Course Description
Sports Nutrition QQI L6 - Classroom
Participant Profile:
This course is suitable for individuals who wish to develop knowledge, skill and competence in learning the concepts and principles underpinning nutrition, energy sources and energy usage within an active living, exercise, sports and or weight management context. NOTE: Skills to Advance funding is available for eligible applicants in employment to up skill. Contact mulgravesta@lcetb.ie for more information. NOTE: This is a classroom based course
Programme Description:
Role of macronutrients and micronutrients in the diet and the contribution they make to sport and exercise • Aerobic and anaerobic energy pathways • The importance of carbohydrates, glycemic index • Causes and effects of dehydration and the level, type and timing of fuel and fluid intake • Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) • Health risks of being overweight • Nutritional ergogenic aids and supplements • Disordered eating • Body composition of a subject • Effective forms of exercise for weight management NOTE: It is recommended that Learners should take the QQI Level 5 course in Nutrition or equivalent before entering on this course.
| Training Provider | College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus Limerick City (formerly LCFE). |
| Course Location | Limerick |
| Course Type | Classroom Based |
| Course Qualification | Award / Certificate |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| Awarding Body Details | Level 6 Minor Award |
| Course Duration | 12 weeks |
| Course Fee | 280 |
| Course Code | HL020 |
Course Provider
College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus Limerick City (formerly LCFE).
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College of FET Mulgrave Street Campus Limerick City (formerly LCFE).
Limerick, Limerick City, Limerick
Republic of Ireland