Nutrition Essentials for Fitness Professionals (Online)

Content:

The aim of this course is provide fitness professionals with a basic understanding of nutrition principles and the knowledge on how to utilise these principles while staying within their scope of practise.

Learning Objectives

• Clearly know what Personal Trainers can and can’t do within the current Scope and Practice as it relates to nutrition and diet.
• Understand the basic principles of energy expenditure
• Understand the broad diet categories and some common diet options
• Become aware of possible signs of disordered eating
• Know when and where to refer clients for various dietary reasons

Prerequisite:

To achieve REPs Ireland CPD points, REPs Ireland members must have a minimum EQF L4 Personal Trainer qualification.

Assessment:

The assessment is multiple choice.

Awarding Organisation:

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