Advanced Sports Nutrition (CHES)

CHES Competencies for 35-hour course - 20 CHES hours

1.1.3 Identify existing and available resources, policies, programs, practices and interventions

1.3.6 List the needs of the priority population

2.3.4 Adopt, adapt, and/or develop tailored interventions for priority populations to achieve desired outcomes.

2.4.3 Address factors that influence implementation

MCHES Competencies for 35-hour course - 15 MCHES hours

3.1.4 Establish training protocol

4.2.8 Adapt, adopt and/or develop instruments for collecting data

4.4.5 Identify implications for practice

Upon successful completion, the users will be able to:

1.   Explain how to maintain optimal glycogen levels for performance in endurance and power sports.

2.   Describe the effect of physical activity on macronutrient requirements and optimal vitamin and mineral intakes to avoid deficiency.

3.   Discuss three benefits of optimal hydration.

4.   Describe three nutrition adjustments that may help an athlete experiencing GI distress.

5.   List four actions an athlete can take when preparing to travel across time zones for competition.

6.   Describe three differences in nutrition needs of men versus women and in younger athletes versus older athletes.

7.   Compare and contrast the macronutrient requirements for endurance athletes versus power athletes.

8.   Discuss four challenges athletes face in obtaining proper nutrition when competing or training in adverse environmental conditions.