Jan Estellar Subirats
International Faculty - Sports Events
Professional Expert Certificate · UCAM Spain · UCAM Spain Co-Certified
Professional Expert Certificate in Sports Nutrition
"What They Eat Decides What They Achieve." An online, UCAM-accredited credential for the next generation of sports nutritionists, dietitians and performance coaches building careers across India's high-performance sporting ecosystem.
Duration
3 Months
Credits
15 ECTS
Delivery
100% Online
Modules
5 Core
Next Intake
01 Oct 2026
Scholarship
Up to 25% via SEAT
UCAM Co-Certified
Salary Hike
70%
avg. post-program
15 ECTS
European Credits
375
Learning Hours
70%
Avg Salary Hike
50+
Hiring Partners
Watch the Programme
Inside the Professional Expert Certificate in Sports Nutrition.
Energy systems, macro/micronutrients, sport-specific fuelling, supplements & doping — taught by UCAM-trained sports physicians and performance nutritionists.
UCAM Co-Certified3 MonthsIndustry Residency
Sportz Next · Reel
Programme Overview
Fuel. Recover. Perform. Become the Nutritionist Elite Athletes Trust.
India's high-performance sporting ecosystem is expanding at an unprecedented pace — pro leagues, national federations, and elite academies are hiring qualified sports nutritionists faster than the talent pipeline can supply them. The Sportz Next Professional Expert Certificate in Sports Nutrition is the only UCAM Spain-accredited nutrition credential delivered entirely online in India, purpose-built for the next generation of sports nutritionists, dietitians, and performance coaches.
Delivered under UCAM's Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition — a department whose sporting heritage includes 20+ Olympian alumni and a long-standing collaboration with the Spanish Olympic Committee — this 15 ECTS certificate gives you a credential recognised on an international academic standard, while equipping you with the applied skills to make a measurable difference inside high-performance environments.
Programme Highlights
What you walk away with.
- Professional Expert Certificate awarded by UCAM (Spain) — 15 ECTS on the ECTS framework
- Graded on Spain's 0–10 university scale — globally portable academic credential
- Curriculum benchmarked to European sport-science standards, overseen by UCAM's Faculty of Pharmacy & Nutrition
- 75 total teaching hours across 5 expert-led modules · 375 hours of structured learning
- 70% average salary hike reported by Sportz Next sports nutrition cohort alumni
- 50+ active hiring partners — HP centres, academies, hospitals, rehab centres
- Lifelong access to Sportz Next workshops and annual conclaves
- Flexible EMI or one-time payment — earn while you learn
Who Should Apply
Built for leaders of the next sport decade.
Meticulously crafted for goal-oriented individuals ready to step into the global sports industry.
Sports Science Graduates
Graduates from exercise science, nutrition, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, sports medicine or coaching backgrounds who want an internationally accredited specialisation.
Working Practitioners
Coaches, trainers, performance analysts and fitness professionals looking to formalise and elevate their nutrition expertise with a UCAM-backed credential.
Allied Health Professionals
Dietitians, physiotherapists, sports medicine practitioners and hospital-based health professionals seeking performance nutrition specialisation.
Non-Traditional Applicants
No formal degree, but with substantial professional experience in sport or health? You may be admitted via interview or committee review — we value real-world expertise.
Former Athletes
Athletes transitioning into nutrition-focused performance roles who want a structured, credentialed framework to underpin what they already know about fuelling.
Fitness & Wellness Professionals
Gym managers, wellness coaches and corporate-wellness consultants ready to add sports-specific nutrition to their service portfolio.
Strategic Advantage
Why this programme.
Why Sportz Next Sports Nutrition Certificate Stands Apart.
India's professional sports ecosystem is at an inflection point. IPL, ISL, Pro Kabaddi and dozens of national federation programmes are building structured high-performance departments — and sports nutritionists are at the centre of every elite athlete's support system. A UCAM-accredited certificate with applied Indian delivery is the fastest, most credible path into this ecosystem.
Global Accreditation
Credential awarded by UCAM — recognised across the EU/EHEA, opening doors to international mobility and global career opportunities in professional sport.
Olympic-Grade Academic Heritage
UCAM's Faculty of Pharmacy & Nutrition has 20+ Olympian alumni and a long-standing collaboration with the Spanish Olympic Committee — embedded in your curriculum.
Earn While You Learn
100% online delivery means no career break required. Study around your current professional commitments and apply your learnings in real time.
Anti-Doping & Ethics Embedded
Unique to Sportz Next — a dedicated Supplements & Doping module ensures every graduate operates within the WADA anti-doping framework.
High-Performance Hiring Network
50+ active hiring partners — high-performance centres, academies, fitness chains, hospitals, rehab centres and private athlete-consulting firms.
Lifelong Practitioner Community
Alumni network and continued access to Sportz Next conclaves, workshops and industry events — the learning doesn't stop at graduation.
The Specialised Advantage
Sportz Next vs Traditional Programs.
Why specialised, industry-built, internationally accredited beats generalist every time.
Feature
Sportz Next
Traditional
Accreditation
UCAM Spain — ECTS / EHEA recognised
Local / domestic only
Delivery
100% Online — flexible, earn while you learn
Rigid classroom schedule
Payment
One-time or flexible EMI plans
Limited payment options
Learning Style
Skill- and case-based, practice-first
Theory-heavy lecture model
Placement Support
50+ hiring partners, HP centre exposure
Little to no placement support
Post-Programme Access
Lifelong workshop & conclave access
No continued learning access
Scholarship
Up to 25% via SEAT aptitude test
Rarely available
Hybrid Learning Architecture
The 80/20 learning model.
Engineered for the working professional. Earn while you learn — without compromising career momentum.
Digital80%
High-Performance Digital Learning
- Live online sessions with faculty
- Recorded lecture library — revisit any time
- Dedicated LMS access throughout the programme
- Curated reading and research resources
- Faculty mentorship and 1-on-1 office hours
- Guest masterclasses from working nutritionists
On-Ground20%
Action Learning Immersion
- Module-level written assessment (40 marks)
- Module-level MCQ assessment (20 marks)
- Total 60 marks per module — pass mark 5.0/10
- Structured re-assessment within 10 days
- Final applied case-simulation project
- UCAM-moderated grading and certification
Curriculum
Request syllabus Master the 5 pillars of excellence.
Co-designed with international federations, professional leagues and elite sports scientists. Built on evidence, taught by practitioners.
Module 01
M1 · Fundamentals of Sports Nutrition & Energy Systems
- Energy balance and macronutrient metabolism
- ATP turnover and how energy systems drive training adaptation
- Foundations every applied sports nutritionist needs
- 3 ECTS · Faculty: Dr. Amol Patil
Module 02
M2 · Macronutrients, Micronutrients & Hydration Strategies
- Nutrient timing — pre, intra, post-exercise
- Micronutrient needs across training phases
- Fluid physiology and electrolyte planning for heat & altitude
- 3 ECTS · Faculty: Dr. Das Sarma
Module 03
M3 · Nutrition for Different Sports, Training & Competition
- Periodised, sport-specific nutrition strategy
- Endurance, strength/power and team-sport demands
- Competition-day fuelling protocols
- 3 ECTS · Faculty: Aradhana Sharma
Module 04
M4 · Supplements & Doping
- Evidence-based evaluation of ergogenic aids
- Contamination risk and supplement vetting
- WADA anti-doping framework for practising nutritionists
- 3 ECTS · Faculty: Dr. Das Sarma
Module 05
M5 · Applied Sports Nutrition (Capstone)
- Translating theory into individualised meal plans
- Periodisation and real athlete case simulations
- Multidisciplinary collaboration with coaching & medical teams
- 3 ECTS · Faculty: Aradhana Sharma · Capstone
Teaching hours: 75 hrs (3 core faculty)
Total structured learning: 375 hrs
Assessments per module: 60 marks (40 written + 20 MCQ)
60 marks per module — 40 written + 20 MCQ. Pass mark 5.0/10. Structured re-assessment within 10 days. UCAM-moderated grading.
Career Outcomes
Where our graduates land.
This programme is a catalyst for entry into high-level roles across the global sports economy.
70%
Avg salary hike
50+
Hiring partners
5/6
Career growth
10+
Career transitions
High-Performance Centres
Full-time sports nutritionist at HP centres — Sports Dynamix, ProPhysio and affiliates
Sports Academies & Clubs
Performance nutrition lead for IPL, ISL, PKL franchises and kabaddi-league academies
Private Athlete Consulting
Independent client practice — pro athletes, sub-elite competitors, recreational sportspeople
Fitness & Wellness Chains
Qualified sports nutritionist in India's booming fitness, corporate-wellness and gym industries
Hospitals & Rehab Centres
Clinical sports nutrition in hospital sports-medicine units and post-injury rehab programmes
Sports Science Support Staff
Multidisciplinary performance teams — alongside physiologists, biomechanists, S&C and psychologists
Hiring Partners
Where our graduates land.
Leagues & Franchises
IPL · ISL · PKL · Hockey India · BCCI franchises
High Performance Centres
Sports Dynamix · ProPhysio · Naval Tata Centre
Hospitals & Rehab
Government hospital sports-medicine units · Private rehab centres
Fitness & Wellness
Premium gym chains · Corporate wellness programmes · Private consulting
SEAT 2026
Scholarship ladder.
Up to 25% Tuition Waiver
Top SEAT Score
Tiered fee benefit
Strong SEAT Score
Preferential pricing
Alumni / Group
Programme Faculty
Taught by people who built high-performance sports nutrition
From national-camp coaches to ex-league CMOs — every faculty member has shipped real work in real sport.
Shaji Prabhakaran
Ex-Secretary General, AIFF
Three decades shaping Indian football governance.
Ankan Banerjee
Faculty for Sports Management
International head coach across Asia & MENA.
Marco Sansoni
faculty for Fan Engagement
Athlete physio to Olympians and league franchises.
Ashish Shah
Faculty for Sports Business
Built HP departments across pro football clubs.
Fiona Green
Faculty for Sports Data & Marketing
Ex-trainer to Indian Cricket Team.
Geoff Wilson
Faculty for Sports Strategy
Performance nutrition at national-team level.
Sukhvinder Singh
Faculty for Sports Business
Consults pro teams on athlete tech & data.
Apoorvi Jha
Faculty for Sports Law
Specialist in elite athlete fuelling.
Dr. Amol Patil
Faculty for Sports Medicine
Mental conditioning for India's top cricket & football athletes.
Ramji Srinivasan
Faculty for High Performance SNC
Built data ops for two ISL franchises and an IPL broadcaster.
Matthew Jones
Faculty for Performance Nutrition
Adjunct Faculty in Sports Biomechanics at IIT Madras since 2024. PhD in Sports & Exercise Science, Loughborough University. Bachelors in Human Movement Science (Victoria University / Tennis Australia). Teaches Foundations of Sports Biomechanics and Kinematic & Kinetic Analysis.
Joshua Smith
Faculty for High Performance
Founder of Synersense Motion Analysis since 2019. Former Research Fellow in Motion Analysis at AIIMS. MSc in Medical Software, Manipal University. Teaches Tools & Technologies in Motion Analysis.
Aradhana Sharma
Faculty for Sports Nutrition
Scientific Officer (Sports Medicine) at a Government Sports Organisation since 2011. MBBS, PG Diploma in Sports Medicine, UCAM Masters in Sports Sciences & High Performance. Teaches Human Performance Physiology.
Priyanka Prabhakar
Faculty for Sports Psychology
HOD (PMR & Sports) at a government hospital and senior sports physician since 2008. MBBS and PG Diploma in Sports Medicine. Teaches Sports Technology, Innovation & Future Trends.
Joe Davis
Faculty for Performance Psychology
Faculty in Sports Management at IISWBM since 2009. MA Economics + PG Diploma in Sports Management. Teaches Foundations of Sports Marketing & the Digital Landscape and Paid Digital Advertising & Analytics in Sports.
Nikhil Latey
Faculty for Sports Sciences
Executive Editor, India Legal (since 2020). Guest Faculty for Sports Journalism at IISWBM since 2005. PG Diploma in Management + MA Mass Communication & Journalism from Calcutta University. Teaches Social Media Strategy, Digital Sponsorship and the Capstone module.
Academic Partner
Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia — Our Academic Partner.
This certificate is academically delivered under UCAM, Spain — a university steeped in sporting heritage, with more than twenty Olympians among its alumni and a long-standing collaboration with the Spanish Olympic Committee. UCAM's Faculty of Pharmacy and Nutrition holds academic responsibility for this programme, working in partnership with Sportz Next to deliver it to learners across India.
20+
Olympian Alumni
15 ECTS
ECTS Credits
F&N
Faculty of Pharmacy & Nutrition
EN
Language
Curriculum Benchmarked to Europe
Curriculum benchmarked to European sport-science standards, with UCAM's Faculty of Pharmacy & Nutrition overseeing academic quality.
UCAM Academic Monitoring
UCAM faculty oversight ensures rigorous academic monitoring across all modules and assessments.
Globally Portable Certificate
A globally portable certificate delivered through Sportz Next's India-first platform — European academic rigour with localised delivery.
0–10 Spanish Scale
UCAM's 0–10 grading scale is recognised across the EU/EHEA, giving graduates international academic mobility.
Learner Voices
Real careers. Real outcomes.
“The scientific curriculum and global faculty exposure gave me a unique learning experience. The hands-on workshops at the high-performance centres pushed me out of my comfort zone and made me a better sports scientist.”
Gaurang Ambre
Masters in Sports Sciences & High Performance
“I juggled work and studies, but Sportz Next's flexible learning structure made it possible. Live online classes kept me engaged, while recorded lectures let me revisit concepts at my own pace.”
Abin KP
MBA in Sports Management
“The instructors are industry veterans, not just academics. Their real-world experience shines through in every lesson — making the learning truly valuable.”
Ravindra Singh Chauhan
Diploma in Strength & Conditioning
“Sportz Next opened doors I didn't know existed. From classroom case studies to working at a real pro-league office during my residency — the leap was real.”
Anushka Iyer
Diploma in Sports Management
Admissions
Eligibility & application checklist.
Batch 1 (Current)
01 April 2026 – 30 September 2026
In session
Batch 2 (Next Intake)
01 October 2026 – 31 March 2027
Applications open — limited 5–20 seats
Secure your place in the next cohort. Here's what we look for and what to prepare.
Minimum Eligibility
Who can apply
Academic Background
Graduates in Sports Science, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Nutrition, Physiotherapy, Sports Medicine or Coaching.
Working Practitioners
Coaches, trainers, performance analysts and fitness professionals seeking to formalise nutrition expertise with a UCAM credential.
Non-Traditional Applicants
No formal degree? Substantial relevant experience in sport or health — admitted via interview or committee review.
Language
Delivered in English. Native speakers and prior English-medium degree holders exempt from language tests.
Application Checklist
What to prepare
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Official academic transcripts
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Professional or academic references
- Government-issued ID proof
- SEAT 2026 scorecard (or registration) for scholarship consideration
Scholarships & flexible payment
SEAT Merit Scholarship — Up to 25%
Register for SEAT (Sports Education Aptitude Test), appear for the free 60-min online assessment, and receive a personalised fee structure based on your score.
Flexible EMI Plans
Spread your fee across manageable monthly instalments — or pay one-time for a single transparent fee.
Early Enrolment Benefit
Lock in preferential fees by registering ahead of the intake window — limited slots per cohort.
Alumni & Group Enrolment
Returning Sportz Next learners and group sign-ups receive preferential pricing — ideal for teams and academies.
Programme FAQ
Everything you need to know.
Can't find what you're looking for? Talk to our admissions team — we typically respond within 4 hours.
Graduates in sports science, nutrition, physiotherapy or related fields, plus working coaches, trainers and fitness professionals. Candidates without a formal degree but with substantial professional experience may be admitted via interview or committee review.
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