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Complete protein guide for athletes. Certification course.
2,772 students
What you'll learn
- What is Protein and Protein function in human body.
- Why adequate protein intake so important.
- Recognize complete and incomplete proteins.
- Will be able to identify protein types and their respective sources.
- Able to measure leucine content of protein sources.
- Recommendation of daily protein intake specific to strength and endurance sports.
- Learn how to plan your diet to get all essential amino acids to initiate muscle protein synthesis from your food.
- Understand circumstances when you need protein supplements.
- Protein timing. Pre-,Post exercise protein intake
- Understand in what circumstances you need protein intake during exercise.
- Pre-sleep protein intake recommendations.
- How to choose good quality supplement, read and understand supplement labels.
- How to avoid supplements that contains banned substances .
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Course content
9 sections • 21 lectures • 1h 37m total length
Requirements
- Basic nutrition knowledge.
Description
In this course, you will learn about proteins and their critical role in an athlete’s health and performance.
The course will cover key topics such as:
Top natural sources of protein
When and how to take protein supplements
How to select high-quality protein supplements
You will gain in-depth knowledge, including:
What protein is and its function in the human body
Why adequate protein intake is essential
The difference between complete and incomplete proteins
How to identify different types of protein and their sources
How to measure leucine content in protein sources
Daily protein intake recommendations for strength and endurance sports
How to plan your diet to ensure you get all essential amino acids for muscle protein synthesis
When to incorporate protein supplements into your diet
Protein timing: Pre- and post-exercise protein intake
When protein intake is needed during exercise
Pre-sleep protein intake recommendations
How to choose quality protein supplements and read supplement labels
How protein intake affects sports performance and how athletes can optimize their diet for maximum benefits
How to select high-quality protein supplements that are free of banned substances
Choosing the right protein supplement to meet your specific goals
How to incorporate protein supplements as part of your diet or as meal replacements
And much more!
By the end of this course, you will confidently understand the differences between protein from animal and plant sources, and know how to effectively include both in your daily diet.
You will be able to adjust your protein goals based on factors such as age, size, training, and specific performance goals.
You will also know how to plan your diet to ensure you’re getting all the required protein and apply this knowledge to enhance your sports performance.
Enrol today to become more informed and empowered!
With lifetime access to on-demand videos, you can study at your own pace, whenever and wherever suits you, using any device.
There’s no deadline for completing the course, and your enrollment is protected by a full money-back guarantee—making it absolutely risk-free.
Upon completing the course and certification exams, you’ll earn a Udemy certificate.
Who this course is for:
- Strength athletes
- Endurance athletes
- Team sport players
- Sports coaches
- Recreational sports practitioners.
- Individuals who trains to maximize muscle mass.
- Amateur and professional marathon runners.
- Any sport player or combat sports practitioners.