Course Description

• Take the first step towards better health or a career in preventive healthcare with the INFS Basic Course in Nutrition and Fitness.

• Designed for people who want to start taking care of their health or are considering a career in fitness, this course also builds a strong foundation for any health enthusiast looking to understand what truly drives results.

• You’ll learn the fundamentals of nutrition and training in a simple, practical way. The focus is on science-backed methods that help you achieve real results.

• The learning goes beyond theory. With hands-on, skill-based tasks, you’ll apply what you learn to your own lifestyle, helping you build healthier habits and improve your overall well-being.

• What makes this course particularly valuable is its place within the larger INFS ecosystem. The modules included here are also part of the Diploma in Nutrition and Fitness, as well as the Certified Nutritionist and Certified Personal Trainer programs. This gives you a head start if you choose to pursue professional certifications later.

• The course is delivered entirely online, allowing you to learn at your convenience. You’ll also have access to live Q&A sessions with INFS faculty, along with discussion forums where your queries are addressed in detail.

• After completing the MCQ-based assessment, you will receive a certificate of completion, available for download from your student dashboard.

What You Will Master

Start your journey with the scientific clarity required to transform your health or launch a professional career in preventive healthcare. By the end of this foundational program, you will be equipped to:

• Evidence-Based Nutrition Fundamentals: Master the core concepts of energy balance, macronutrients, and micronutrients to understand what truly fuels the human body.

• Personalized Diet Architecture: Learn to calculate your BMR and TDEE with precision, allowing you to design a customized nutrition plan tailored to your specific goals.

• Quantified Nutrition Literacy: Decode nutrition labels and master the art of quantified eating to eliminate guesswork from your daily diet.

• Exercise Science Essentials: Gain a functional understanding of anatomy and the components of fitness, learning how different training variables impact health and performance.

• Structural Workout Design: Move beyond random routines by learning how to build a structured exercise plan, balancing resistance training and cardio for optimal body recomposition.

• Gym Confidence & Technique: Master the correct breathing techniques, hand grips, and stable body positioning to navigate common fitness equipment with professional ease.

• Injury Prevention & Management: Acquire the skills to identify acute versus overuse injuries and implement safety protocols through proper progression and periodization.

• Lifestyle Disorder Prevention: Understand the powerful role of nutrition and exercise in managing metabolic syndrome, obesity, and long-term wellness.

• Academic Advancement: Gain a significant head start on professional certifications, as you master modules that are integrated into our Diploma and Expert-level programs.

The course is structured across 5 modules:

• Basics of Food and Nutrition (8 Units)

• Introduction to Exercise Science (6 Units)

• Introduction to Resistance Training (5 Units)

• Introduction to the Gym (4 Units)

• Weight Management and Diet Planning (2 Units)

Please note: The medium of instruction is English. The course fee is inclusive of applicable taxes and is non-refundable and non-transferable.

What's Included As Part Of Your Course

Recorded Lectures and Q&A
Lifetime access to recorded lectures by expert INFS faculty, along with Q&A sessions , so you can revisit any concept whenever you need to.

Workbooks
Module-wise workbooks on your dashboard with skill-based assignments that help you master content and apply concepts practically , critical for becoming a coaching-ready professional.

Quizzes
Module-level quizzes to assess your understanding as you go. These are for self-assessment only , they don't count towards your final score or grades.

Book Delivery
Your course books are delivered to your doorstep , within India or internationally (international courier charges apply).

Certificate of Completion
On completing the course you'll receive a certificate that can be downloaded directly from your student dashboard.