Price:
€39
Nutrition and supplements are everyday topics in fitness. But with so many products and claims to consider, how do you decide what information to trust? This online course gives you a foundation in vitamins, minerals, hydration, and supplements, helping you make more informed choices and communicate clearly with your clients.
PFS FITNESS SUPPLEMENTATION® is a module within the certified PFS FITNESS NUTRITION ADVISER® course. It consists of six video lessons:
Fat-Soluble Vitamins—Explore vitamins A, D, E, and K, their roles in the body, and how they are absorbed and stored.
Water-Soluble Vitamins—Learn about vitamin C and the B vitamins, their functions, food sources, and factors that may affect intake.
Minerals—Discover why minerals are relevant for health and physical activity, and how to think about adequate intake.
Sports Drinks and Hydration—Understand fluid needs during everyday activity and exercise, and when a sports drink may be useful.
Superfoods — Look beyond the label to assess “superfood” claims and consider how these foods fit into an overall eating pattern.
Supplements—Examine common reasons for supplement use, how to assess product claims, and why dosage, interactions, and individual needs matter.
Throughout the course, you’ll also consider reference nutrient intakes, nutrient absorption, and the marketing claims used to sell supplements.
Each video lesson ends with knowledge-assessment questions. These help you review what you have learned and prepare for the exam required to complete the module.
Build the confidence to ask better questions, assess products more carefully, and support your clients with responsible, informed guidance.
PFS FITNESS SUPPLEMENTATION® Online is for anyone who wants to understand vitamins, minerals, hydration, and supplements more clearly. Whether you’re beginning your fitness education or already working with clients, the course will help you ask better questions and assess product claims with greater confidence.
This course is suitable for:
Fitness instructors and personal trainers
Coaches and other fitness professionals
Students considering a career in fitness or nutrition education
Anyone interested in making more informed choices about supplements
No previous qualifications are required to enroll. The course is online, so you can work through its six video lessons at your pace. Each lesson includes knowledge-check questions to help you prepare for the final module exam.
This course builds your knowledge of supplementation. It does not qualify you to diagnose deficiencies, prescribe supplements, or provide individual medical advice.
PFS FITNESS SUPPLEMENTATION® Online is fully online and available whenever you’re ready to learn. The six video lessons have a combined running time of approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. Including the knowledge-check questions and final exam, you may be able to complete the module and earn your certificate in around 3 hours.
You can watch the lessons as many times as you wish, even after you have received your certification. Future course updates are included in the course price.
Supplement claims can be difficult to assess, especially when products are marketed as quick solutions. This course helps you understand the basics of vitamins, minerals, hydration, and supplements so you can make more informed choices for yourself and discuss these topics responsibly with clients.
No previous experience with supplements is required. A basic understanding of nutrition may be helpful, but you can start without it.
By the end of the module, you’ll be better equipped to question marketing claims, recognize why individual needs vary, and know when a client’s question should be referred to a suitably qualified healthcare or nutrition professional.
To receive the PFS FITNESS SUPPLEMENTATION® Online Certificate of Completion, you must pass the final online exam.
Exam format
44 multiple-choice questions
Pass mark: 75%, which means at least 33 correct answers
Available to complete online after finishing the course
The exam link permits one attempt. If you do not pass, a repeat exam fee applies before you can take the exam again.
Review the six video lessons and the knowledge-check questions before starting. Complete the exam within the time frame stated in your exam instructions to remain eligible for the certificate.
After watching all six video lessons and successfully passing the module exam, you will receive a PFS Education Certificate of Completion for PFS FITNESS SUPPLEMENTATION® Online.
The course is part of the certified PFS FITNESS NUTRITION ADVISER® programme. Completion of this module awards 4 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points.
To receive your certificate, you must:
Complete all six video lessons
Answer the knowledge-check questions after each part.
Pass the final module exam
Your certificate records your continuing professional development and can be added to your professional portfolio or CV. The knowledge you gain will help you assess nutrition and supplement claims more carefully and discuss them responsibly with clients.
The price of PFS FITNESS SUPPLEMENTATION® Online is €39. This price includes future course updates.
You can pay by:
Stripe — credit or debit card
PayPal — PayPal account or card
Bank transfer
Stripe and PayPal payments are made at the time of purchase. If you choose bank transfer, we must receive your payment within five calendar days of registration. If payment is not received within that period, your registration may be cancelled.
You will receive the relevant payment instructions during registration.
