
Are you passionate about Nutrition? Do you believe in a healthy lifestyle and healthy eating? This course has been designed for starting a business or career in Nutrition coaching and for personal trainers looking to upskill.
"Being that OCA is a completely online campus, I looked for every reason not to do my course through them. I looked at every AAA professional provider and the people teaching the courses. In the end, of all the providers, I went with the one I least expected to. The service is beyond what any big brand campus gives you, and everything is set out so well. Huge ups to OCA for completely turning me around! I would recommend studying through OCA to anyone who wants a real advantage. Thank you!" - Jaqui
Learn about healthy eating, writing diet plans and customising diets and eating for your clients! Learn about the way certain foods influence energy levels, fats and muscles. This nutrition course is also very business focused and comes with small business training you could use to start your own Nutrition business or alternatively help build an employer’s business.
All lessons are designed by leaders in the fitness and personal training industry. You will study over 20 topics across 2 modules.
You will learn about healthy eating, writing diet plans and customising diets and eating for your clients. Learn about the way certain foods influence energy levels, fats and muscles. Gain experience from real fitness professionals. Topics include:
- Assessing a Persons' Current Diet
- Basic Nutritional Principles
- Writing Meal Plans
- Carbohydrate Loading
- Intermittent Fasting
- Ketogenic Diet
- Nutrition - Balancing Extremes
- Understanding How the Body Uses Nutrients as Fuel for Energy
- Understanding Nutritional Deficiencies and Common Nutritional Intolerances
- Running a Successful Business Day to Day
- Insurance and Registration Requirements for your Personal Training Business
- Marketing Your Personal Training Business
- Understanding Finance for the Fitness Professional
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Why students love learning with us
We don't use dense academic text books. Instead, we design digestible step-by-step modules and high-quality video sessions, backed by 24/7 tutorial support. The lessons are all taught on demand, and assessments are generally short answer or multiple-choice and can be re-taken as many times as needed. They’re perfect for people with busy lives and families who want to better themselves while unlocking better opportunities.
We're CPD Accredited, which means each of our modules is globally recognised for Continuing Professional Development. Once you're done, you'll have CPD points ready if you want to take your study even further.
100% online and on-demand
Enrol at any time and study on your own terms. Assessments are designed to improve comprehension rather than test the recall of facts in a timed setting.
Dedicated round-the-clock support
We're here to help, whenever and wherever you need it. Access expert support from a tutor by email or phone (Mon-Fri) or reach us on live chat, 7 days a week.
Real world, industry-led learning
Our courses are designed in collaboration with institutions, employers and industry experts to equip you with practical, real-world skills that will advance your career and broaden your mind.
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CPD Accreditation and Digital Badge
We are CPD Accredited
Completing CPD endorsed learning gives you CPD Points. These points are recognised by employers.
You will receive evidence of your CPD points on your Certificate.
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CPD stands for
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and is the term used to describe the learning activities professionals engage in to develop and enhance their skills and knowledge. Completing CPD endorsed learning gives you CPD Points. These points can then be used in your portfolio/resume or future career as a professional. Online Courses Australia is accredited with the CPD Service.
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Digital Badge
Along with a certificate, you'll also receive a Digital Badge (from Gradbase).
What are Digital Badges?
Put simply, a digital badge is a virtual acknowledgement of a micro-credential, online course or professional achievement. Digital badges are portable, sharable and most importantly, verifiable. Think of it as a new way to demonstrate or prove you have completed a course.
Where is your digital badge stored?
Every student receives an online portfolio where digital badges can be stored. So, you can share this with prospective employers, friends and colleagues. You can store all your learning and certificates (from different providers) in one secure place.
Career Pathways
- Nutrition Consultant
- Nutritionist
- Fitness Trainer
- Personal Trainer
- Specialist Exercise Trainer
- Exercise Therapist
- Fitness Centre Advisor
Course Delivery + Learner Support
Delivered 100% online, no classroom required
Instant access (simply enrol online, anytime)
Assessments are short answer and multiple choice
Fast turnaround on marking (within 1 business day)
One on one mentor support
Live chat, 7 days a week
Course Topics
Module 1
Assessing a Person's Current Diet
Basic Nutritional Principles
Writing Meal Plans
Carbohydrate Loading
Intermittent Fasting
Ketogenic Diet
Nutrition - Balancing Extremes
Nutrition for Before, During, and After Exercise
Nutritional Recommendations for Weight Loss
The Anabolic Nutrient Timing Factor Nutrition for Muscle Growth
The Basics of Sports and Health Supplements
The Importance of Hydration Before, During and After Exercise
Understanding How the Body Uses Nutrients as Fuel for Energy
Understanding Nutritional Deficiencies and Common Nutritional Intolerances
Module 2
Beginning your Business with the End in Mind
Looking After Your Clients
Operating a Small Fitness Business
Running a Successful Business Day to Day
Insurance and Registration Requirements for your Personal Training Business
Marketing Your Personal Training Business
Understanding Finance for the Fitness Professional