Learn more about the importance of psychology, motivation and nutrition in sport.
- Learn about performance and exercise psychology.
- Learn about human nutrition and energy usage and diet in relation to athletes.
- Understand how to motivate and how to maintain motivation.
- Flexible studying with expert support from ACS tutors.
- Course Duration: 600 hours of self paced study. Start at any time and work at a pace that suits you.
TO COMPLETE THE COURSE
You are required to complete 6 modules. Each module takes approximately 100 hours to complete.
Each module has a number of assignments.
To pass the course, you need to pass all assignments and six exams.
Exams can be taken at a time and location to suit you.
Who will benefit from this course?
Exercise trainers and coaches seeking to improve their motivational skills and understand the mental challenges of athletes.
Counsellors and coaches, especially those working with younger or older people.
Small business owners and personal trainers, or those interested in setting up bootcamp-style workshops.
Amateur athletes and social sportspeople looking to improve their general health and well-being.
At the end of this course you will:
- Understand the principles of good nutrition for athletes and other active people
- Understand motivation, the factors affecting it, and how to increase it
- Understand the relationship between diet and energy production in the body
- Know how to work with an athlete to design an effective overall program accounting for individual dietary needs, motivational needs, and emotional support.
Any Questions?
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