Who Should Enroll?
Are you a registered dietitian passionate about sports nutrition? Whether you're gathering specialty practice hours, prepping for your first CSSD exam, or recertifying, our course provides the structure and support you need.
If you’re feeling lost on where to start, or just need a push to move through the study materials, this course is designed for you.
Hear from Others!
“This study guide is a very helpful tool to prepare for the CSSD exam. I highly recommend it.”
Julia Long, RDN, MPPD, LD
Houston Rockets Performance Dietitian
“Awesome refresher for renewing my CSSD credentials. Tons of great resources that provided valuable information and acted as a quality refresher. Having a detailed study outline to provide guidance and direction on what to focus on definitely saves a lot of time you might have spent otherwise.”
Scott Maher, RD, CSSD, LD, CSCS
Director of Sports Nutrition at the US Naval Academy
Sports Dietetics Specialist Examination Content Outline
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What's Included
A comprehensive study plan...
NARRATIVE SUMMARIES
Access comprehensive summaries of all 79 CSSD competencies—think of it as your CliffsNotes for success.
GUIDED STUDY PLAN
Follow a detailed, 8 week step-by-step plan that directs you to top-notch study resources.
SUPPORTING CONTENT
Enjoy free access to a wealth of related My Sports Dietitian courses to reinforce your learning.
FORUM
Engage in discussions with program faculty and peers. Ask questions and get timely, expert answers.
EQUATIONS/REFERNCES
Find all essential equations and reference values in one convenient place.
QUIZLET STUDY TOOLS
Boost your retention with interactive flashcards, quizzes, and other study tools.
MOCK FINAL EXAM
Test your readiness with a full mock exam before the big day.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Get easy access to standard recommendations, saving you time during your study sessions.
More Great Reviews!
“I needed a course that succinctly but effectively provided easy to read, comprehend, and utilize information that would be applicable for the test itself. This was exactly what I needed and I 100% attribute this course to my passing of the CSSD exam. ”
Rebecca Miller, MPH, RDN, CSSD, LD
Assistant Director for Nutrition & Dietary Wellness for Washington University in St. Louis
“"MSD study guide had all study material well organized. I was able to read research papers and then read summaries of the research from peers, written in a way that was easy to understand. The references to pages in certain sports nutrition books were helpful in learning the material further. The core courses also expanded my knowledge further in a visual learning way."”
Briana Bruinooge, RDN, CSSD
Owner, New England Nutrition and Exercise
How it Works!
Our course walks you through each CSSD competency, providing you with detailed narrative summaries (like CliffsNotes) and guiding you to high-quality supplemental materials. When you have questions, our expert faculty and community are here to help, ensuring you’re never alone in your study journey.
Frequently Asked Questions
CSSD Study Guide Program
CSSD Study Guide Program
Here are the most asked questions we get...
Here are the most asked questions we get...
We have 850+ exam questions in the format of pre and post test per competency. We also have 1 final exam with 111 questions.
We've had success with both. It is an organized study plan. Study each section (clif notes) with each section and then mark that section "Complete". Once the section exams are in place you will be able to test yourself per section and determine your weaknesses and strengths.
The content is primarily online in a course format. However, there are a LOT of referenced materials and support content that can be downloaded in .pdf format.
Honestly, we have not tracked that yet. We just have a LOT of satisfied customers who report it was money well spent.
We are so confident that you will deem this resource very valuable that we provide a 15 day money back guarentee. We are that confident. Try it out and if it is not a fit just contact us for a full refund.
It's a comprehensive study guide designed to prepare you for the Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics exam. The course offers narrative summaries, guided study plans, and a host of resources tailored to help you master all 79 CSSD competencies.
The course is designed to be flexible, but the new 8-week guided study plan helps you efficiently cover all materials in a structured timeline.
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee because we are confident you’ll find value in our learning community.
We’ve added an 8-week guided study plan, over 800 new questions, pre and post-tests for each section, embedded videos, and improved Quizlet tools.
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We are so confident you will love this learning community that you can have your money back if not satisfied in the first 30 days.
