Internationally Recognised Advance Diploma in Sports Nutrition

  • 5 Months – Theory (Live Interactive Classes)
  • 1 Month – Online Learning-Based Internship (Weekly Case-Based Sessions)

For Students - 8500/-

For Lifetime NANP members - 9999/-

For Other Professionals - 10999/-

For International students - USD 140

Eligibility Criteria:

This program is open to a diverse range of applicants, including:

  • Medical professionals such as Doctors, Dietitians, and Nutritionists.
  • Individuals holding a Diploma, PG Diploma, BSc, or MSc in Food or Clinical Nutrition.
  • Graduates in fields like Home Science, Biochemistry, and Life Sciences.

About the Course:

This 6 months globally recognized diploma prepares learners for clinical practice in hospitals, wellness centers, and private consultations. The 5-month theory module covers the pathophysiology and medical nutrition therapy (MNT) of chronic and acute illnesses—diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, renal and liver disorders, gastrointestinal issues, cancer, PCOS, and thyroid dysfunction. 

Students learn to interpret lab reports, perform nutritional assessments, and create individualized therapeutic diets. 

The 1-month internship involves weekly case studies, clinical simulations, and protocol planning based on real patient profiles. The course also includes supplementation, enteral nutrition, and critical care diets. Ideal for aspiring clinical nutritionists and therapeutic diet planners, this program combines scientific rigor with practical application, ensuring students graduate with confidence and clinical competence.

Course Objectives :

  1. To provide advanced knowledge of human pathophysiology, nutritional biochemistry, and the role of diet in disease prevention and management.
  2. To train students in Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for a wide range of acute and chronic diseases.
  3. To develop skills in clinical assessment, nutritional diagnosis, dietary modifications, and individualized therapeutic planning.
  4. To equip learners with tools to interpret lab investigations, anthropometric data, and biochemical markers for nutritional interventions.
  5. To explore therapeutic approaches for lifestyle diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, renal, hepatic, cardiovascular, metabolic, and endocrine disorders.
  6. To integrate the role of functional foods, nutritional supplementation, and enteral nutrition in clinical practice.
  7. To offer a comprehensive internship experience through weekly clinical case studies, patient simulations, and protocol-based planning.

Key Learning Outcomes

  • Understand exercise metabolism, energy systems, and how nutrition supports anaerobic and aerobic performance.
  • Design sports-specific nutrition strategies for endurance athletes (marathoners, cyclists), strength athletes (weightlifters, wrestlers), and skill-based athletes (gymnasts, footballers).
  • Calculate BMR, TDEE, sweat rate, fluid needs, and macronutrient periodization based on sport, season, and goal.
  • Create pre-event, intra-event, and post-event fueling plans, ensuring optimal glycogen storage, electrolyte balance, and muscle recovery.
  • Plan macro- and micronutrient-rich meal plans tailored to training intensity, age, sex, and performance goals.
  • Explore the role of sports supplements—whey protein, creatine, beta-alanine, caffeine, BCAAs, omega-3s—and understand legality (WADA).
  • Assess and optimize body composition, fat loss, and muscle gain strategies for athletes using safe nutritional techniques.
  • Develop hydration strategies, rehydration protocols, and understand the effects of dehydration on performance.
  • Learn to manage nutrition in injury recovery, travel schedules, sleep optimization, and immune support for athletes.
  • Complete a 1-month internship with weekly real athlete case studies, personalized sports diet planning, hydration logs, and supplement protocols under expert supervision.
  • Receive a globally recognized Advanced Diploma Certificate, qualifying graduates to work as Sports Nutritionists, Performance Coaches, Athletic Consultants, or Team Nutrition Specialists.

What Will Students Learn ?

By the end of this 6 Month Advanced Diploma, students will be able to:

  • Understand the pathophysiology of common diseases and how nutritional therapy plays a role in treatment and recovery.
  • Design therapeutic diets for conditions like diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, PCOS, thyroid disorders, obesity, kidney disease, and gastrointestinal disorders.
  • Interpret lab reports (CBC, LFT, KFT, lipid profile, HbA1c, CRP, thyroid panel, iron studies) and integrate them into personalized nutrition plans.
  • Create and modify diets based on texture, calorie, macronutrient, and fluid requirements for different clinical conditions.
  • Plan enteral nutrition, manage feeding protocols, and understand therapeutic food formulations in critical care.
  • Address nutrient deficiencies, malabsorption, food sensitivities, and inflammatory conditions with functional and therapeutic nutrition.
  • Gain experience with Indian vegetarian clinical diet planning across different age groups and patient profiles.
  • Recommend evidence-based nutritional supplements, nutraceuticals, herbal support, and gut-healing interventions.
  • Develop counseling and communication skills to support patient adherence, behavior change, and long-term dietary compliance.
  • Participate in a 6-month internship, including weekly clinical case study presentations, diet planning simulations, and mentorship from clinical experts.
  • Receive a globally recognized Advanced Diploma certificate, qualifying graduates to work as Clinical Nutritionists, Hospital Dietitians, Therapeutic Diet Planners, or Health Consultants in healthcare settings and private practice.

Assessment & Certification:

Graded Clinical Assignments: Dedicated assignments and case studies for the practical application

  • Final Case Presentation & Viva: for assessing students based on the understanding and knowledge they got in the course
  • MCQ Test: A Multiple Choice Question examination comprising 100 questions, covering

all modules, with a focus on clinical applications and theoretical understanding.

  • Internationally Recognized Certification: Upon successful completion, participants will

receive an internationally recognized certification.

What Do Learners Get ?

  • Internationally Recognized Certificate of Completion for the Course & Internship
  • Live Online sessions with experienced mentors from the Industry
  • Access to Recordings for an Year
  • E- masterguide
  • Practice assignments with 100+ case studies

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