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• Analyze carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism during exercise, and determine calorie and macronutrient requirements for athletes
• Formulate nutrition strategies and hydration guidelines to support energy needs during phases of the training cycle
• Articulate how food speeds recovery following training, competition, surgery, illness, or injury
• Apply research findings when assisting athletes in management of body weight and body composition
• Evaluate dietary supplements and sports foods for efficacy, safety, and quality
• Identify sports nutrition concerns for special populations like youth, adult, vegetarian, gluten-sensitive, and diabetic athletes

NUTRITION FOR EXERCISE & SPORT

• Sports nutrition: a historical perspective
• The six classes of nutrients
• A foundation for healthy eating: a review of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
  • How the nutritional guidelines are established
  • General nutrition recommendations for all adults
  • Are nutritional guidelines different for athletes and active individuals?

           

BIOENERGETICS & METABOLISM

• Review the three energy systems involved in nutrient bioenergetics
• Energy systems used for various sports
• Nutrient use during rest and physical activity
• Muscle fiber types and energy use
• Maximal and submaximal exercise laboratory data

 

ENERGY REQUIREMENTS FOR ACTIVE ADULTS

• How many calories do athletes and active individuals need?
• Common methods to estimate energy needs
• Resting energy expenditure laboratory data
• Using technology to track energy intake and expenditure

           

BODY COMPOSITION FOR SPORT & EXERCISE

• Methods to assess body composition
• Body composition and sport performance
• Weight standards and achieving optimal weight
• Practical guidelines for weight management of athletes
• Power eating: strategies for increased muscle mass

 

NUTRIENT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ACTIVE ADULTS

• Strategies for effective communication of nutritional guidelines
• Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins needs for strength/power, and endurance sports
• Vitamins and minerals—a review of micronutrient needs
• What individuals are most at risk for poor micronutrient status?
• How hydration influences exercise performance—the science of H₂O
• Hydration recommendations before, during, and after exercise
• Common hydration-related questions answered
  • Sports drink vs. water
  • What is hyponatremia and is it a real concern?
  • Do sodas, tea, and coffee cause dehydration?

 

THE TRAINING DIET

• General meal planning guidelines (hands-on activity)
• Introduction to nutritional periodization
• The concept of nutrient timing
• How to eat the week of a big event
• Pre-exercise meal guidelines—determine meal size, timing, and macronutrient composition
• Fueling during exercise—what, when, and how much to eat during a game or competition
• Post-exercise eating strategies to maximize recovery
• Sports-specific guidelines for strength/power and endurance sports
• Can a low carb/high fat diet (LCHF) improve performance?
• Tips for eating on the road

 

NUTRITION DURING SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Nutritional considerations for athletes competing in extreme environmental conditions
  • Heat and humidity
  • Cold
  • Altitude

 

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS & ERGOGENIC AIDS

• Key considerations regarding supplement use
  • Safety, legality, effectiveness
• The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act
• Dietary supplements and the NCAA
• The marketing machine: strategies companies use to sell more products
• How to evaluate if a research study is “quality”
• Ergogenic aids that perform as claimed
• Ergogenic aids that provide promise but lack sufficient evidence
• Ergogenic aids that do not perform as claimed
• How to discuss supplements with athletes and active adults

 

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

• Nutritional guidelines when working with groups that have special dietary needs
  • Vegetarians
  • Gluten-sensitivity
  • Eating disorders
  • Diabetics
  • Children
  • Older adults

 

SAMPLE SPORTS NUTRITION CASE STUDIES

• High school football player
• Collegiate soccer player
• Endurance athlete

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Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistants
No CE available for this board.

Florida Occupational Therapists & Occupational Therapy Assistant: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Florida Board of Occupational Therapy. Provider Number 50-399. This self-study course qualifies for 6.3 continuing education credits.

California Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the Physical Therapy Board of California as an approval agency to approve providers. This self-study lecture qualifies for 6.25 continuing competency hours.

Kansas Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study educational offering has been approved by the Kansas Physical Therapy Association for 6.0 hours (Approval #CEUL009151) for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.

Louisiana Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study educational offering has been approved by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board for 6.0 Clinical contact hours for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.

Maryland Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study course has been approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 0.6 CEUs.

Minnesota Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study educational offering has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Physical Therapy for 6.0 hours of continuing education hours, category 1, (Approval #) for Physical Therapists.

New Jersey Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering has been approved for 6.0 continuing education credits by the New Jersey Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants (Approval # 2016-389).

New Mexico Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering has been approved by the New Mexico Physical Therapy Board for 6.0 contact hours.

New York Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is recognized by the New York State Education Department, State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapy assistant continuing education. This self-study course qualifies for 7.6 contact hours.

North Carolina Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is an approved provider with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation, Provider Number: 216.000270. This intermediate course is approved by the North Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners by virtue of PESI Inc. approved provider status with the Illinois Division of Professional Regulation. This course qualifies for 6.0 continuing education hours.

Ohio Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering has been approved for 6.25 CEUs by the Ohio Physical Therapy Association for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants (Approval #17S6390).

Pennsylvania Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering has been approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy for a total of 6.0 contact hours of which 0 hours have been approved for Direct Access. PA Board Approval #PTCE008431.

Tennessee Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering has been approved by the Tennessee Physical Therapy Association for .6.0 CEUs (6.0 Contact Hours) TPTA Approval number 2016-601 for Class I Continuing Education Competency Requirement for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants.

West Virginia Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering has been approved by the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy for 6.0 Continuing Education hours (CCE-R16-16). Approval of this course does not necessarily imply that the WV Board of Physical Therapy supports the views of the presenter or sponsor.

Texas Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: This self-study activity is provided by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners Accredited Provider #2106032TX and meets continuing competence requirements for physical therapist and physical therapist assistant licensure renewal in Texas. This activity will provide 6.25 CCUs. The assignment of Texas PT CCUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by TPTA or TBPTE. Full attendance is required; no partial credits will be offered for partial attendance.

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Other Professions
This self-study activity qualifies for 6.25 clock hours of instructional content as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Retain your certificate of completion and contact your board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Disclaimer: **Information obtained in this course should be used within your scope of practice.
**It is your ethical responsibility to report accurate hours to your licensing board.
**All self-study participants must complete and pass (80% or better) a post-test and evaluation prior to receiving a certificate of completion. If you require a copy of the test/evaluation for CE purposes, please print at the time you take the test. Or you may call our customer service department and a copy of your test/evaluation will be emailed to you. Please allow 30-45 days.

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Dietitians
• Athletic Trainers
• Personal Trainers
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Exercise Physiologists