Certified Specialist in Sports DieteticsTM (CSSDTM) Certification Exam

Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics TM (CSSDTM) Nutritional periodization—timing macronutrient delivery around training cycles—underpins much of the CSSD exam. Before testing, ensure you grasp how athletes’ fueling needs shift across off-season, preseason, and competition phases. You’ll also need solid grounding in medical nutrition therapy for sport-related injuries and the pharmacology of supplements athletes commonly use. Strong foundational knowledge of exercise physiology, particularly energy systems and substrate utilization, is essential for passing confidently.