations

Week 6: Custom Performance Nutrition Planning

• How to design individualized meal plans for various sports

• Adjusting for training cycles, rest days, and competition prep

• Integrating performance fueling into lifestyle and long-term goals

• Capstone project: build your personal or client performance plan

🧩 What’s Included

• 🎥 18+ Expert Video Lessons

• 📘 Sports Nutrition Fundamentals Guide (PDF)

• 🍽️ Pre/Post-Workout Meal Plan Templates

• 💧 Hydration & Electrolyte Optimization Chart

• ⚡ Supplement Reference Guide (Evidence-Based)

• 📊 Performance Nutrition Planner Spreadsheet

• 🎓 Extra Hallam Certificate of Completion

💪 Ideal For

• Athletes seeking better performance and recovery

• Trainers and coaches supporting athletic clients

• Nutritionists expanding into sports nutrition

• Active individuals wanting to train smarter and fuel properly