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Sports Nutrition
Elective Course
Recommended for
Coach, Student, Parent, and Administrator
- Approved for 3 Clock Hours
- Certificate of Completion
- Additional Resources
Every learner needs an account. Certificate names can't be changed in an account with a completed course.
About the course
Proper nutrition is key to optimizing health and athletic performance. This course presents guidelines for the diet needed to be ready for athletic practice and competition, and how to refuel afterwards. It gives tips on how you can influence your students’ eating habits outside of the school environment. Specific examples are provided for what types of foods students should and should not eat to replenish their bodies between activities.
NFHS National Coaching Credentials
The NFHS Learning Center offers a 3-level national coaching credential that helps you gain knowledge you can use to provide a fun, educational, and a safer environment for your students.
This national credential was developed for individuals who are currently coaching or aspire to coach at the interscholastic level. The goal is to enhance the ability of the coach to better serve students, the school, the community, and the profession of coaching.
Your Course Curriculum
Course comes with
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1 Introduction2 Sections
- Course Welcome
- Course Introduction
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2 Nutrition3 Sections
- General Nutrition
- Pre-Workout
- Post-Workout
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3 Changing Eating Habits3 Sections
- Get Support
- Get Real
- Get Specific
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4 Special Diets & Issues3 Sections
- Special Diets & Issues
- Disordered Eating
- Drugs & Supplements
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5 Conclusion1 Sections
- Conclusion
Cognia Accreditation
The NFHS is an accredited institution by Cognia and exceeds the same high standards that are expected from schools across the country.
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