ProfessionalOnline CPD
Understand food. Talk nutrition with confidence.
Build a clear foundation in nutrition: what happens to food after you eat it, what protein, carbohydrate and fat really do, and how calories fit into a healthy diet. Knowledge you can use with clients from day one.
Self-paced online course
PFS Nutrition Introduction® Online. Fully online, no practical sessions.
Your clients ask about food every day
Protein, carbs, "good" and "bad" fats, calories: nutrition questions come up in almost every training session. This course gives you the solid basics, so you can answer clearly, spot common myths and keep your advice within your professional role.
- Short, focused video lessons built for fitness professionals
- Practical examples linked to familiar foods and everyday choices
- Simple calculations you can actually use: energy, glycaemic load and body mass
- A strong first step towards further nutrition education with ProFi
What will you learn?
- 1
Digestion & absorption
Follow food through the digestive system and learn how nutrients are absorbed.
- 2
Digestive health
Common digestive conditions, and when symptoms need a healthcare professional.
- 3
Protein
Structure, functions in the body and the best food sources.
- 4
Carbohydrate
Types of carbohydrate, glycaemic load and their role in an active lifestyle.
- 5
Dietary fat
Types of fat, their functions and how to compare them in everyday foods.
Every lesson ends with knowledge-check questions, so you can review the material and prepare for the final online exam.
After the course you will be able to
- Explain how digestion and absorption work
- Identify the main nutrient groups and the functions of protein
- Compare different types of carbohydrate and fat
- Complete basic energy, glycaemic load and body-mass calculations
- Use correct nutrition terminology when talking to clients
- Recognise the limits of nutrition advice and when to refer a client
From enrolment to certificate
Enrol & get instant access
All 5 video lessons, knowledge checks and the exam are available straight after purchase.
Study at your own pace
Learn on a computer, tablet or smartphone and revisit the recordings whenever you need.
Online exam & certificate
Pass the final online exam and receive your ProFi Fitness School certificate with 2 CPD points.
A strong start in nutrition
- Personal Trainers and Gym Instructors
- Group Fitness Instructors
- Fitness students building their knowledge
- Anyone who wants to understand the basics of healthy eating
Requirements
- No previous nutrition qualifications needed
- Internet access and a computer, tablet or smartphone
- Sufficient English to follow the lessons and complete the exam
Earn 2 CPD points
- Format
- 40 multiple-choice questions, online
- Pass mark
- 75%: at least 30 of 40 correct
- Certificate
- ProFi Fitness School certificate of completion, 2 CPD points
This course gives general nutrition knowledge. It does not confer the title of dietitian or a qualification to provide medical nutrition therapy, and it does not qualify you to advise clients with medical conditions.
What's included for €39
- 5 recorded video lessons (2.5 hours)
- Knowledge-check questions in every lesson
- Final online exam and official certificate
- 2 CPD points
- Future course updates
Payment methods
- Credit / debit card (Stripe)
- PayPal account or card
Payment is made at purchase. Secure 256-bit encrypted checkout via the ProFi Fitness portal.
Questions
When can I start?
Straight away. You get instant access to all lessons, knowledge checks and the exam after purchase.
Are there any practical sessions?
No. The course is fully online: recorded video lessons and an online exam.
Do I need any nutrition background?
No. The course starts from the basics, so it suits both new and experienced fitness professionals.
Will this make me a dietitian?
No. The course supports informed conversations about healthy eating within your professional role. Clients with medical conditions should be referred to a qualified dietitian or healthcare professional.
Start your nutrition foundation
Get instant access to 5 video lessons, the online exam and your certificate with 2 CPD points.
Enrol now · €39