OPTION #1 – Applicants must have Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
- Must be a member with Dietitians of Canada (DC) https://www.dietitians.ca/
- Must be a member of Saskatchewan College of Dietitians (SCD)
- Must have liability insurance
- Must have teaching/presentation experience
- Must have completed one of the following:
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- Certified Specialist in Sport Dietitian (CSSD) designation https://www.cdrnet.org/
- International Olympic Committee (IOC) Sport Nutrition Diploma https://www.sportsoracle.com/Nutrition/Home/
- Master’s Degree in Science (MSc) in a field/discipline relevant to sport nutrition
- Successful challenge of the SMSCS “Sport Nutrition Competency Exam” & fulfillment of the SMSCS Mentorship process
OPTION #2 – Applicants must have Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
- Must be a member with Dietitians of Canada (DC) https://www.dietitians.ca/
- Must be a member of Saskatchewan College of Dietitians (SCD)
- Must have liability insurance
- Must have teaching/presentation experience
- Must Meet with SMSCS Staff Sport Dietitian regarding the “Sport Nutrition Competency Exam”.
- Must write “SMSCS Sport Nutrition Competency Exam” & get a minimum of 75% to be a Successful Applicant (Note: Exam will be developed by SMSCS Staff Sport Dietitian based upon similar material in the CSSD exam).
- Successful Applicant Must sit through a minimum of 2 presentations provided by the SMSCS Staff Sport Dietitian.
- Successful Applicant Must present a minimum of 2 presentation in the presence of SMSCS Staff Sport Dietitian.
- Upon completion of the above the Successful Applicant must meet with SMSCS Staff Sport Dietitian for a final debrief and approval.
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