{"product_id":"ncsf-sports-nutrition","title":"NCSF Sports Nutrition Specialist (Voucher Included)","description":"\u003cp class=\"course-intro\"\u003eThis course is designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully pass the NCSF Sport Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Exam and work safely and effectively as a Sport Nutrition Specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"course-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70 course hrs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCode GES159\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen enrollment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf paced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cnav class=\"course-nav\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"#overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"#faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/nav\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"overview\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Sport Nutrition Specialist course, you will be exposed to a variety of content related to nutrition and its relationship with human performance. The course will prepare you for successful completion of the NCSF-Sport Nutrition Specialist (SNS) Exam and will support an existing fitness related professional credential or allied health professional license.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will learn about energy-yielding nutrients such as carbohydrates, fat, and protein, as well as the importance of vitamins and minerals and nutrient timing. The physiological adaptations to exercise and how that relates to nutrition will also be covered. You can expect to develop a deeper understanding of how to optimize performance in athletes and the athletic population through proper nutritional strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course includes a voucher that covers the fee of the exam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"objective\"\u003eObjective\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you will learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow nutrients and recommended intakes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaster fuel sources for muscle and exercise metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about gastric emptying, digestion, and absorption\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand how to manage body composition and weight\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow how to identify eating disorders in athletes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn about nutrition and immune functions in athletes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand nutrition needs and training adaptations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to calculate nutrient requirements and manage nutrient-timing to accelerate adaptations to training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow you will benefit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare to sit for the NCSF-SNS Exam and to earn the Sport Nutrition Specialist certificate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare yourself for a job as a personal trainer, strength coach, or allied health professional\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBetter your understanding of nutrition and health so as to become a healthier individual and more knowledgeable industry professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"outline\"\u003eOutline\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-roman;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnit 1 Introduction to Nutrients and Intakes \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eNutrients\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNutrients and Recommended Intakes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnit 2 Physiological Concepts for Nutrition \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eFuel Sources for Muscle and Exercise Metabolism\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEnergy\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGastric Emptying, Digestion and Absorption\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnit 3 Macronutrients \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFat\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProtein\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWater Requirements and Fluid Balance\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnit 4 Micronutrients and Supplementation \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eVitamins and Minerals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnit 5 Nutrition and Physiological Adaptations to Exercise \u003col style=\"list-style-type: upper-latin;\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eNutrition and Training Adaptations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBody Composition\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWeight Management\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEating Disorders in Athletes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNutrition and Immune Function in Athletes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"requirements\"\u003eRequirements\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRequirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftware Requirements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePC: Windows 8 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMac: macOS 12 or later.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBrowser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Adobe Acrobat Reader .\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftware must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eEmail capabilities and access to a personal email account.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructional Material Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. You will receive access to the digital edition of the following textbook:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSports Nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"prerequisites\"\u003ePrerequisites\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou must be 18 years or older to take the Sport Nutrition Specialist Exam. You can register for the Sport Nutrition Specialist Exam at any time with the NCSF. Once registered for the exam, you will be provided a unique eligibility code, which allows you to schedule an exam for a date, time, and location of your choice. You must meet at least one of the following requirements to be eligible to take the exam:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHold a current NCSF certification, or\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA current NCCA-accredited fitness professional certification, or\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA college degree (Associate's or higher), or\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eREPs Level 3 or higher credential (individuals outside the US and Canada)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e You've got questions.\u003cbr\u003e We're here to help.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"instructor\"\u003eInstructor\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is not an instructor facilitated course; however, support will be provided through email, online forms, and phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"faqs\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"course-sec\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this course prepare you for a certification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this course prepares you for the NCSF-Sport Nutrition Specialist (SNS) exam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen can I start the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. 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Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when I complete the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAm I guaranteed a job?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I get financial assistance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. 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