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Fuel for Sport: A Professional Guide – Part 1

Course Expires July 2, 2029

Credits: 24.75

Profession: RDN/NDTR, CDCES

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Calling all sports dietitians and those interested in sports nutrition! Earn 24.75 CPE credits while learning nutrition strategies to help clients maximize athletic performance.

The required reading for Fuel for Sport: A Professional Guide – Part 1 is a reference for clinicians that work with athletes in all sports, at all ages, and at all levels of competition. The required reading provides evidence-based information and nutrition strategies that the sports dietitian and other professionals can use to help clients maximize athletic performance.

The required reading is divided into four sections (Sports Nutrition Basics, Sports Nutrition Assessment and Energy Balance, Principles in Practice, and Sports-Specific Nutrition Guidelines) and has a total of 23 chapters, comprehensively covering all aspects of sports nutrition. Each chapter has a list of “key takeaways” that summarizes the chapter. The book closes with an “at a glance” section that summarizes nutrition guidelines for athletes competing in 18 sports.

Part 1 of this course covers chapters 1-11 including exercise physiology, macronutrients, micronutrients, fluid, electrolytes and exercise, supplements and sports foods, as well as nutrition assessment, anthropometrics and body composition, energy balance, and weight management. (Information on Part 2 of this course can be found here.)

This continuing professional education (CPE) program requires the learner to apply the knowledge learned in a case-study based exam. This course is appropriate for registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs) and nutrition and dietetic technicians, registered (NDTRs) and other professionals that work with the sports and wellness population.

Course includes hard copy book, electronic test and 1 certificate with passing grade.

Already have the book? Under “Product Options”, simply choose “CPE Test Only” to purchase the CPE self-study program.

After completion of this CPE program, participants will be able to:

1. Collect, analyze, and interpret body composition, fitness and exercise data to optimize physical performance and overall health.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which progressive exercise training influences nutrition needs to support positive metabolic, structural and immunological adaptations.
3. Create a nutrition care plan to match energy and other nutrient and fluid needs to maintain health, optimize performance and reduce the likelihood of negative exercise outcomes (e.g., overtraining, injury).
4. Apply a variety of counseling theories, psychological methods and strategies that empower clients/patients to make changes.

This course is intended for: RDNs, NDTRs, and CDCESs

Fuel for Sport: A Professional Guide – Part 1 awards 24.75 CPEUs in accordance with the Commission on Dietetic Registration CPEU Approval.

CDR Activity Number: 193685 Self Study Activity Type: 741 Enduring Activity

CPE Level: II

Suggested CDR Performance Indicators:

9.3.3 Collects, analyzes, and interprets body composition, fitness and exercise data to optimize physical performance and overall health.
9.3.6 Demonstrates an understanding of the ways in which progressive exercise training influences nutrition needs to support positive metabolic, structural and immunological adaptations.
9.3.7 Creates a nutrition care plan to match energy and other nutrient and fluid needs to maintain health, optimize performance and reduce the likelihood of negative exercise outcomes (e.g., overtraining, injury).
10.6.2. Applies a variety of counseling theories, psychological methods and strategies that empower clients/patients to make changes.

Note: Numerous other Performance Indicators may apply.

This self-study course includes required reading, a downloadable course document and an online exam with multiple choice, case study based questions. Upon passing the test, the learner can download and print the certificate.

Required Reading for this Course: Brown ML, Barkoukis H, eds. Sports Nutrition: A Handbook for Professionals. 7th ed. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; 2025.

Disclaimer: The text associated with this course is required solely for the course taker to learn the underlying principles that will be applied in taking a case-study based exam. Neither the authors nor the publishers of the text/book have contributed to or endorsed this course.

Praise for Fuel for Sport: A Professional Guide – Part 1

Fuel for Sport continuing education course provides the most up-to date cutting edge nutrition science available for practitioners looking to up their game in sports nutrition knowledge and practice.

Fuel for Sport: A Professional Guide
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