Culture and Arts Sport

Apply Knowledge Of Diet And Nutrition To Improving Golf Performance Training

SAQA US 120204 | NQF 5 | Credits 10 | Duration 7 Days
From $1,523 per delegate

Description

This course equips golf professionals, coaches, and players with the knowledge and practical skills to apply diet and nutrition principles specifically to enhance golf performance. Learners will understand how macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, and meal timing influence energy levels, focus, and recovery on the course. The course bridges sports nutrition science with the unique demands of golf, enabling participants to design personalised nutrition plans that improve endurance, concentration, and overall game performance.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply principles of sports nutrition to assess the dietary needs of golfers for improved energy management and performance.
  • Analyse the impact of macronutrient and micronutrient intake on golf-specific physical and cognitive demands.
  • Evaluate hydration strategies and meal timing to maintain focus and stamina during practice and competition.
  • Design individualised nutrition plans that support training, recovery, and competition goals for golfers.
  • Implement dietary interventions to address common performance issues such as fatigue, dehydration, and poor concentration.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate nutrition advice effectively to golfers and coaching staff.

Target Audience

This course is designed for golf coaches, personal trainers, sports nutritionists, and serious amateur or professional golfers seeking to optimise performance through evidence-based dietary strategies. It is also suitable for fitness professionals working with golfers who want to integrate nutrition advice into their training programmes.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, a basic understanding of human nutrition or sports science is beneficial.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Nutrition and Golf Performance

Objectives:
• Understand the role of macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats) in energy production and muscle function.
• Identify key micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) essential for athletic performance and recovery.
• Explain the concept of energy balance and its impact on body composition and golf performance.
• Recognise the importance of hydration for cognitive and physical function on the golf course.

Topics:
• Introduction to sports nutrition principles
• Macronutrients: functions, sources, and recommended intake for golfers
• Micronutrients: key vitamins and minerals for golfers
• Energy balance: caloric intake vs. expenditure
• Hydration: fluid needs, signs of dehydration, and strategies

Day 2: Energy Systems and Fueling for Golf

Objectives:
• Describe the three energy systems (ATP-PC, glycolytic, oxidative) and their relevance to golf.
• Calculate individual energy requirements based on training load and competition schedule.
• Plan pre-round meals to optimise energy availability and mental focus.
• Evaluate the timing and composition of snacks during a round of golf.

Topics:
• Energy systems overview and golf-specific demands
• Estimating energy needs for golfers
• Pre-round nutrition: meal timing and composition
• Mid-round fueling: snacks and hydration strategies
• Case studies: tournament vs. practice day nutrition

Day 3: Nutrition for Strength, Power, and Endurance

Objectives:
• Identify nutritional strategies to support strength and power development for golf swings.
• Understand protein requirements for muscle repair and growth.
• Apply carbohydrate periodisation to match training intensity.
• Discuss the role of dietary fats in hormone production and joint health.

Topics:
• Protein quality, quantity, and timing for golfers
• Carbohydrate periodisation for training and competition
• Healthy fats: sources and benefits for golfers
• Meal planning for strength and power phases
• Supplement considerations: creatine, beta-alanine, and others

Day 4: Micronutrients, Antioxidants, and Recovery

Objectives:
• Explain the role of antioxidants in reducing exercise-induced oxidative stress.
• Identify micronutrient deficiencies common in golfers and strategies to address them.
• Design post-round and post-training recovery meals and snacks.
• Evaluate the evidence for popular recovery supplements.

Topics:
• Antioxidants: vitamins C, E, and phytochemicals
• Bone health: calcium, vitamin D, and golf-specific stress
• Iron and zinc: importance for oxygen transport and immune function
• Post-exercise recovery: nutrient timing and composition
• Recovery supplements: protein, BCAAs, tart cherry juice

Day 5: Weight Management and Body Composition for Golf

Objectives:
• Assess body composition methods and their relevance to golf performance.
• Develop safe and effective nutrition plans for weight loss, maintenance, or gain.
• Understand the impact of body fat percentage on swing mechanics and endurance.
• Address disordered eating and promote healthy body image in athletes.

Topics:
• Body composition assessment: skinfolds, bioelectrical impedance, DEXA
• Energy availability and relative energy deficiency in sport (RED-S)
• Nutrition for weight loss: caloric deficit strategies without performance loss
• Nutrition for muscle gain: surplus and resistance training
• Psychological aspects of body image and eating behaviours

Day 6: Practical Application: Meal Planning and Supplementation

Objectives:
• Create a one-week meal plan for a competitive golfer considering training and tournament schedule.
• Critically evaluate common sports supplements for safety, efficacy, and legality.
• Plan hydration strategies for different environmental conditions (heat, humidity, altitude).
• Develop a personal nutrition protocol for tournament week.

Topics:
• Meal planning templates and portion control
• Reading food labels and making healthy choices
• Sports supplements: evidence-based recommendations
• Hydration plans for hot and humid conditions
• Tournament week nutrition: from travel to final round

Day 7: Integration, Evaluation, and Future Trends

Objectives:
• Integrate nutrition knowledge into a comprehensive golf performance training programme.
• Evaluate individual dietary habits and set personalised goals.
• Discuss emerging trends in sports nutrition (e.g., personalised nutrition, gut microbiome).
• Present a case study demonstrating application of course content to improve a golfer's performance.

Topics:
• Putting it all together: nutrition periodisation for the golf season
• Self-assessment of dietary intake and goal setting
• Emerging trends: nutrigenomics, probiotics, and time-restricted feeding
• Case study presentations and peer feedback
• Course review and certification requirements

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

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3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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