PFS NUTRITION INTRODUCTION® ONLINE

CPD & STAFF TRAINING
PFS NUTRITION INTRODUCTION®
ONLINE
3h course online

Price:
€39

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PFS NUTRITION INTRODUCTION® is a fully online course. You study at your own pace with 5 recorded video lessons, from home or on the go, on a computer, tablet or smartphone. You get instant access straight after purchase.

Protein, carbs, "good" and "bad" fats, calories: nutrition questions come up in almost every training session. This course gives you a clear foundation in nutrition. You learn what happens to food after you eat it, what protein, carbohydrate and fat really do, and how calories fit into a healthy diet. It is knowledge you can use with clients from day one.

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What will you learn?

  1. Digestion & absorption – follow food through the digestive system and learn how nutrients are absorbed.
  2. Digestive health – common digestive conditions, and when symptoms need a healthcare professional.
  3. Protein – structure, functions in the body and the best food sources.
  4. Carbohydrate – types of carbohydrate, glycaemic load and their role in an active lifestyle.
  5. Dietary fat – types of fat, their functions and how to compare them in everyday foods.

Upon completion of the course, you will be able to:

  1. Explain how digestion and absorption work.
  2. Identify the main nutrient groups and the functions of protein.
  3. Compare different types of carbohydrate and fat.
  4. Complete basic energy, glycaemic load and body-mass calculations.
  5. Use correct nutrition terminology when talking to clients.
  6. Recognise the limits of nutrition advice and when to refer a client.

Full details and enrolment

All course details, including the full syllabus, what is included and the current price, are on our e-learning platform:

Want to go further? Continue with the full PFS Fitness Nutrition Adviser® course and gain a qualification to give your clients expert nutrition guidance.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is open to everyone who wants to improve their teaching skills and general knowledge in the field, walking the path of development and reaching excellence.

  • Personal Trainers and Gym Instructors
  • Group Fitness Instructors
  • Fitness students building their knowledge
  • Anyone who wants to understand the basics of healthy eating

No previous nutrition qualifications are required.

What do I need for the course?

  • Internet access and a computer, tablet or smartphone.
  • Sufficient English to follow the video lessons and complete the exam.

The course is fully online and self-paced. Before taking the exam, make sure you have watched all the recordings and completed the knowledge checks at the end of each lesson. Reviewing the lessons at your own pace helps you reinforce key concepts and identify any areas that need more study.

5 video lessons – approx. 2.5 hours of recorded learning:

  1. Digestion & Absorption
  2. Digestive Health
  3. Protein
  4. Carbohydrate
  5. Dietary Fat

Self-study hours: the time needed varies depending on individual ability and dedication. Examination time is not included.

The exam is taken online on our e-learning platform. There is no fixed exam date – you take it whenever you are ready, once you have completed the video lessons.

  • Format: 40 multiple-choice questions, online.
  • Pass mark: 75% – at least 30 of 40 correct answers.

Please check our Terms and Conditions for the examination procedures and repeats.

Upon completion of the course and successful passing of the exam, you will receive a ProFi Fitness School certificate.

Certificate obtained: PFS Nutrition Introduction® – 2 CPD points.

This course gives general nutrition knowledge. It does not confer the title of dietitian or a qualification to provide medical nutrition therapy, and it does not qualify you to advise clients with medical conditions.

 

Accreditation

All our courses are accredited and recognised worldwide.

All PFS qualifications meet industry standards that have been developed and published by the European Health & Fitness Association (EHFA).

Payment

The course is purchased and paid for on our e-learning platform. Payment is made at purchase and you get instant access to the course straight away.

€39 – one-time fee, including:

  • 5 recorded video lessons (2.5 hours)
  • Knowledge-check questions in every lesson
  • Final online exam and official certificate
  • 2 CPD points
  • Future course updates

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Payment methods

  • Credit / debit card
  • PayPal

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