Courses

Sports Supplementation Certification Course

Understand What Works. Avoid What Doesn’t. Supplement Smart.

The Sports Supplementation Certification at NIFS is a focused, industry-relevant course designed to equip fitness trainers, nutritionists, and athletes with a practical, evidence-based understanding of sports supplements.

From whey proteins and creatine to fat burners and pre-workouts, this course covers how to select, recommend (within scope), and understand supplementation without falling for hype or misinformation. Learn how supplements impact performance, recovery, fat loss, and muscle growth, and how to guide clients safely in a crowded supplement market.

  • Scientifically Structured Content – Based on current sports nutrition and research
  • Learn the Role, Timing & Dosage of Major Supplements
  • Identify Genuine vs. Misleading Marketing Claims
  • Understand the Legal, Ethical & Safety Aspects of Supplement Advice
  • Career Boost for Trainers, Coaches & Nutrition Consultants
  • Adds Credibility When Handling Client Supplement Queries
  • Personal Trainers, Coaches & S&C Specialists
  • Sports Nutrition Students & Graduates
  • Athletes, Bodybuilders & Fitness Enthusiasts
  • Dieticians seeking fitness-focused upskilling
  • Gym Managers & Supplement Store Owners
  • Online Coaches building trust with supplement education

Module 1: Introduction to Sports Supplements

  • What are sports supplements?
  • Difference between food, supplement, and ergogenic aids
  • When and why to supplement

Module 2: Macronutrient-Based Supplements

  • Protein powders: whey, casein, plant-based
  • Gainers, carbohydrate powders, MCT oils
  • Pre & intra-workout carbohydrates

Module 3: Performance Enhancers & Recovery Aids

  • Creatine, beta-alanine, BCAAs, glutamine
  • Electrolytes, rehydration solutions
  • Sleep aids, anti-inflammatories, omega-3s

Module 4: Fat Loss & Cognitive Support Supplements

  • Thermogenics, caffeine, L-carnitine
  • Natural fat burners vs synthetic options
  • Supplements for mental focus & workout drive

Module 5: Safety, Legal & Ethical Aspects

  • How to guide clients safely (within your role)
  • Identifying banned substances (WADA list)
  • Fake vs certified products – reading labels
  • When to refer to a licensed dietician or doctor

Module 6: Supplementation Strategy & Client Consultation

  • Supplement timing: pre/post workout, fasted states
  • Budget-friendly planning
  • Tracking client response and feedback
  • Creating goal-based supplement plans
  • Duration: 1 Day (Intensive Workshop)
  • Mode: Offline / Hybrid (Campus or Zoom + Demo Kit)
  • Assessment: Case Study + Short Exam
  • NIFS Sports Supplementation Specialist Certificate
  • Ideal for Coaches, Trainers, and Sports Nutrition Advisors
  • Offer informed advice as a Trainer or Coach
  • Upskill as a Nutrition Consultant or Health Coach
  • Educate clients online and in the gym
  • Work with supplement companies or fitness retailers
  • Boost your credibility with gym & sports clients
  • Science-Backed. Brand-Neutral. Career-Focused.
  • Taught by Experts in Nutrition & Sports Science
  • No Fluff – Pure Practical, Ethical Knowledge
  • 13+ Years of Fitness Education Excellence

Course Fee

8,000.00

TOTAL DURATION – 1 MONTH

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