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WTF Sports Nutrition Certification

Sports nutrition course and certification

Sports nutrition for clear athlete plans.

WTF Sports Nutrition Certification is an intermediate online course for coaches who want to plan nutrition for training, competition, recovery, and travel. The lessons are written in English, the course is self-paced, and it includes in-depth written lessons with module-end quizzes. Start with the free trial, then continue when you are ready.

Duration
10 weeks
Curriculum
6 modules · 21 lessons
Level
Intermediate
Language
English

1,100+Students enrolled since May 202460+Active WTF gyms16 WTF Academy credits

Source: WTF Academy records, as of 4 October 2026.

Outcomes

What you will learn

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • Build sport-specific meal plans for endurance, strength, power, and sprint athletes.

  • Review athlete food intake, body goals, hydration needs, and training demands.

  • Adjust carbohydrate, protein, fat, micronutrient, and fluid strategies around training blocks.

  • Compare supplement claims with practical evidence and athlete safety needs.

  • Plan nutrition for heat, cold, altitude, travel, competition day, immunity, and injury phases.

  • Apply anti-doping awareness while discussing supplements and athlete food choices.

What you get

This course includes

  • 6 modules
  • 21 written lessons in English
  • 6 module quizzes
  • Practical evaluation at a WTF gym
  • Complete the course and earn the WTF Academy certificate
  • Self-paced: study on your phone or laptop
  • 16 WTF Academy credits

Syllabus

Course curriculum

6 modules · 21 lessons

01

Sports fuel foundations

4 lessonsFree preview
  1. Carbs, protein and fats for athlete goals
  2. How training changes the working body
  3. Fuel pathways for different training intensities
  4. Fluid strategy for stronger training output
02

Micronutrients and supplement basics

3 lessons
  1. Key vitamins and minerals for active bodies
  2. Micronutrient gaps, timing and food choices
  3. Evidence-based supplement use for sport
03

Athlete screening and body targets

2 lessons
  1. Diet history and body metrics for athletes
  2. Practical routes to weight and composition goals
04

Nutrition by sport demand

5 lessons
  1. Fuel plans for distance and long-duration training
  2. Eating for strength, speed and explosive sessions
  3. Food support for immune load and recovery from injury
  4. Nutrition tactics for focus and decision-making
  5. Performance nutrition for women in sport
05

Competition, travel and special cases

5 lessons
  1. Eating strategies for altitude, heat and cold events
  2. Pre-event, match-day and recovery meal planning
  3. Food routines for teams and athletes on the move
  4. Managing vegetarian, allergy and medical diet needs
  5. Solving frequent gut, appetite and energy complaints
06

Applied planning and clean sport practice

2 lessons
  1. Turning assessments into a workable athlete meal plan
  2. Anti-doping rules for supplement-safe coaching

What a lesson from this course looks like on the learning platform.

First module free. No card.

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The first module of every course is free, no card needed. Try the lessons, quizzes and platform first, then decide.

Module 1

Sports fuel foundations

4 lessons and the module quiz

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Fit

Who this course is for

  • Personal trainers who work with active clients and athletes.
  • Nutrition coaches who want sport-focused programming skills.
  • Gym-floor staff who guide members on training nutrition basics.
  • Fitness graduates who already understand basic nutrition and want an intermediate course.

Eligibility

  • Basic understanding of human nutrition or prior fitness coaching exposure.
  • Comfort with English learning material and online assessments.
  • Ability to study self-paced written lessons on phone or laptop when needed.
  • Interest in working with athletes, active clients, or performance-focused gym members.

Assessment

Assessment and certificate

You complete online module checks, case-based nutrition planning tasks, and a final online assessment. On passing, you earn 16 WTF Academy credits and the WTF Academy certificate.

Learners who pass the required assessments receive the WTF Academy certificate for this course.

Questions

Questions about this course

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Can I start with the free trial?

Yes. The free trial gives you access to the first learning section before you decide to continue.

How much time should I plan for this course?

The course runs for about 10 weeks at a steady pace. Since it is self-paced, you can study around your gym shifts, client sessions, or college schedule.

What certificate do I receive on passing?

On passing the online assessment, you receive the WTF Academy certificate. You also earn 16 WTF Academy credits.

Is placement support included?

Learners can access placement support across the WTF gym network after completing the course requirements. This support helps eligible learners connect with relevant openings when available.

What can I use if I get stuck?

You can revisit the in-depth written lessons and module-end quizzes at your own pace on phone or laptop, then complete the practical evaluation at a WTF gym.

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