Education
Minimum of Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
Experience
As of January 1, 2021, all new Sport Nutrition consultant applicants must have the following prior to applying:
- must be a member with Dietitians of Canada (DC) https://www.dietitians.ca/
- Must have liability insurance
- Must have teaching/presentation experience
- Must have one of the following:
- Certified Specialist in Sport Dietitian (CSSD) destination https://www.cdrnet.org/
- International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sport Nutrition Diploma https://www.sportsoracle.com/Nutrtion/Home/
- Master’s Degree in Science (MSc) in a field/discipline relevant to sport nutrition
Note: approved SMSCS Sport Nutrition Consultants are referred to as Sport Dietitians
Services Provided
- Basic Sport Nutrition
- Fluids for Sport
- Pre-Event and Post-Event Nutrition
- Nutrition on the Road
- Tournament and Multi-Event Nutrition
- Weight Issues – Gaining and Losing Weight
- Nutritional Supplements
Updated as of January 2021