Sports Nutrition Course

 

When:

4 - 7 May, 2012. Registrations now open - see link below.

Where:

Australian Institute of Sport - Canberra

Pre-requisites:

Essential:
Qualified Dietitian 
Registered with local dietetics association
Graduated from dietetics course
Successful completion of Pre-Learning Task (PLT)- to be completed upon payment of deposit. Password will be sent when this payment is made.

Desirable:
1 year clinical experience

* Preference will be given to SDA members who have logged CDP points

Course Convenors:

Greg Cox & Greg Shaw

Enquiries:

Sports Dietitians Australia

Cost:

$1450 plus GST members
$1695 plus GST for non-members 

Comments: 

This is the original SDA 4-Day Course. Overseas Qualified Dietitians may be eligible for this course.

Please contact Helen Duong for registration enquiries.

 Cancellation policy 2010.pdf

What you will learn:

Sports Dietitians Australia’s Sports Nutrition Course will educate you in how to convert the science of sports nutrition into practical and meaningful interventions for athletes and coaches. Nationally and internationally recognised sports nutrition professionals incorporate the latest information on sports nutrition and provide personal insight in working with athletes.

Topics include:

  • Principles of Training & Exercise Physiology
  • Sports Nutrition Principles for Training & Recovery
  • Sport Supplements
  • Nutrition for Endurance Sports
  • Nutrition for Team Sports
  • Weight Gain & Protein Requirements for Athletes
  • Body Composition Analysis
  • Weight Loss for athletes
  • Hydration assessment and interventions

Pratical Advice from the experts on:

  • Getting Involved in Sports Nutrition
  • Working with Athletes & Teams
  • Research in Sports Nutrition
  • How to Overcome Performance Issues
  • Planning a performance nutrition program. 

Registration Includes:

  • Required textbook (Burke & Deakin, Clinical Sports Nutrition,4th Edition)
  • Course USB resource
  • Course certificate
  • Morning & afternoon tea
  • AIS Dining Hall Lunch daily
  •  Friday night dinner

*Please note accommodation & flights are not included in course costs.



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