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Find out more information about Sports Dietitians Australia membership for dietitians.

2008 Sports Nutrition Course

SDA will be running another Sports Nutrition Course for dietitians at the Australian Institute of Sport, Canberra. This course incorporates theory with practical scenarios, workshops and discussion groups. On successful completion of this course, dietitians will be qualified in the area of sports nutrition and be eligible for membership with Sports Dietitians Australia. The course will run from the 7-10 November 2008. Registrations are now OPEN!

ISAK Level 1 & Level 2 courses in Anthropometry

SDA and the AIS will be running a ISAK level 1 and level 2 course in anthropometry at the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), Canberra. Course dates are:

• Level 1 course: 11 - 13 November 2008
• Level 2 course: 3 - 6 November 2008 

Registrations are now OPEN!

Nutrition for Exercise and Sport Course

This unique and practical course has been developed and is presented by Sports Dietitians Australia, a professional body of sports nutrition experts.  This course is for coaches, fitness leaders, athletes and anyone else who is interested in nutrition, health, fitness and sports performance.

Upcoming courses: SA: Saturday 13th September 2008

Topics include:

• Digestion facts and fallacies, Fuels burned during exercise,
• Carbs and glycemic index, Fats and cholesterol
• Protein and bulking up, Sports supplements, Food labelling
• Eating before and after sport, Increasing your metabolic rate
• Fluids in Sport and Weight control

ACHPER One Day Teacher PD session

SPORTS DIETITIANS AUSTRALIA and ACHPER QLD are pleased to present a one day professional development opportunity tailored specifically to meet the needs of Health and Physical Education Teachers and School Sport Coaches and anyone involved in junior sport.

Upcoming courses: Sunshine Coast 27 June 08, Gold Coast 27 June 08, Toowoomba 12 September 08

Topics include:

• General Principles of Sports Nutrition
• Eating for Tournaments
• Fluid requirements of the school aged athlete
• Eating for training
• The adolescent Female Athlete
• Bulking Up
• Sports Supplements

Adventure Racing

Click here to read more about the nutrition requirements for Adventure Racing

Monitoring Body Composition
Body composition is just one of an array of 'fitness traits' that may contribute to the overall success of an athlete. As such, the association between physique traits and competitive success should not be over emphasized. Click here to view the fact sheet