Specialist In Fitness Nutrition – SFN
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Fitness professionals wanting a deep understanding of dietetics and nutrition will find SFN to be the correct foundation for advising clients in dietary and nutritional aspects. Is very well supported by post-enrolment academic guidance and mentoring by both ISSA and Gāyo Fitness Academy, at no additional cost.
- What Is Good Nutrition?
- Nutrition as a Limiting Factor
- Good Nutrition Defined
- How You Can Help Clients Improve Their Nutrition
- Your Scope of Practice
- Applying Nutrition Technologies
- Cell Structure and Function
- The Cell
- Organism
- Nutrition and Cellular Interaction
- Cellular Components
- Cellular Proteins
- Food Versus Nutrients
- Digestive System Structure and Function
- Controlling the Digestive Process
- Nutrient Absorption
- Fate of Nutrients after Absorption
- Nutrient Delivery
- Energy Intake, Storage, and Transfer
- Energy Transfer Process
- Pathways for Nutrient Metabolism
- Energy Value of Food
- The Body’s Need for Energy
- Estimation of Energy Needs and Energy Intake
- Consequences of Energy Imbalances
- Roles of Vitamins and Minerals in Energy Balance
- How Exercise Impacts Metabolism
- Muscle Structure and Function
- Muscle Energy Requirements
- Physiology of Anaerobic Exercise
- Physiology of Aerobic Exercise
- Adaptation to Exercise
- Carbohydrate Structure
- Carbohydrate Digestion, Absorption, Metabolism, and Transport
- Carbohydrates in the Diet
- Fat Structure
- Fat Digestion, Absorption, Metabolism, and Transport
- Fat in the Diet
- Protein Structure
- Protein Digestion, Absorption, Metabolism, and Transport
- Protein in the Diet
- Vitamins, Minerals, and Phytochemicals
- Water-Soluble Vitamins
- Fat-Soluble Vitamins
- Minerals
- All About Body Water
- Fluid Balance
- Body Water Imbalances
- Body Water Regulation
- Electrolytes
- Hydration Strategies
- Sport Nutrition
- Nutrition for Injury and Rehabilitation
- Plant-Based Diets
- Eating Disorders
- Nutrition and Diabetes
- Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease
- Nutrition and Pregnancy
- Nutritional Practice
- Preparing For Your Client
- What It Means to Be a Good Coach
- Understanding the Potential Client’s
- Mindset
- Understanding Your Client’s Goals
- Overcoming Client Objections
- What You Should Know and What Your Clients Should Know
- Collecting Preliminary Client Information
- Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
- Medical History and Present Medical Condition Questionnaire
- Comprehensive Client Information Sheet
- Three-Day Dietary Record
- Readiness for Change Questionnaire
- Kitchen Makeover Questionnaire
- Social Support Questionnaire
- Initial Body Composition Assessment
- Initial Recovery Assessment
- Initial Performance Assessment
- Baseline Blood Chemistry Assessment
- Baseline Visual Assessment
- Evaluating Client Information and Explaining What It Means
- Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
- Medical History and Present Medical Condition Questionnaire
- Comprehensive Client Information Sheet
- Three-Day Dietary Record
- Readiness for Change, Kitchen Makeover, and Social Support Questionnaires
- Assessment
- Determining Your Client’s Level
- Communicating Results with Clients
- Offering Nutritional Suggestions and Providing a Nutrition Plan
- USDA Food Pyramid
- Habit- and Superfood-Based Nutrition
- Individualization
- Special Dietary Strategies
- Pre-, During-, and Post-Workout Nutrition
- Competition Days
- When to Discuss Nutrition
- Offering Nutritional Supplement Suggestions
- When to Suggest Supplements
- Supplement Categories
- Supplements in Sport
- Supplement Risks Versus Rewards
- Five Staple Supplements
- Nonessential Nutrient Supplements
- Setting Behaviour Goals and Creating Monitoring Strategies
- Goal-Setting and Managing Expectations
- Compliance and Adherence
- Monitoring Strategies and Assessments
- The Assessments
- Follow-Up Body Composition Assessments
- Follow-Up Visual Assessments
- Follow-Up Performance Assessment
- Follow-Up Blood Chemistry Assessment
- Making Nutritional Adjustments
- The Outcome-Based Coach
- Judging Your Client’s Progress
- Improving Client Adherence
- Making Program Changes
- Improving Your Troubleshooting Skills
- The Decision-Making Chart
- More Advanced Troubleshooting Scenarios
- Providing Continuing Education and Support
- The Big Picture
- Celebrating Client Successes
- Creating New Social Support Circles
- Lesson Plan 1: Grocery Shopping Tour
- Lesson Plan 2: Kitchen Makeover
- Lesson Plan 3: The Sugar Lesson
- Lesson Plan 4: The Fruit and Veggie Lesson
- Lesson Plan 5: The Fat Lesson
- Lesson Plan 6: From North American to Nutritious
- Lesson Plan 7: Eating on the Go
- Lesson Plan 8:
- Understanding Energy Balance
| Course Duration | Both the Course Quiz (preliminary) and the Home Study Final Examinations must be submitted to ISSA within FOUR months from the date of enrolment / date of receipt of study materials whichever is later. Student will study from home and write the examinations from home. Exams may be submitted online through http://www.issatrainer.com or offline through typed / hand-written answer sheets. |
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| Learning Resources | – ISSA provides original text book / study material. Cost of material is included in the fee. |
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