Sports Nutrition Level 2

Cover what nutrition means, why it matters, and what makes a good diet. Review UK eating patterns and simple steps to improve daily food choices for sports and health.

Learn what a nutritionist does, how consultations work, and how mindset affects eating. Explore common barriers, useful tools, and safe links between weight goals and exercise.

Understand how food is digested and used for energy. Learn about GI foods, fluid balance, and simple ways to prevent imbalance. Review common myths that confuse healthy eating.

Learn how carbs, protein, and fats support sports performance. Understand energy balance and how to match intake to training load, goals, and recovery needs over time.

Study vitamins, minerals, trace elements, and fibre. Learn why they matter for health, energy, and training support, and how to get them from everyday foods.

Build a balanced diet using simple food choices and portion ideas. Learn how much to eat, how to plan meals, and how needs vary across people and training styles.

Learn pre event meals, fluid timing, carb loading basics, and ways to reduce stomach upset. Plan what to eat during competition and avoid common mistakes on the day.

Plan post event refuelling and hydration with clear timing. Learn how to support recovery, reduce soreness, and return to training with steadier energy and better comfort.

Learn why hydration matters, how to spot dehydration, and how to set daily intake. Understand electrolytes and fluid balance, and clear up common hydration myths.

Learn healthy weight basics, calories, metabolism, and energy balance. Build an active lifestyle plan, set realistic needs, and keep progress steady without risky methods.

Spot myths about carbs, protein, and fats. Learn how supplements fit, how marketing can mislead, and how to choose safer advice for your sports nutrition goals.