Intermediate Certificate in Soccer Nutrition

The margin between victory and defeat is small. Nutrition is one of key elements of soccer player preparation where attention to detail makes the vital difference. The Intermediate Certificate in Soccer Nutrition course delivers 22 hours of focused training that has been developed by some of the most respected nutritional practitioners and performance experts working within top flight soccer clubs. This course is suitable for:  Individuals tasked with the responsibility for the training & coaching aspects of both players and teams. Individuals with an interest in developing their knowledge in the nutritional preparation, training & development of individual players and teams at all levels of the game. The course is comprised of the following:  22 study hours Tutor assessed assignment  Certificate of Achievement

Who is this course designed for? This course has been designed for beginner to elite level coaches who want to understand soccer specific nutrition and the impact of player diet on performance. How long is the course? This is a 22-hour course providing a deep understanding and best practices that can be applied to your own team environment to maximise performance and recovery in soccer. Is my progress logged through the course? After each lecture there is a short multiple-choice test designed to cement your learning. You can access your test results at anytime through your course progress area. Can I stop/pause a presentation part way through? Yes, the course is completely flexible. You can go back to a module at anytime and continue from where you left off. Can I take the modules in any order? No. The course follows a set structure that must be studied in numerical order. You can only access the next module once you have completed the previous module test. Is there a time limit on the course? Yes. This course has a 12-month access limit. You can access the course 24/7 within this period. Will I get a certificate to show that I have passed the course? Yes, you will receive a pass certificate provided you have attained the minimum pass grade of 75%. If you have any further questions, please Contact Us.

The aim of this Soccer Nutrition course is to expose you to the fundamentals of nutrition for soccer players so that you can:

• Understand the key energy sources required to perform repeated high intensity and explosive movements within the intermittent nature of soccer;
• Understand the fueling that is is required to perform and recover from both training, competitive games across a range of levels with the game;
• Understand how to reduce the risk for non-contact muscle injuries, through a better understanding of key nutrients.

Official Accreditation By ISSPF

• This course is fully accredited by ISSPF & ensures the study hours will contribute to the achievement of a formal accreditation & ISSPF continued professional development.

UEFA Federations:

Official Accreditation By Latvian Football Federation (UEFA)

• The Latvian Football Federation (LFF) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal LFF accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.

Official Accreditation By Slovenian FA (NSZ) (UEFA)

• The Slovenian FA (NSZ) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal NSZ accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.

Official Accreditation By Iceland FA (KSI) (UEFA)

• The Iceland FA (KSI) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal KSI accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.

Official Accreditation By Lithuanian Football Federation (UEFA)

• The Lithuania FF (LFF) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal LFF accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses are also recognized for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.

CONCACAF Federation:

Accredited by British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA), CONCACAF

• This online course holds full accreditation from the BVIFA, guaranteeing that study hours count toward formal accreditation and BVIFA's professional development. Additionally, it's accepted for BVIFA-CONCACAF course revalidation.

Official Course Endorsement

Endorsed By Scottish Football Association (SFA)

• This course has been endorsed by the SFA as part of the revalidation process.

Endorsed By Bournemouth University (BU)

• This course is fully endorsed by the Bournemouth University, Bournemouth, England, UK.

Endorsed By East Tennessee State University (ETSU)

• This course is fully endorsed by the ETSU, Tennessee, USA.

Endorsed By Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM)

• This course is fully endorsed by the UiTM, Malaysia.

Endorsed By Wrexham University

• This course is fully endorsed by the Wrexham University, Wrexham, Wales, UK.

Official Accreditation By Estonia Football Association (UEFA)

• The Estonia FA (EJL) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal EJL accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses can be used for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.

Official Accreditation By Estonia Football Association (UEFA)

• The Estonia FA (EJL) fully accredits ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to formal EJL accreditation and professional development. ISSPF courses can be used for UEFA PRO to C course revalidation and Professional Diploma refreshment.

Official Accreditation By Football Association of Finland (UEFA)

• The FA of Finland (FAF) accredits ISSPF online courses as part of their UEFA coaching program & course revalidation. Completion of these courses contributes to formal FAF accreditation refreshment and professional development.