In today’s digital era, nutritional information, and misinformation, is readily available for most people by media outlets, social media, and on-line streaming videos. Nutrition is of utmost interest because of its role in health, fitness, weight management, and athletic performance. Because of the public interest and information availability, qualified health care providers and exercise professionals can be an excellent source of evidence-based nutrition counseling for appropriate clients to improve overall health and athletic performance. The goal of this article is to provide a source of practitioner and client evidence-based education regarding nutritional strategies to improve athletic performance

1.4 NSCA CEUs- self reported in Category C.  They will not be recorded automatically for recertification, but will count towards Recertification with Distinction (*D).  The companion study guide includes a course syllabus, course instructions, learning objectives, and a referenced answer key to help individuals focus on course content. It emphasizes key concepts of the corresponding text to prepare individuals for the exam composed of multiple-choice questions at the completion of the course. Upon passing the 100-question exam, individuals may print out and submit a certificate for continuing education credit.

The CSCS Scientific Foundations Online Practice Question Bundle helps candidates become familiar with the type, scope, and difficulty of the questions on the Scientific Foundations section of CSCS Certification exam. The questions assist in developing a better understanding of the content and help to assess relative strengths and weaknesses.  These are the same questions included in the CSCS Practice Questions Bundle.  ($82.00 value)

The purpose of this article is to present evidence for implementing wellness coaching practices for enhanced dissemination of knowledge and improved efficacy of lasting behavior change, positively affecting the service member’s fitness performance levels and decreasing risk of lifestyle disease development.

This excerpt provides a brief snapshot of the use of carbohydrates in resistance training exercise sessions.

This book excerpt from Developing Endurance goes over nutritional strategies for pre-competition and during competition phases to maximize performance.

The purpose of this article is to give an overview and theoretical framework on the concept of periodized nutrition—with an emphasis on adequate carbohydrate intake to enhance performance.

NSCA’s Guide to Sport and Exercise Nutrition, Second Edition, examines the effects that nutrition has on performance, health, and body composition. It helps you understand how to assess an individual’s nutrition status and—if it falls within your scope of practice—develop customized nutrition plans.

Colorado Springs, Co – The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is proud to announce that founder, Boyd Epley, the “Godfather of Strength and Conditioning,” has been recognized with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award from the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCFSN).