SAYING NO TO FOOD CAN BE HARD
Currently the area of food psychology is somewhat new, there are many gaps in knowledge and many areas that have not as yet been researched. However, this simply makes for better study as you will find that you will have under your belt knowledge that few hold. Understanding why we eat what we eat is essential knowledge to anyone who works in the area of health and nutrition. Creating eating plans for others will be most effectively done if you hold a thorough understanding of food psychology.

Content: Influences on our food preferences; Food behaviour; What is 'liking' and how does it differ from 'wanting'; The influence of liking and wanting on food selection; Taste receptors, the palate and their affect on eating habits; Taste and food habits looks at why we love fatty and salty food and why children prefer sweet tastes to bitter. Food taste and food preference looks at why certain tastes give us pleasure and why it can be so hard to alter unhealthy eating choices. Food choices and decision-making discovers what processing is involved in food choices and how they affect our eating habits. Food choices and learning covers which types of learning are easiest to 'unlearn' and which are not and how we can assist others to alter their food choices in favour of healthier options.

Duration: 4 hours of study (all materials are emailed in pdf)
Accreditation: Fitness Australia for 2 CEC points; CPE points from ATMS, ANTA and NHAA may be applicable upon request to your registering body.
Investment: $53.90 (inclusive of GST)

DIETARY NEEDS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN EXPLAINED
Recently there has been an increase of concern over the eating habits of our young, this is in part due to the increasing rates of overweightness in this group and in the awareness that how our young fair will greatly impact our future. For those working with children and their parents, understanding nutritional needs and what drives these needs is very useful. Many parents find nutrition confusing and seek information from a wide array of sources. The more informed those supporting parents and working with children in this regard the better.

Content: Healthy eating habits; Current stats; Carbohydrate, protein and fat requirements; Hydration issues; Nutrients of concern; Weight; Behaviour and food; Application and case studies.

Duration: 8 hours of study 
Accreditation: 5 REPs CEC points; Fitness Australia for 8 CEC points; CPE points from ATMS, ANTA and NHAA may be applicable upon request to your registering body.
Investment: $190 

CALCULATING EER, USING NRVS AND WORKING OUT DIET DIARIES
Dietary assessment for many is an essential part of the results they gain with clients, so understanding what tool to use, how to apply it, analyse the data and implement changes is vital. If you have ever wonder where to start with a clients diet diary, or wanted to get the most from the time spent on diet analysis, this is the course for you! This short course guides you through weighed and non-weighed diet diary options and their limitations and benefits, through to software to analyse data. You will learn how to calculate information using the Nutrient Reference Values (NRVs) such as EER (Estimated Energy Requirements) and nutrient requirements, including case studies to ensure practical application. 

Content: The ideal tool and dietary assessment software; Types of dietary assessment tools weighed and non-weighted food records and food diaries; Data collection and analysis factors and examples of how its done in the industry; How to calculate Estimated Energy Expenditure (EER) and related requirements; Calculating anthropometric data including BMI and Waist-to-hip ratios; Dietary intake and general observations from diet diary, energy requirements (required calories) using NRVs; Making changes, attitudes and behaviour; Practical application, Case studies, practical scenarios, links to relevant sites and reports and surveys

Duration: 7 hours of study (all materials are emailed in pdf)
Accreditation: 3.75 REPs CEC points; Fitness Australia for 5 CEC points; CPE points from ATMS, ANTA and NHAA may be applicable upon request to your registering body.
Investment: $138 (inclusive of GST)

SHORT ONLINE COURSES FOR FAST CECS
Looking for sports specific information on nutrition for endurance sports, well you have just found it! Ideal for those working with clients who are marathon runners or triathletes covering pre-training foods, eating during events and post-event recovery, along with hydration and valuable case studies to really ensure you can apply all you have learnt. Written by athlete and expert sports nutritionist, and lecturer, Kira Sutherland (Grad Dip Sports Nutrition). 

Content: Concepts of endurance sports nutrition; The role that nutrition can play in endurance sport; Styles of eating required for pre, during and post training nutrition; Daily eating recommendations for endurance sport; How to calculate nutrition and fluid needs during endurance races; How to calculate energy and fluid requirements of an endurance athlete; PLUS - Practical work, Providing examples of how to plan and implement actual endurance nutrition programs; The latest research articles on food selection, provided to enhance your learning and offer the opportunity to read and learn more broadly if you choose.

Duration: 4 hours of study (all materials are emailed in pdf)
Accreditation: Fitness Australia for 2 CEC points (pending); CPE points from ATMS, ANTA and NHAA may be applicable upon request to your registering body. All students receive a transcript of results and Certificate of Attainment with relevant accrediting logos.
Investment: $53.90 (inclusive of GST)

Explores not only how to get into the field of strength and conditioning (S&C) but what it takes to be a success.  Written by Head of S&C at the Manly Sea Eagles (Premiers 2008 and 2011), and S&C NZ International World Cup Team 2008-9, Donny Singe.

Content: Background on Strength and Conditioning; Five steps to success; Experience, experience and still more experience, case study; corporate structure within a club; Things you will learn on the job – moving people, scheduling, case study; keeping the big picture in mind; Educate yourself, research a variety of available courses and do them!  Strength and conditioning courses and professional support; Learn the responsibilities and specific duties of the people around you (without imposing on them), case study; Set yourself up to take on an internship or work experience, case study; Be more than a volunteer, case study; from colts to Head S&CThe key to getting to the top, the importance of motivation; Who is looking after you? Using a manager, negotiating contracts, how to find the jobs out there; PLUS Practical work - Providing industry examples and outcomes

Duration: Expected to be 4 hours of study (all materials are emailed in pdf)
Accreditation: Fitness Australia for 2 CEC points (pending); CPE points from ATMS, ANTA and NHAA may be applicable upon request to your registering body. All students receive a transcript of results and Certificate of Attainment with relevant accrediting logos.
Investment: $53.90 (inclusive of GST)

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