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1. Determine energy and nutrient requirements for athletes using the latest evidence
2. Outline nutrition strategies for building muscle and reducing fat mass
3. Formulate sport-specific meal planning approaches for all ages
4. Outline key nutrients for injury recovery and rehabilitation
5. Develop hydration guidelines for athletes and active adults
6. Summarize the latest scientific evidence as it relates to the use of ergogenic aids
7. Examine common sports nutrition practices in collegiate and professional settings
8. Implement engaging nutrition education messages to support training
9. Review sports nutrition concerns for special populations, including children, older adults, persons with diabetes, vegetarians, and those with gluten-sensitivity

SPORTS NUTRITION OVERVIEW

• Macronutrient metabolism during physical activity: how food turns into fuel
• Assessing nutritional status in athletes
• How nutrition optimizes training adaptations
• Redefining ‘healthy eating’ for athletes

FEED FOR SPEED AND POWER

• Methods used to estimate calorie needs
• Understanding the latest research on carbs and protein
• A review of the macronutrient requirements for athletes:
  • power sports
  • endurance sports
  • high-intensity sports
• Vitamins and minerals - analyzing the evidence on athletes’ requirements

PROPER HYDRATION

• Fluid and electrolyte balance during physical activity
• Developing appropriate protocols for health and performance
• Managing hydration in extreme conditions
• Sports drinks vs. water - how to decide which one to use

BUILDING MUSCLE WITH YOUR FORK

• Body composition analysis methods and interpretation
• Nutritional strategies for muscle development and body fat reduction
• Is there an ‘ideal’ protein for building muscle?

MENU PLANNING: MAKING INFORMED CHOICES

• What to eat for fueling productive workouts
• Recovery nutrition guidelines
• Is there really a ‘window’?
• Practical meal-planning hints and strategies
• The role of nutrition in injury recovery
• Sport-specific evidence-based guidelines:
  • Including: baseball, basketball, football, running, soccer, and more
• Eating well when away from home

DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS: THE GOOD, THE BAD, THE UGLY

• An inside look at the industry
• How to interpret available research and make an informed decision
• Online resources for dietary supplement evaluation
• How to decode a supplement label
• Overview of popular sports nutrition supplements and review of the evidence:
  • Muscle building supplements
  • Endurance enhancing supplements
  • Weight management supplements

INTERVIEWS WITH THE EXPERTS: WHAT THEY’VE SEEN WORK

• Mindy Black, MS,RD,CSSD,CPT,
• Team Dietitian, Jacksonville Jaguars
• Alicia Kendig, MS,RD,CSSD, Sport Dietitian, United States Olympic Committee
• Katy Meassick, MA,RD,CSSD,LD/N,ATC, Team Dietitian, Cleveland Browns
• Michele Macedonio, MS, RD, CSSD, LD, Team Dietitian, Cincinnati Reds

PLANNING FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS

• Additional nutrition considerations for working with the following groups:
  • Persons with diabetes
  • Vegetarians
  • Gluten-sensitive
  • Older adults
  • Children
• Recognizing the warning signs for eating disorders

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Working with coaches and support staff to improve nutrition habits
• Athlete-tested and Dietitian-approved recipes
• Dining-out guide for the calorie-conscious
• Meal planning resources and shopping lists
• Sports nutrition education methods and strategies
• How to identify properly credentialed sports nutrition practitioners

CASE STUDIES: PUTTING THE GUIDELINES TO WORK

• High school football player that wants to ‘bulk up’
• College soccer player dealing with body image issues
• Endurance athlete that has ‘hit the wall’
• Basketball team manager needing meal guidance for the road
• Professional football player navigating the dietary supplement aisle

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Jonathan Vredenburg has an employment relationship with UF Health Jacksonville and receives a consulting fee from Insulet Corporation. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Jonathan Vredenburg is a member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators, the American Diabetes Association, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Jonathan Vredenburg has an employment relationship with UF Health Jacksonville and receives a consulting fee from Insulet Corporation. He receives a speaking honorarium from PESI, Inc. All relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations have been mitigated.
Non-financial: Jonathan Vredenburg is a member of the American Association of Diabetes Educators, the American Diabetes Association, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this non-interactive self-study package. Please note, your state licensing board dictates whether self study is an acceptable form of continuing education. Please refer to your state rules and regulations.

Certificates of Successful Completion are available for email, download and/or printing from your online account immediately following the successful completion of the post-test/evaluation.

**Materials that are included in this course may include interventions and modalities that are beyond the authorized practice of mental health professionals. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your professions standards.

All members of the PESI, Inc. planning committee have provided disclosures of financial relationships with ineligible organizations and any relevant non-financial relationships prior to planning content for this activity. None of the committee members had relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies or other potentially biasing relationships to disclose to learners. For speaker disclosures, please see the faculty biography.

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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 5.9 continuing education credits.

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Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants
This self-study course consists of 5.75 clock hours of instruction that is applicable for physical therapists. CE requirements for physical therapists vary by state/jurisdiction. Please retain the certificate of completion that you receive and use as proof of completion when required.

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 5.75 continuing competency hours.

Illinois Physical Therapists & Physical Therapist Assistants: PESI, Inc. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #: 216.000270. This self-study course qualifies for 5.5 CE credit 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 7.1 contact hours.

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 5.75 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 5.75 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.

• Athletic Trainers
• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapist Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Dietitians/Nutritionists
• Personal Trainers
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists
• Health and Fitness Specialists
• Exercise Physiologists
• Educators/Coaches