This Course Enables You To:
- Soccer physiology
- Macro & micro nutrients in soccer
- Vitamins & Minerals in soccer
- Hydration in soccer
- Training, match & recovery fueling
- Nutrition & injury
- Nutrition in female soccer
- Maximal intensity conditioning
- Training session design
- Supplements in soccer
FREE Guide: Foundation Certificate in Soccer Nutrition
Course Details
The margin between victory and defeat is small. Nutrition is one of key elements of soccer player preparation where attention to detail can make the vital difference.
This comprehensive course provides you with science-backed nutritional training used at the elite-level of the game, so that you can educate and prepare your players to achieve peak performance and fast recovery.
Through 8 focused online modules some of the most respected nutrition and performance experts in the game will teach you how to transform your players and your wins, one meal at a time.
This course is suitable for:
- Individuals tasked with the responsibility for the training & coaching individual players and teams at all levels.
- Individuals with an interest in developing their knowledge and skills in the nutritional preparation, training & development of soccer players and teams at all levels of the game.
The course is comprised of the following:
- 16 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 16-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 6-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.
- 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 Course Endorsement By Estonia Football Association (UEFA)
The Estonia FA (EJL) endorses ISSPF online courses. Completion of these courses contributes to 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.
Course Modules
01Energy Balance & Body Composition
Delivered by Sam McHaffie
In this lecture you’ll explore energy demands of soccer players understanding the equation of energy expenditure to energy consumption. Body composition testing and manipulation in conjunction with energy balance, food and the basics of soccer physiology.
02Understanding Macro & Micro Nutrients
Delivered by Dr Eirini Manthou
Macro and micronutrients are explored in detail, their sources, structure, function and availability. Additionally micronutrients, vitamins and minerals and their role in in the dietary plan are presented. The development of dietary plans and how to positively affect your players through nutritional principles is detailed.
03Soccer Health & Wellness (Vitamins & Minerals)
Delivered by Matthew Jones
Health and wellness are vital in this lecture we examine the health and food foundations, deep diving further into vitamins and minerals as well as practical recommendations for the use of food types and plant derived nutrients.
04Fluid Balance & Hydration
Delivered by Virginia Santesteban
In this lecture we consider the thermoregulation in physical demands of soccer and the influence of hydration status. Hydration is so important to optimal performance we’ll review the consequences of dehydration and hyperhydration. Specific beverages and examples for rehydration are detailed.
05Training, Match & Recovery Fuelling
Delivered by Dr. Adam Owen
In this lecture we’ll look at the soccer player diet and the importance of macronutrients, with additional emphasis on the glycemic index and carbohydrate response. This knowledge is important in fuelling strategies for maximum performance which will be provided in this lecture.
06Maximising nutrition through injury
Delivered by Faisal Alshawa
Examine soccer specific injury characteristics and how nutrition for injury can play a important role. Nutrition can have positive and negative effects on inflammation in the recovery process so in this lecture we’ll discuss and examine this in detail. Muscle loss and the building process are covered in this lecture too.
07Nutrition for the female soccer player
Delivered by Yasemin Batmaca
In this lecture we examine nutrition for female soccer players and the physiological challenges. Specificity in terms of macro and micro nutrients, together with dietary supplements for the female player to ensure peak performance is detailed.
08Nutritional supplementation and ergogenic aids
Delivered by Matthew Jones
Food first, supplements second… we’ll explore the definition and application of supplements and their importance. We’ll provide a theoretical framework to help you with your decision making and safe application of supplemental interventions.
What you get with your enrolment:
- 16-Hours Soccer Nutrition Specific Training
- Tutor Assessed Assignments
- Certificate of Achievement
- 30 Day Money-Back Guarantee
Frequently asked questions
Who is this Soccer Nutrition course for?
- Individuals tasked with the responsibility for the training & coaching aspects of both individual athletes or team sports
- Individuals with an interest in developing their knowledge in the nutritional preparation, training & development of individual athletes or team sports
What skills will I improve if I take this Soccer Nutrition course?
- Understanding the key energy sources required to perform repeated high intensity & explosive movements within the intermittent nature of soccer is of paramount importance
- Fueling to perform & recover from both training, competitive games is very specific across a range of levels of the game
- All practitioners and coaches can only benefit themselves and their players even further by having a more in-depth knowledge of sports nutrition
- May help us to reduce the risk for non-contact muscle injuries, through a better understanding of key timing of nutrients
How can this course assist me to progress?
ISSPF courses are not only recommended by universities and federations around the world, but they are delivered by some of the leading practitioners in the game which will provide some cutting edge methods and industry overview on dealing with specific aspects of performance coaching and development largely including physical training in a team sport environment. ISSPF are working at accrediting all their courses through academic and footballing institutes in order to provide additional academic currency to the learner.
