Performance Nutrition
Nail the nutrition, maximize the results. This 6 Credit CEU walks you through building elite performance nutrition plans from baseline assessment to peak physical results: select the exact fueling strategies required for explosive energy and sustained stamina; set precise macronutrient ratios, hydration levels, and nutrient timing to match specific client goals (strength, hypertrophy, power); and organize daily meal structures with smart metabolic progressions, refeeds, and optimal recovery. You’ll learn how to rotate caloric variations, balance pre- and post-workout demands, and tailor nutritional protocols to a client's lifestyle, schedule, and training age.
This course offers our most flexible learning pathway:
- E-course with E-book – Perfect for those who love learning on-the-go.
Course Goals
- Align dietary plans to goals, constraints, and metabolic needs.
- Calibrate macronutrient and fluid targets using clear periodization rules.
- Manage metabolic fatigue with strategic refeeds, recovery, and variation.
- Structure weekly schedules that integrate strength, hypertrophy, and power fueling.
- Track client compliance and refine protocols with practical metrics.
Learning Objectives
- Categorize fueling windows and nutrient ratios for specific adaptations.
- Schedule weekly caloric blocks with planned periodization and refeeds.
- Synthesize macro and fluid balance to reduce performance gaps.
- Recommend safe nutrient substitutions based on specific metabolic history.
- Evaluate dietary assessments and refine fueling protocols with practical feedback metrics.
Skills Gained
- Design tailored fueling templates for multi-day training splits.
- Outline periodization timelines including smart refeeds and recovery phases.
- Align baseline macronutrient targets with sport-specific energy pathways.
- Advise clients on nutrient timing for optimal glycogen replenishment.
- Formulate practical intake dashboards to monitor metabolic adaptations.
Course Essentials & Requirements
Course Package Includes:
- Comprehensive Textbook
- Study Guide
- 25-question multiple-choice, open-book certification exam
- Certificate upon obtaining a passing exam score
Recommended Prerequisites:
- CPR/First Aid Certification are highly recommended although not required.
- Personal Trainer Certification is also encouraged to enhance your learning.
Course & Delivery Options:
E-book and E-course
Your e-book will arrive via email within 48 business hours and you will have immediate access to the Study Guide and exam in your IFPA Account.
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Duration:
This course must be completed within six months from your registration date.
Extensions:
Extensions for an additional three months are available for purchase on the Special Services page.
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