ARSI Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist-level1

ARSI Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist，Level 1: - Sports Nutrition Fundamentals Certification(Online)

- Course Objective:
To master the principles of basic human nutrition and exercise physiology, understand the roles of macronutrients and micronutrients in athletic performance, and be able to provide fundamental sports nutrition advice for the general fitness population.

- Target Audience:
Fitness enthusiasts, personal trainers, physical education students, and beginners interested in sports nutrition.

- Module	- Course Content

Module 1: Fundamentals of Nutrition	• Introduction to Nutrition: Macro & Micronutrients • Carbohydrates: Types, Functions & Food Sources • Proteins: Amino Acids, Anabolism & Requirements • Fats: Types, Functions & Healthful Balance • Vitamins & Minerals: Roles in Energy Metabolism & Recovery • Hydration: Importance of Water & Electrolyte Balance
Module 2: Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology	• Human Energy Systems: ATP-CP, Glycolysis, Oxidative • Metabolic Demands of Different Exercise (Strength vs. Endurance) • Body Composition Overview: Muscle, Fat & Fat-Free Mass
Module 3: Practical Nutritional Strategies	• Energy Balance: Estimating Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) • Macronutrient Partitioning for Goals (Fat Loss/Muscle Gain/Maintenance) • Pre- & Post-Exercise Nutrition for Performance
Module 4: Introduction to Communication & Consultation	• Professional Ethics & Scope of Practice • Effective Client Interviewing & Goal-Setting Techniques • Basic Behavior Change Theories (e.g., Transtheoretical Model)
- Assessment: • - Online Multiple-Choice Exam • - Basic Case Study Analysis