This module is a comprehensive and scientific guide to understanding the impact of exercise on the gastrointestinal system and addresses common gastrointestinal conditions in athletes. It covers the physiological pathways during exercise that can lead to GI issues and provides dietary interventions to alleviate distress. Exercise physiologists will learn the benefits of training the gut with nutrition and gain the skills to develop personalized gut training plans for athletes using basic strategies. By focusing on optimizing gut health, this module equips exercise physiologists with the tools to enhance athletic performance and overall well-being.
Total Time: 74-79 minutes CSEP PDCs: 2
This course is delivered through our partner, Performance Nutrition Academy, Ltd. After purchasing it, you will receive a separate email inviting you to create an account in their Online Learning platform and a link to access the course in which you enrolled.
Content of these courses was developed by the Registered Sport & Performance Dietitians of Performance Nutrition Academy, and has undergone review by a panel of CSEP topic experts to ensure scientific accuracy. This partnership was made possible with independent financial support* from the Canadian Sugar Institute Nutrition information Centre, a non-profit association managed by registered dietitians and nutrition researchers that aims to gather and share up-to-date research and evidence-based information about sugars, nutrition, and health.
* The Canadian Sugar Institute (CSI) did not have a role in the content or curricular development of these courses. The views expressed in these courses are those of the facilitators and not of CSI.
