Certified Sports Nutritionist (CISSN) Level-2 Masters

Take your career to the next level and learn as well as be qualified to be a Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist (CISSN). The CISSN is the premier certification in the field of sports nutrition and supplementation.

What sets the CISSN apart from other sports nutrition certifications?
The CISSN is a collaborative effort from dozens of research scientists (PhDs) who have both research and practical experience in the field of sports nutrition. There are other certifications in the marketplace; however, none were devised by dozens of scientists who have done the actual research in our field. We are constantly updating the exam to reflect new findings in the field. So if you want to get certified by the individuals who have done the actual research, then the CISSN is your clear choice.

Who should take CISSN?

  • Exercise Physiologists
  • Fitness Professionals
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Nutritionists
  • Personal Trainers
  • Sport Dietitians
  • Sports Nutritionists
  • Strength and Conditioning Professionals

Course Fee

  • Regular: $3,655

Course Outline

Module 1 – Legal & Nutritional Fundamental Refresher

  • Nutrient Overview & Timing
  • Skeletal Muscle Type and Action
  • Bioenergetics and Skeletal Muscle Energy Systems
  • Nutritional Considerations For Professionals in Sport

Module 2 – ISSN Position Stands and JISSN

  • Deep Understanding of All 10 ISSN Position Stands
  • Deep Understanding of Journal of ISSN (JISSN)
  • Research and Recommendations Position Stand
  • Protein & Exercise Position

Module 3 – Exercise Physiology & Sports Medicine

  • Cardiovascular System and Relation to Exercise
  • Effects of Aerobic Exercise on Body Systems
  • Metabolic Pathways During Exercise
  • Growth Hormone and Athletic Performance

Module 4 – Client Evaluation & Higher Level Diet Instruction

  • Creating Diet Evaluations and Reports
  • Tools & Equipment Recommendations
  • Proven Dietary Strategies
  • Busting Modern Dietary Myths

Module 5 – Advanced Strategies for Professional Athletes & Research

  • New Strategies for Sports Nutrition in Professional Athletes
  • Myths & Dangers
  • Up to Date Legal for Nutritional Products and IOC
  • Up to Date Legal for Nutritional Products for Professional Sport

Module 6 – Presentation Training, Teaching Strategies & Leadership

  • Presentation and Public Speaking Skill Set Training
  • Teaching Mindset
  • Answering Questions Accurately
  • Ethics of Teaching

Module 7 – Building Your Business and Career

  • Growing Your Reputation
  • Improving Your Exposure
  • Developing a Brand Plan
  • Social Media Planning and Content Creation

Module 8 – Presentation and Homework & Exam Review

  • Official Case Study Report & Mini Thesis
  • Reviewing and Preparing for Exam
  • What to Expect
  • Planning What’s Next for Career or Study

Timeframe

Students will have a total of 4 – 6 months to complete the on-demand content (Modules 1 – 8) and successfully pass the multiple-choice exams at the end of each module. If an extension is needed for some students, this may be granted if a good reason is given and students are then eligible to join the next cohort.