NSCA's Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition 2nd Edition Online CE Course Without Book

NOTE: The book NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Second Edition, is required for successful completion of this course but is not included with this purchase. Purchase this Online Course Without Book only if you already own the book or ebook.

This package includes the following:

• Online study guide
• Online continuing education exam

This study guide reinforces the content from the book NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Second Edition (which is not included with this package). It helps you prepare for the 100-question exam that tests your understanding of the concepts presented.

Once you pass the exam, you can print a certificate for continuing education credits.

Learning Objectives

• Identify the components of energy expenditure.
• Indicate the energy content and the thermic effect of protein, carbohydrate, and fat.
• Implement effective techniques for improving body composition.
• Explain how energy balance affects body composition and performance.
• Identify the methods and practices used to determine body composition.
• Describe the methods used to record and analyze food and fluid intake.
• Define the primary roles of macronutrients and their differences.
• Identify nutritional requirements for various modes of exercise.
• Optimize performance through proper ingestion of foods and fluids.
• Recognize the involvement of vitamins and minerals in sport and exercise nutrition.
• Discuss the role of supplements and ergogenic aids for strength, size, power, and aerobic endurance performance.
• Identify when food, fluids, and supplements should be consumed to optimize performance and indicate ideal quantities to consume.
• Provide recommended protocols for food and fluid intake.
• Recognize the signs and symptoms of disorders or diseases that may affect performance.
• Describe the components of motivation and behavior change.
• Develop and implement an athlete’s nutrition plan.

Audience

A continuing education course for fitness or nutrition professionals, strength and conditioning professionals, personal trainers, sport dietitians, and other certified fitness professionals.

ABOUT THE NSCA
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is the world’s leading organization in the field of sport conditioning. Drawing on the resources and expertise of the most recognized professionals in strength training and conditioning, sport science, performance research, education, and sports medicine, the NSCA is the world’s trusted source of knowledge and training guidelines for coaches and athletes. The NSCA provides the crucial link between the lab and the field.

ABOUT THE EDITOR
Bill I. Campbell, PhD, CSCS, FISSN, is a professor of exercise science and the director of the performance and physique enhancement laboratory at the University of South Florida, a research laboratory dedicated to innovation in sport nutrition and physique enhancement research. As a researcher and author, Campbell has published more than 200 scientific abstracts and papers in these areas. He is a paid consultant for professional sport team organizations and sport entertainment corporations. He has lectured to audiences all over the world and given interviews on various topics related to sport nutrition and physique enhancement. In addition, he is a litigation consultant who provides expert testimony related to dietary supplementation.

Campbell is the former president and a current fellow of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. Campbell is also an active member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and has earned their Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist credential.

He received his PhD in exercise, nutrition, and preventive health from Baylor University in 2007. During that same year, he also received the Outstanding Doctoral Student Award for research and teaching. He is active on social media and can be followed on Instagram via @billcampbellphd.