QUALIFI
Level 7
QN: 610/3609/2
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Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Integrative Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by QUALIFI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 600 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 7
Awarding Body
QUALIFI
Syllabus Units
14 Units
Guided Hours
600 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
‘Healthspan’ - Functional Health of an Ageing Athlete
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the relationship between training load and the physiological process of ageing.
- Be able to support ageing athletic clients to monitor their exercise, nutrition and lifestyle strategies.
2
A Mind-body Perspective in Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of psychological support in enhancing physical performance.
- Be able to utilise specialised strategies that support mind-body resonance and physical excellence.
3
Applied Performance Nutrition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop strategies to manipulate an athlete’s body composition.
- Be able to develop strategies to support athletes with energy-balancing and nutrient-dense nutrition.
- Be able to develop strategies to support athletes with hydration needs.
- Be able to develop assessment and support strategies for athletes in relation to overtraining and fatigue.
4
Capstone Research and Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Create a frame
- work within which to carry out research on a chosen project topic.Employ appropriate data collection and analysis methods for qualitative research.
- Produce a formal academic research report following the tenets of academic writing and referencing.
5
Ergogenic Aids for the Athlete
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand positive ergogenic influences that support health and performance.
- Understand the classical ergogenic aids in sport, and the common doping strategies.
6
Gastrointestinal and Immune Health in Athletes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand gut health and function in a sporting setting for a selected athlete.
- Understand microbiome and clinical strategies used to support gastrointestinal health, and exercise training.
7
Harnessing Mitochondrial Energy for the Athlete
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the dynamics of mitochondrial health, energy, and biogenesis.
- Understand clinical strategies used to support mitochondrial health and energy.
8
Health and Physical Success of Female Athletes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the physiology of the female hormonal system in a sports context.
- Be able to support female athletic clients with nutrition, exercise and lifestyle advice at different life event stages.
9
Hypertrophy for Sport and Exercise
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to develop training and individualised nutrition strategies to support hypertrophy goals.
- Understand the importance of whole-body health for hypertrophy. goals and the use of nutritional ergogenic aids.
10
Integrative Body Systems in Sports Nutrition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the integrative and personalised way of working within sports nutrition.
- Understand the strategies athletes use to help their gastrointestinal and detoxification functions.
- Understand strategies used to support athlete immunity and exercise-induced MS damage.
- Understand integrative health strategies that support neuroendocrine and cardiorespiratory systems.
- Understand how functional medicine clinical practices improve an athlete’s overall health and performance.
11
Mentoring and Case Studies Programme
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand integrative and personalised ways of working within the context of sports nutrition.
- Understand standard pathology and the functional and genetic tests used in integrative practice.
- Understand the decision-making process in relation to an individual case.
- Be able to develop a business plan within the context of own work role.
- Be able to interact with a complex athletic client to understand and support their needs.
12
Musculoskeletal Nutrition Support in Sport
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the nutritional elements needed to support and maintain the human musculoskeletal system
- Be able to provide specialised support to athletes with musculoskeletal challenges.
13
Natural Sports Cookery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how natural sports cookery influences an athlete’s energy systems.
- Be able to prepare a meal composition to optimally nourish an athlete’s body systems.
14
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the physiological consequences of prolonged periods of relative energy deficiency
- Be able to provide specialised support and nutrition advice to athletes with disordered eating behaviour.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3609/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- QUALIFI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Jan 2024