Module 1 – Basics of Exercise Physiology & Sports Nutrition

You’ll learn:

• Energy systems and substrate utilisation
• What actually drives fatigue
• How intensity alters macronutrient demand
• Why physiology must guide prescription

This module lays the metabolic foundation for everything that follows.

Module 2 – Fuelling Before, During & After Sport

We move into a practical fuelling strategy:

• Pre-training nutrition
• Intra-session carbohydrate use
• Recovery protein targets
• Common fuelling errors
• When low-carb approaches do and don’t work

You’ll leave with clear timing frameworks you can implement immediately.

Module 3 – Hydration, Electrolytes & Hyponatraemia

Hydration is rarely as simple as “drink more water.” We look at:

• Sweat variability
• Sodium requirements
• Fluid replacement calculations
• Overhydration risks
• Recognising and preventing hyponatraemia

This is critical knowledge for anyone working with endurance clients.

Module 4 – Endurance vs Strength Sports

Different sports create different metabolic demands.

We dedicate focused time to:

• Endurance athlete nutrition
• Strength and power athlete fuelling
• Periodisation principles
• Recovery demands
• Supplement distinctions

One size does not fit all — and this module clarifies why.

Module 5 – Fuelling Teens & Special Needs Groups

Working with:

• Adolescents in growth phases
• RED-S risk
• Athletes with diabetes
• Travelling competitors
• Complex or medically nuanced cases

This module addresses the additional care and precision required in these groups.

Module 6 – Supplementing for Athletes

Evidence-based supplementation, including:

• Creatine, Beta-alanine, Caffeine
• Protein
• Electrolytes
• Quality control and contamination
• Drug-tested athlete considerations

We focus on clinical judgment — when to prescribe, when not to, and how to reduce risk.

Module 7 – Meal Planning & Adherence

Theory only works if clients follow it.

We cover:

• Translating physiology into practical meal plans
• Training-cycle adjustments
• Lifestyle constraints
• Behavioural considerations
• Improving adherence without overwhelm

This is where performance nutrition meets real life.

Module 8 – Weight Loss, Weight Gain & Performance Goals

Finally, we address:

• Cutting without compromising performance
• Bulking strategies
• Body composition management
• Relative Energy Deficiency (RED-S)
• Protecting endocrine and long-term health

This module ties the course together and prepares you to manage high-risk goals safely.

BONUSES

This course includes bonus downloadable clinical resources and cheat sheets.

There are also examples of meal plans and case study analysis.

The live course offers Q&A with Kira for real-time guidance on your clinical case questions.