Self-study module — learn at your own pace, no scheduled class dates
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Self-study module
IFPA Sports Nutrition Specialist Course
Help clients make better nutrition decisions while staying inside a responsible coaching scope.
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Self-study — start anytime
At a glance
Sports Nutrition Specialist decision snapshot.
Everything you need to decide: the fee, the format, how you're assessed, and what happens after you apply.
Secure online checkoutApply online, pay by card or PayNow — admin verifies funding evidence.Apply with this course
S$449 standard self-funded fee, or S$399 for an existing IFPA PFT learner after the automatic S$50 discount. SSG, SkillsFuture Credit, PSEA, and UTAP do not apply.
SSG, SkillsFuture Credit, PSEA, and UTAP do not apply. This is a self-funded, self-study module.
IFPA online specialist assessment: 100 multiple-choice questions, open book, 80% pass mark
Take the first exam within 6 months of registration; a failed attempt has a S$200 retest fee Result and certificate evidence tracked in our admin records
Issued at least 7 calendar days before course commencement
Admin verifies prerequisites, declarations, learner agreement acknowledgement, funding eligibility, and fee evidence before confirmation.
Pricing and inclusions
Fees, funding, and course caveats are stated before application.
What your Sports Nutrition Specialist fee covers
- Full self-study curriculum with nutrition scope-of-practice, behaviour change, and evidence-based coaching modules
- Email and WhatsApp advisory support while you study
- Admin-tracked enrolment, result, and certificate evidence
- Clear caveat that medical nutrition therapy and prescribed meal plans are outside scope
Course objective
Help fitness professionals support client nutrition decisions responsibly while staying within coaching scope.
Entry requirements
Functional English and recommended prior fitness coaching knowledge or a PFT foundation.
Fees and subsidies
S$449 standard self-funded fee; S$399 for an automatically verified existing IFPA PFT learner. SSG, SkillsFuture Credit, PSEA, and UTAP do not apply; a failed attempt has a S$200 retest fee.
Assessment and completion
Self-paced study with an IFPA online assessment; result and certificate records are tracked by admin.
Who this is for
- Certified or aspiring personal trainers
- Fitness coaches supporting strength, endurance, or physique goals
- Health-conscious learners who want a structured nutrition credential
Entry requirements
- Functional spoken and written English
- Recommended: prior fitness coaching knowledge or IFPA PFT foundation
- Learners must understand that nutrition coaching does not replace medical dietetics
- Digital agreement, payment evidence, and course terms must be acknowledged
- Medical nutrition therapy, disease treatment, and prescribed meal plans remain outside the personal trainer scope
What you will study
- Macronutrients, micronutrients, hydration, and energy systems
- Nutrition planning for strength, fat loss, endurance, and recovery
- Supplements, label literacy, and evidence-based recommendations
- Client adherence, habits, and coaching conversations
- Scope of practice, referral boundaries, and ethics
Assessment and completion
- IFPA online specialist assessment: 100 multiple-choice questions, open book, 80% pass mark
- Take the first exam within 6 months of registration; a failed attempt has a S$200 retest fee
- Result and certificate evidence tracked in our admin records
Learner journey
From first interest to completion, step by step.
Every stage from your first visit to completion is mapped, so you always know what comes next.
01
Fit checkKnow if this course is right
Functional spoken and written English
02
EnrolmentSubmit a complete learner record
Admin verifies declarations, fee evidence, agreement acknowledgement, and course-run fit.
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LearningFollow the delivery plan
Self-study module — learn at your own pace, no scheduled class dates
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CompletionCollect evidence and next steps
IFPA Sports Nutrition Specialist certification pathway. Passing can extend an existing IFPA PFT certification by two years, subject to IFPA renewal and processing requirements.
Delivery and fees
Sports Nutrition Specialist learner journey
- Self-study module — learn at your own pace, no scheduled class dates
- Study materials delivered digitally after enrolment
- Email and WhatsApp advisory support from the Carbyne Education team
- Self-paced study with the provided course materials
Published feeS$449 standard self-funded fee, or S$399 for an existing IFPA PFT learner after the automatic S$50 discount. SSG, SkillsFuture Credit, PSEA, and UTAP do not apply.
Funding noteSSG, SkillsFuture Credit, PSEA, and UTAP do not apply. This is a self-funded, self-study module.
Course run
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Self-study — start anytime - Online, self-paced study with advisory support
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Nutrition scope, study planning, and assessment readiness
After completion
Graduation is a handoff, not a goodbye.
Support does not stop at the last session. Post-course advisory is a documented provider commitment, and every graduate leaves with pathway guidance.
Advanced IFPA pathways
Progress into the Sports Nutrition Specialist or Senior Fitness Specialist credentials, with certificate renewal guidance included.
Career placement guidance
Job opportunities in Singapore gyms and fitness studios, plus freelance personal training referrals for independent coaches.
Community coaching platforms
Volunteer and paid coaching openings with Silver Strength Singapore, En Community Services Society, and REACH Community Services.
Industry network and alumni updates
Introductions to fitness industry contacts and events, with periodic alumni emails covering industry news and useful tools.
Specialist progression is already mapped: compare the Sports Nutrition and Senior Fitness specialist pathways next.
Compare pathwaysNo — this is a fully self-study module. You study at your own pace using the digital materials provided after enrolment. There are no scheduled class dates, Zoom sessions, or in-person days.
Ready to apply?
Apply online, then let Carbyne verify fit, funding, and readiness.
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