The PNE Leve-1 + ISSN-SNS (Sports Nutrition Specialist) certification on the GPNi® portal is our ‘foundation’ sports nutrition certification and is a great lead-in to the more advanced CISSN certification.
Gives personal trainers and other fitness professionals a competitive edge in their industry.
All health/fitness/medical professionals working with athletes or active individuals should have a fundamental understanding of the adaptive response to exercise and the role nutrition plays in the acute and chronic response to exercise.
This is a double certification that includes:
- ISSN Sports Nutrition Specialist (SNS)
- Performance Nutrition Expert (PNE) Level-1
This course will prepare you for the ISSN Sports Nutrition Specialist (ISSN-SNS) Exam
• Fundamental nutrition and exercise concepts will be thoroughly covered
• Sports nutrition science, application, supplementation, and research will be examined
Current research, trends, and topics in sports nutrition will be highlighted and reviewed
• The course covers more than just exam topics
• New concepts are covered to ensure you are a well-rounded and informed sports nutrition specialist
This is a double certification that includes:
- On-demand video contents – over 18 hours
- Reading and review – about 15-25 hours
- ISSN-SNS exam – 1.5 hours
- Q&A with experts
- Group work + Building connections with students around the world
This double certification course covers more than just exam topics
- New concepts are covered to ensure you are a well-rounded and informed sports nutrition specialist
- You will have access to the on-demand content from GPNI and some live, virtual sessions (schedule to be announced at a later date)
Once you received the account access, you can start studying immediately with the on-demand content on the GPNi® Student Center.
Receive a free one-year membership and get access to the “Members Corner” also with exclusive content, tools, and downloads.
Note: You can definitely do the whole thing on your own, at your own pace, as the course content is fully available on demand, online.
- CEC’s/CEU’s
5.5 ACE | 1.9 NASM | 1.5 AFAA | 10 CoachSG CCEs
- Course Fee:
S$1930
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- 18-Hour Recorded Video
Access recorded videos, complement them with electronic lecture notes, and engage fully with the course content to enhance your learning experience. - 200 Module Test Questions
Engage in the online completion of course module test questions to become acquainted with the types and range of exam questions you will encounter. - Complete the Exam
Once you have finished all the learning materials, proceed to take the online exam.
Course Outline
Module 1 – Course Introduction & Nutrition Fundamentals
- Course Introduction
- Nutrition Fundamentals & Macronutrients
- Micronutrients, Water & Hydration
Module 2 – Skeletal Muscle & Support Systems
- Skeletal Muscle Fundamentals
- Bioenergetics & Skeletal Muscle Energy Systems
- Macronutrient Metabolism in Exercise and Training
Module 3 – Nutrition, Training & Performance
- Energy Expenditure and Balance
- Energy Imbalance, Obesity and Weight, Body Composition Management
Module 4 – Nutrition Performance, Dietary Trends
- Nutritional Recommendations for Active Person and Athletes
- Current Dietary Trends & Creating a Diet
Module 5 – Dietary Supplements & Ergogenic Acids
- Making Wise Choices in the Nutrition Marketplace
- Ergogenic Adis, Group A
- Ergogenic Adis, Group B & C
Module 6 – Exercise Hydration & Nutrition Considerations
- Exercise Thermoregulation, Fluid Balance and Rehydration
- Hypohydration
- Nutritional Considerations for Intense Training and Competition
- Exercise and Effects on Illness
Module 7 – Sport Nutrition Applications
- Endurance Sports
- Strength and Power Sports
- Team Sports
- Bodybuilding & Physique
- Swimming
Module 8 – Exam Review & Assignment Discussion
- ISSN Position Stand and Research Review
- Spotlight on Careers in Sports Nutrition
- Performance Nutrition Plan Creation and Presentation& SNS Exam
What you will learn
Explore the learning objectives to gain valuable insights and skills that empower your journey
- Nutrient timing incorporates the use of methodical planning and eating of whole foods, fortified foods, and dietary supplements.
- The timing of energy intake and the ratio of certain ingested macronutrients may enhance recovery and tissue repair, augment muscle protein synthesis (MPS), and improve mood states following high-volume or intense exercise
- Best natural nutritional supplements and whole foods to boost physical performance
- Optimal dosages of key nutritional ingredients for maximum efficacy, safety and longevity
- The right sports nutrition plan for the right athlete and athletic performance.
- Traffic light systems on supplementation (products) that are proven to work and backed by science according to ISSN literature
- In-depth understanding of the ISSN Position Stands.
- Ethics and best standards of practice for performance nutrition