Level 5 Nutrition Adviser Diploma
ABOUT THE COURSE
Our Level 5 programme has been developed for those wishing to work with clients to support their nutritional needs, behaviour change and meal planning.
This course is ideal for personal trainers, sports coaches, therapists or those already in a coaching role, who want to move into the nutrition field,and widen their practice to support their clients. It also very popular with practitioners working in the medical field, such as Sports Therapists, Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, etc.
Our students gain access to our Online Academy, where we have a whole host of courses and videos, access to which, you keep after you have graduated!
The total qualification time for this course is 365 hours. (Average time for completion studying 10 hours per week is 36 weeks)
COURSE ACCREDITATION
Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the AHG Level 5 Nutritional Adviser Diploma (vocational certification).
Candidates can apply for the TQUK Nutritional Adviser Diploma (Level 5 Endorsed Course) for an additional £250.00 and the
Certificate in Sport and Exercise Nutrition (Level 4 TQUK Endorsed) for an additional £150.00. Please ask for details.
We are accredited by the IICT and IPHM to ensure your certification is recognised internationally. If you are seeking international accreditation, please click here to download the IICT brochure.
COURSE COSTS
The cost of this course is £899.00 which can be paid in full, with a 10% discount, and the course will be unlocked in full. You can also pay in 6 payments of £149.83 and lessons will be unlocked monthly over 6 months. Click here to enquire about Tuition Award funding.
Assessment is via written assignments that you complete.
COURSE DELIVERY METHOD
This is a self-paced online course, delivered on our AHG Online Academy site. You have 12 months to complete the course.
To view the course on our Learning Platform, please click here.
To view sample course materials please click here. (You will need to register on the site)
To book, please use the Book Now buttons below. You can access your course once payment and registration have been made.
COURSE CONTENT OVERVIEW
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Nutrition Foundation: Principles of Nutrition; Key Guidelines; Nationally Recommended Practice; Nutrition and Physical Activity; Collecting Nutritional Information; Using Nutritional Information.
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Digestive System and Gut Health: The Gut Microbiome; Digestive Basics; Clean Eating for Gut Health; Fermented Foods for Gut Health; Probiotics and Gut Health; Detoxification for Gut Health; Moods and Gut Health; Food Sensitivities and Intolerances; Common Gut Conditions.
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Nutrition Fundamentals: Protein; Fats; Carbohydrates; Dietary Fibre; Micronutrients; Phytochemicals; Water; Fructose.
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Nutrition Protocols: Paleo Diet; Intermittent Fasting; Carb Loading; Carb Cycling.
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Advanced Nutrition Protocols: Ketogenic Diet; Elimination Diet; Detox Diet; Metabolic Repair Diet;
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Sports Programming: Nutrition for Endurance Athletes; Nutrition for Physique Athletes; Nutrition for Strength/Power Athletes.
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Specific Needs Nutrition: Plant-Based Diets; Nutrition for Young, Women and Older People; Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders; Autoimmune Disorders.
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Lifestyle Management: Sleep; Exercise Nutrition; Stress.
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Supplementation: Vitamin D; Omega 3; Whey Protein; Creatine.
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Behaviour Change: Motivational Interviewing; Goal Setting; Empathy.
WHICH ORGANISATIONS CAN I JOIN?
The following organisations offer membership and insurance:
Federation of Nutritional Therapy Practitioners (FNTP)
International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT)
International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine (IPHM)
We also recommend you join The Nutrition Society, as they are a leading body in the advancement of nutritional science.