Foundation in Sports Nutrition

6 Hours CE/CPD | Online CE/CPD Course with Steph Hnatiuk, RD

Sports nutrition is one of the most talked-about areas in modern health and fitness, but it is also one of the most misunderstood.

Foundation in Sports Nutrition provides a practical, evidence-informed introduction to nutrition for recovery, hydration, performance, resilience, and long-term athletic health.

Presented by registered dietitian and fitness coach Steph Hnatiuk, this course helps learners move beyond confusing trends and focus on realistic, sustainable strategies that support athletes and active clients in the real world.

Course Overview

This course explores the foundations of sports nutrition, including fueling, carbohydrates, protein, hydration, recovery, supplements, body composition, and athlete mindset.

Rather than promoting restrictive dieting or performance shortcuts, the course emphasizes balanced nutrition, adequate fueling, recovery support, hydration, and critical thinking around supplements and marketing claims.

Students will gain a clearer understanding of how nutrition influences training adaptation, performance, recovery capacity, body composition, and long-term health.

Supported by video tutorials, a downloadable workbook, companion course, lesson quizzes, final assessment, certificate of completion, and lifetime access, this course provides a practical foundation for professionals working with athletes, runners, active clients, and fitness populations.

What You Will Learn

Topic Focus Performance Fuelling Understanding how energy intake supports training, performance, and recovery Carbohydrates & Glycogen Exploring the role of carbohydrates in endurance, high-intensity exercise, and glycogen replenishment Protein & Recovery Learning how protein supports tissue repair, adaptation, and training consistency Hydration Strategies Understanding hydration, electrolytes, sweat loss, and fluid balance Supplements & Evidence Evaluating supplements, claims, and evidence-based decision making Body Composition & Athlete Mindset Supporting sustainable nutrition, healthy performance goals, and long-term wellbeing

Course Content

The course combines practical sports nutrition principles, recovery strategies, hydration education, supplement awareness, body composition considerations, and real-world nutrition guidance.

Module Focus Foundations of Sports Nutrition Core principles of fuelling, recovery, performance, and athletic health Fuelling for Training & Performance Energy intake, carbohydrates, glycogen, and exercise demands Protein, Recovery & Adaptation Supporting tissue repair, training adaptation, and long-term consistency Hydration & Electrolytes Fluid balance, sweat loss, hydration planning, and recovery support Supplements & Critical Thinking Understanding evidence, marketing claims, and responsible decision making Sustainable Athlete Nutrition Balanced approaches to body composition, performance, recovery, and wellbeing

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for massage therapists, manual therapists, physiotherapists, rehabilitation professionals, athletic trainers, sports therapists, fitness professionals, personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, sports massage therapists, active individuals, and recreational athletes.

It is especially valuable for professionals working with runners, athletes, active clients, and anyone seeking a clearer, more balanced understanding of sports nutrition without needing an advanced nutrition background.

About Steph Hnatiuk

Steph Hnatiuk, BSc RD, is a registered dietitian and fitness coach with more than 10 years of experience helping individuals improve running performance, body composition, nutrition habits, and their relationship with food and exercise.

Her work focuses on evidence-based, realistic, and sustainable nutrition strategies that support performance, recovery, health, and long-term athletic development.

Steph is especially focused on creating education for runners and professionals working with runners, helping learners understand the role of nutrition in performance, rehabilitation, recovery, and overall wellbeing.

Included With This Course

Included Details Video Tutorials Professionally presented video lessons with Steph Hnatiuk Downloadable Workbook Supporting materials designed to reinforce learning and practical understanding Companion Course Extended lesson notes, reflective learning prompts, and integrated summaries Lesson Quizzes Knowledge checks throughout the course to support retention and application Final Assessment Comprehensive multiple-choice assessment included for course completion Certificate Downloadable CE/CPD certificate following successful completion Lifetime Access Study at your own pace with ongoing access to course materials .nat-ce{margin:50px 0;padding:36px 0 20px;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#222}.nat-ce h2{margin:0 0 10px;color:#c3283d;font-size:30px}.nat-ce p{margin:0 0 18px;font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;color:#545454}.nat-ce-info{margin-bottom:24px;padding:16px 18px;background:#fafafa;border-left:4px solid #c3283d}.nat-ce-cue{margin:0 0 16px;text-align:left;color:#222;font-size:14px;font-weight:bold;letter-spacing:.03em;text-transform:uppercase}.nat-ce-row{display:flex;gap:14px;overflow-x:auto;padding:4px 20px 20px 0;scroll-snap-type:x proximity}.nat-ce-card{scroll-snap-align:start;flex:0 0 min(245px,76vw);max-width:min(245px,76vw);border:1px solid #e5e5e5;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box}.nat-ce-board{height:86px;padding:12px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;background:#f7f7f7;color:#222;font-size:13px;font-weight:bold;line-height:1.35;display:flex;align-items:center;box-sizing:border-box}.nat-ce-hours{padding:12px 14px 14px;color:#545454;font-size:13px;line-height:1.5}.nat-ce-hours strong{display:block;margin-top:3px;color:#c3283d;font-size:26px;line-height:1}.nat-ce-note{margin:18px 0 0!important;font-size:13px!important;line-height:1.7!important;color:#666!important}

CE Finder

This course has been approved for continuing education by numerous professional boards and associations worldwide. Scroll sideways to find your board or association.

Course: Foundation in Sports Nutrition
Approvals Listed: 6
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6 Board for Certification for Nutritionist Specialists (BCNS) Approved Hours
2 Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC) Approved Hours
6 Canadian Athletic Trainers Association (CATA) Approved Hours
2.4 CEU/CPD Self-Cert Approved Hours
6 National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) Approved Hours
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Approval requirements can change. Please confirm acceptance with your own board, association, employer, or regulatory authority before registration.

Foundation in Sports Nutrition

Professional Reviews & Feedback

The reviews below represent feedback provided by students and practitioners through Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me.

★★★★★ 4.6 average rating across reviews collected via Trustpilot, Google Reviews, and Judge.me

“Steph Hnatiuk presents sports nutrition in a way that is evidence-based, practical, and easy to apply with active clients.”

Richard M., PT

“The course helped me better understand how nutrition supports recovery, performance, and long-term health.”

Kevin R., PT

“I appreciated the balanced approach. The course avoids nutrition fads and focuses on sustainable strategies.”

Melissa V., Sports Therapist

“The explanations around energy systems, fueling, and recovery were clear and highly relevant.”

Jason J., S&C Coach

“This course gave me a much stronger understanding of how nutrition impacts training outcomes.”

Angela K., Massage Therapist

“Steph explains complex nutrition concepts in a straightforward and practical manner.”

Darren E., Personal Trainer

“The course helped me feel more confident discussing general nutrition principles with athletes and active clients.”

Nadia P., RMT

“I found the sections on recovery nutrition and training adaptation particularly valuable.”

Torsten S., PTA

“A practical course that connects nutrition science to real-world athletic performance.”

Kelsey T., S&C Coach

“The material helped me better understand how fueling strategies differ depending on training demands.”

Patrick C., ATC

“I appreciated the focus on long-term habits rather than quick fixes or extreme dietary approaches.”

Jillian L., Massage Therapist

“Steph does an excellent job explaining nutrition without overwhelming learners with unnecessary detail.”

Adnan H., Sports Therapist

“The course improved my understanding of hydration, recovery, and nutrition timing.”

Monika B., LMT

“A very useful course for rehabilitation professionals who work with active populations.”

Cameron F., PT

“The evidence-based approach gave me confidence that the recommendations were both practical and credible.”

Denise D., RMT

“I found the performance nutrition sections especially helpful for understanding athlete preparation and recovery.”

Lachlan W., S&C Coach

“The course helped me better appreciate the relationship between nutrition, injury recovery, and performance.”

Amelia A., Manual Therapist

“Steph presents the information professionally and keeps the focus on practical application.”

Farah Q., Massage Therapist

“The material was relevant not only for athletes but also for active clients looking to improve health and performance.”

Connor G., Personal Trainer

“An excellent introduction to sports nutrition that combines scientific principles with realistic recommendations.”

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