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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

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Listed below are the continuing education credit(s) currently available for this 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.

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Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants

Vyne Education, LLC. is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. This educational offering is offered for 0.6 AOTA CEUs. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. AOTA Educational level Intermediate; Category 1: Domain of OT; Category 2 .

Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants - Florida: Vyne Education, LLC. is an approved provider #50-466 with the Florida Department of Health Board of Occupational Therapy Practice. This educational offering is approved for 6.0 contact hours for Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy Assistants.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants: This educational offering qualifies for 6.0 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - Illinois: Vyne Education, LLC. is a Registered Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor through the State of Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. License #:216.000309. This educational offering qualifies for 6.0 CE Credit Hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - New York: Vyne Education, LLC. is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider for physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education. This educational offering is awarded 7.2 contact hours.

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - California: The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes California Education Connection as an Approval Agency to Approve Providers of Continuing Competency Courses in California for Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants. This educational offering is approved for 6.0 CEs/Contact Hours (CEC-902).

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Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants - North Carolina
NCBPTE approval by virtue of approval by The New York State Education Department, Office of the Professions, State Board for Physical Therapy licensure board or state APTA chapter Approval good through 08/31/2018.

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Other Professions
This educational offering qualifies for 6 continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional organizations. Save your course outline and certificate of completion, and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

All Professionals
In order to process continuing education, please supply the appropriate license certification number on the evaluation form.

Certificates, Educational Offering Completion Requirements
Certificates will be awarded upon receipt of payment and successful completion of the educational offering and evaluation form.

Requirements
Please note that full attendance and the completion of a post course assessment with a score of 80% or greater is required to receive full credit. Variable credit will not be awarded.

Technology Requirements
Digital Seminars, Live Video Webcast, and Online Course will require participants to set up a personal portal account via Vyne Education, LLC.’s website at www.vyne.com and have access to a computer with a sound device. Participants will have digital access to the  recording, course manual, post-test, and evaluation form. DVDs are sent through the mail (USPS). Participants will need access to a computer with an internet connection and a DVD drive. Participants will receive an Instruction Sheet and a DVD containing a link to the course manual, the video-recording, and a link to post-test and evaluation form. Participants have two options when completing their post-test and evaluation form; Participants may complete their test and evaluation online, which will require access to a computer and their personal portal account, or they may download, print, and complete the paper test and mail back to Vyne Education. 

ADA
If you require ADA accommodations, please contact Vyne Education at least two weeks before the seminar date or prior to purchasing any online or distance learning products so that arrangements can be made.

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