Safety and Efficacy are Highlighted in this Performance Supplement Course
Enroll today to dive into the world of supplements and ergogenic aids and discover the physiological impacts, benefits, and potential risks of various dietary supplements and the evidence-based strategies for how to use them. This continuing education course will guide fitness and wellness professionals in finding the safest and most effective supplements to boost clients’ performance and well-being. Go at your own pace as you learn to navigate the supplement industry to help your clients achieve optimal health.
What You’ll Gain from this CEC
An understanding of dietary supplements, ergogenic aids, and performance-enhancing drugs, including:
- Anabolic Steroids
- Human Growth Hormone
- SARMs (Selective Androgen Receptor Modulators)
- Blood Doping
- EPO (Erythropoietin)
- Sodium Bicarbonate
- Caffeine
- Creatine Monohydrate
- Beta-Alanine
- Protein: Food Sources, Whey, and Casein
- BCAAs (Branched-Chain Amino Acids)
- Fat Burners
- Insights into safely incorporating supplements to improve performance and well-being and the scientific evidence demonstrating the benefits, risks, and strategies
About Your Instructor
Thomas Andre, PhD
- Doctor of Kinesiology, Exercise Nutrition, Health Promotion
- Assistant Professor of Health and Exercise Science
- Author of 100+ peer-reviewed publications and presentations
Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the physiological impact of various dietary supplements, performance-enhancing drugs, and ergogenic aids, including the fundamentals of their mechanisms of action and potential benefits.
- Describe the safety and efficacy of different nutritional supplements for both health and wellness and sports performance, based on current scientific evidence and expert recommendations.
- Describe means to strategically incorporate supplements when appropriate for enhancement of overall well-being and athletic performance, while avoiding common pitfalls and potential risks.
What Your Course Includes
- 1 webinar video (1 hour in length)
- 2 research articles
- 25-question quiz
- Accreditation: Earn 6.0 AFPA CECs
