Program Overview

Basic studies in sports nutrition

Studies and Content

The basic studies of sports nutrition deepen sports nutrition from several different perspectives, based on scientific knowledge. In the studies, e.g. to the nutritional and physiological requirements set by different sports and to optimizing performance, recovery and development, sports nutrition in different age groups, athlete's eating disorders and athlete's psychological well-being and its support.

Courses

The study unit consists of the following courses:

• Fundamentals of exercise nutrition 6 credits
• Nutrition of active people in different age groups 4 credits
• Athlete's eating disorders 4 credits
• Athlete's psychological well-being 5 credits
• Sports nutrition research 3 credits
• Optimizing the weight of athletes and exercisers 4 credits
• Special questions of sports nutrition 4 cr

Study methods and Study Guidance

Basic studies in sports nutrition are scheduled online studies and can be studied completely remotely. The study courses contain assignments of different scopes and types, which proceed according to a specific schedule.

Prices and Payments

You can register for studies either one study unit at a time (20/credit) or for the entire basic study unit (7 study units) at once (450 , 15/credit).

Teaching time and Teaching languages

The teaching time is independent of the time of day, and the language of instruction is Finnish.

Registration

Registration starts on August 4, 2025, and registration is open until the last day of registration for each course. Enrollment for the basic study unit is open from August 4 to August 25, 2025.

Contact information

Mukkala, Maria, Continuous learning specialist, maria.mukkala@uef.fi Karisto-Lautanen, Helena, Student Affairs Secretary, helena.karisto-lautanen@uef.fi