PFS FITNESS SUPPLEMENTATION® is a fully online course. You study at your own pace with 6 recorded video lessons, from home or on the go, on a computer, tablet or smartphone. You get instant access straight after purchase.
Nutrition and supplements are everyday topics in fitness. But with so many products and claims out there, how do you decide what information to trust? This course gives you a foundation in vitamins, minerals, hydration and supplements, so you can make more informed choices and communicate clearly with your clients.
Throughout the course you also look at reference nutrient intakes, nutrient absorption and the marketing claims used to sell supplements. Each video lesson ends with knowledge-check questions to help you review and prepare for the exam.
PFS FITNESS SUPPLEMENTATION® is a module of the certified PFS FITNESS NUTRITION ADVISER® course.
All course details, including the full syllabus, what is included and the current price, are on our e-learning platform:
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® Certificate of Completion, you must pass the final exam. 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.
Review the six video lessons and the knowledge-check questions before starting.
Please check our Terms and Conditions for the examination procedures and repeats.
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.
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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). |
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:
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