Certificate in Nutrition Fundamentals
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Course Overview
The aim of this module is to provide learners with a comprehensive introduction to and understanding of the composition of food and role of nutrients in supporting health and exercise performance. It will give learners an understanding of how to ensure that nutrition facilitates performance to achieve sporting excellence.
Understanding the Industry
Nutrition is of the utmost importance in the world today from a personal, medical and performance perspective. An understanding of the role that nutrition plays in an individuals life can lead to a more balanced approach to diet and an all-round enhanced lifestyle through making better food choices. The nutrition industry is a rapidly growing industry in the world.
Career Opportunities
The course provides a starting point for a career in areas such as:
- Sports Nutritionist
- Medical Nutritionist
- Health Promotion Practitioners
Course Delivery and Modules
This programme will be delivered on Fridays from 10 am to 1 pm.
Education Progression
Graduates who successfully complete this module may be eligible for an exemption on specific programmes within this academic area of study.
BA in Sport, Exercise and Enterprise
BA (Hons) in Sport, Exercise with Enterprise
Fees and Funding
This programme is funded through the South East Cross Border Alliance (SECBA) project, supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
Fees
Entry requirements
Standard Entry Requirements
- Republic of Ireland Applicants Standard Minimum Entry Requirements
- Northern Ireland Applicants Standard Minimum Entry Requirements
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants who do not meet the standard academic entry requirements but have significant relevant experience (certified and/or experiential) may apply to access this programme via the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) route. Learn more about RPL at DkIT
How to apply
Please complete the below application form, with as much detail as possible. We will follow up with a request for supporting documents (CV, parchment and transcripts). Offers will be made on a first-come basis, upon verification of eligibility/ meeting the academic requirements, so please have all your documents ready to submit.
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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).