Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC). This course aims to equip the learner with the essential knowledge and practical skills to assess clients, design tailored nutritional and weight management programs, and guide individuals toward achieving a healthy, active lifestyle based on scientific nutrition principles, sports nutrition, and proper supplement usage.
Around 8-10 weeks, with a total of around 200 hours (divided into 60 hours of live-study and 140 hours of self-study). The course includes 7 attendance days, split into 14 practical workshops in total.
Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC) is approved and accredited by the European Register for Exercise Professionals (EREPS). Additionally, FACTS' courses, quality of education, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and academy services are granted the ISO 9001:2015 certification. Certificate renewal is required every two years
Candidates must be 18 years old and above, and they must be high school graduates or have completed equivalent studies. Additionally, a good command of both Arabic and English languages is required
This program is structured around a highly effective and immersive study technique designed to maximize learning efficiency over a course duration of 8 to 10 weeks. Spanning a total of around 200 hours, the curriculum carefully balances 60 hours of live-study with 140 hours of dedicated self-study. To bridge theory and practice, the program integrates 7 attendance days, where each day is divided into two focused workshops lasting 3 to 4 hours each, culminating in a total of 14 practical workshops. The academy utilizes a dynamic teaching technique to deliver all course contents within an interactive atmosphere, engaging attendees in practicing learning outcomes and discussing live experiences.
Course Topics
What you will learn
Covers the sports, fitness, wellness, and health (SFWH) overview, the FACTS competency model (K.S.A), professional communication skills, motivation and coaching strategies, business management, and session planning.
Focuses on the functions and components of the digestive system, mechanical vs. chemical digestion, physiological reasons behind hunger and satiety, and studying energy pathways and bioenergetics
Explores the structure, functions, pathways, and intake guidelines for carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, alongside differentiating between different protein qualities
Identifies water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins, macro and micro minerals with their food sources, hydration status evaluation, and hydration guidelines during rest and exercise
Teaches how to read food labels, differentiate between portion and serving sizes, apply recommendations on snacking, juicing, detox, and artificial sweeteners, along with energy control, fasting, and macro-composition diets
Covers goal setting, calculating total energy expenditure (TDEE), setting protein, carb, and fat targets, translating numbers into food and healthy habits, managing weight plateaus, and scheduling check-ins
Applies nutrition and macronutrient/hydration recommendations for endurance, strength, and power sports, in addition to nutrition periodization
Focuses on evaluating different supplements, understanding banned substances and doping risks, using weight loss and health supplements, choosing proper macronutrient supplements, and enhancing athletic performance
