Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Integrative Sport and Exercise Nutrition

Qualification Overview

The objective of the QUALIFI Level 7 Diploma in Integrative Sport and Exercise Nutrition is to equip learners with an advanced academic understanding of a health-focused, performance-driven approach to sports nutrition within athletic and exercise contexts. Furthermore, learners will cultivate and refine practical skills essential for a career in sport and exercise nutrition practice.

Upon successful completion of the QUALIFI Level 7 Diploma in Integrative Sport and Exercise Nutrition, learners will have the opportunity to advance their studies, pursue employment, or further specialise in their roles as health, wellness, or sports practitioners.

Units

Integrated Body Systems in Sports Nutrition
Performance Nutrition in Practice
Mentorship and Case Study Programme
Capstone Research Project
Muscle Hypertrophy in Sport and Exercise
Athlete Gut and Immune Health
Optimising Mitochondrial Energy for Athletic Performance
Natural Performance Enhancers for Athletes
Sports Nutrition and Culinary Skills
‘Healthspan’ – Supporting the Functional Health of Ageing Athletes
Health and Performance in Female Athletes
Nutritional Support for Musculoskeletal Health in Sport
Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
A Mind-Body Approach to Athletic Performance

Learning Outcomes

Acquire a thorough understanding of physiological body systems, exploring how they respond to the demands of exercise training and competitive sport.
Develop clinical skills to support the body systems of athletic clients through tailored nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle guidance.
Learn quantitative approaches to sports nutrition, including calorie estimation, macronutrient distribution, and micronutrient requirements—while recognising the limitations of these methods in personalised interventions.
Gain hands-on clinical experience by observing consultations led by highly experienced nutrition practitioners, as well as conducting your own case study consultations.
Expand your scope of practice and take the first steps towards specialisation, inspired by the specialist topics covered in the course.
Explore the deeper aspects of becoming an effective sports practitioner, including understanding the psychological and broader ecosystem of an athletic client.

Entry Requirements

Approved Centres are responsible for assessing and determining whether an applicant is capable of successfully completing the learning programme and meeting the qualification’s requirements. During the initial assessment, the centre must evaluate the support readily available or that can be arranged to accommodate individual learner needs, where appropriate.
This qualification has been designed to be accessible, with no unnecessary barriers to entry. However, applicants must be aged 20 or above to enrol.
Entry onto the qualification is determined through centre-conducted interviews, and applicants are typically expected to hold a Level 6 qualification. In some cases, learners with relevant industry experience may also be considered for admission.
For applicants whose first language is not English, an IELTS score of 6.0 (or an equivalent qualification) is required. Where applicable, international qualifications will be verified to ensure they meet the entry requirements for UK higher education postgraduate programmes.
Applicants are usually required to submit two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.

Specifications

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Qualification title:	Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Integrative Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Qualification type:	Vocational Related Qualification (Higher Education)
Level:	7
Accreditation status:	Accredited
Credit Equivalency:	120
TQT:	1200
Qualification number (RQF):	610/3609/2
Progression routes:	•A university partner, where they can complete a further 60 credits to receive a full master’s degree • Directly into employment in an associated profession.
Availability:	UK and international

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