ABOUT THIS COURSE

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This is a Level 4 qualification suitable for individuals who require an understanding of nutrition and diet and their effect on health. It is particularly relevant for people working in the health, fitness, or catering professions who might have a role in the promotion of healthy eating or the preparation of meals, menus, and diets for sportspeople at all levels of ability.

 

The objective of the qualification is to provide knowledge and understanding of the nutritional requirements for a healthy diet, the effect of diet on health, and the importance of hydration. These principles are then applied to fulfilling the dietary requirements for physical activity and sport.​

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The total qualification time for this course is 90 hours.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENT

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None

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COURSE ACCREDITATION

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• RSPH Level 4 Certificate in Nutrition for Physical Activity & Sport (RQF - Ofqual Regulated) (This qualification also includes the Level 4 Award in Nutrtion).
   

We are accredited by the IICT and IPHM to ensure your certification is recognised internationally.  If you are seeking international accreditation, please click here to download the IICT brochure.

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COURSE COSTS  

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The cost of this course is £699.00 which can be paid in full with 10% discount, and the course will be unlocked in full. 

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If you wish to pay the course fee in interest free instalments this will be four payments of  £174.75 per month.  The course materials will be unlocked monthly over 4 months.

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Assessment is via written assignments that you complete online.  

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COURSE DELIVERY METHOD

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This is a 100% self-paced online course, delivered on our AHG Online Academy site.  

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To view the course on our Learning Platform, please click here.

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To book, please use the Book Now buttons below.  You can access your course once payment and registration have been made.

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COURSE CONTENT

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• Nutrition Foundation: Principles of Nutrition; Key Guidelines; Nationally Recommended Practice; Nutrition and Physical Activity; Collecting Nutritional Information; Using Nutritional Information.

• Digestive System and Gut Health: The Gut Microbiome; Digestive Basics; Clean Eating for Gut Health; Fermented Foods for Gut Health; Probiotics and Gut Health; Detoxification for Gut Health; Moods and Gut Health; Food Sensitivities and Intolerances; Common Gut Conditions.

• Nutrition Fundamentals: Protein; Fats; Carbohydrates; Dietary Fibre; Micronutrients; Phytochemicals; Water; Fructose.

• Sports Programming: Nutrition for Endurance Athletes; Nutrition for Physique Athletes; Nutrition for Strength/Power Athletes.

• Specific Needs Nutrition: Plant-Based Diets; Nutrition for Young, Women and Older People; Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders; Autoimmune Disorders.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

Can I get the course funded by Student Finance?

No, we do not work with Student Finance due to the high costs for us as a training provider, which we would have to pass on to students.  This would be unfair on those paying for the courses themselves.  We do offer monthly instalments which are interest free, to help spread the costs.  

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Why are you courses cheaper than comparitive courses?

We are a not-for-profit training provider, and so we can keep our fees to the miminum required to run each course.  We do not employ sales teams, nor do we pay commissions.  

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Do I need any other qualifications to start your course?

No, whilst you do not need any other qualifications, there is a great deal of coursework, and so you do need a good understanding of the English language, both written and spoken.  

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Are there any live sessions?

This is a self-study course, and does not include live teaching sessions.   We offer live teaching sessions on our level 5 and 6 courses.

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Can I fail the course?

Students who do not complete the course usually do so because they have not been fully involved with it.  If any of our students struggle we offer as much support as is necessary.   Whilst the pass rate is very high, it is not a pay and pass course.  

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What can I do when I have completed the course?

Once you have received your certification, you can register with one of our listed accrediting bodies, obtain insurance, and start practising.  You can apply to join our Alumni (free of charge) and we can give you support in setting up your pracice, or direct you to vacancies.  

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Will I be a Nutritional Therapist after this course?

No, whilst you will be able to give nutritional advice, help with meal plans, and support clients nutritional needs, you cannot use food/nutrition to treat illness or disease, as you would need to do level 6 for this.

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