Exercise and Sports Nutrition Course

Program Overview

This 11-week remote program, led by Casey Thomas, explores the nutritional needs of athletes in various sports. It covers topics such as macronutrient roles, optimal nutrition for training and recovery, energy calculations, body composition evaluation, and addressing weight and eating disorders. The program is designed for professionals in the fitness and nutrition fields, including dietitians, fitness instructors, and athletic trainers.

Program Outline

Outline:

Content:

• Roles of carbohydrate, protein, and fat in the diets of very active people
• Foods, fluids, and supplements that support optimal training, performance, and recovery
• Calculating energy needs
• Evaluating body composition
• Tackling difficult weight and eating disorder issues
• Nutritional needs of athletes in endurance, strength, weight-class, and aesthetic sports

Structure:

• 11-week course
• Remote instruction
• Lectures

Course Schedule:

• Mondays, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM PT

Teaching:

• Instructor: Casey Thomas