What is the CISSN-H?

The CISSN-H stands for a certified sports nutritionist of the ISSN with Honors.  Those who attain the CISSN-H (CISSN with Honors) distinction have achieved certain milestones as it relates to the ISSN, service to the ISSN and to the contributions they have made to the sports nutrition category (i.e. academics or industy).

Why would you want to attain the CISSN-H?

This honor is particularly appropriate for those who have contributed significantly to the ISSN and to the sports nutrition category in general, but do not have the requirements for attaining the honor of Fellow (i.e. FISSN).  The FISSN honor requires a publication component in a peer-reviewed journal that is not easily attainable by most individuals.  Thus, the ISSN would like to recognize those individuals whose service to the ISSN and sports nutrition as a whole is outstanding.

What criteria are there for achieving the CISSN-H?

The following are mandatory criteria.

• You must be an active member of the ISSN.
• You will have held the CISSN for at least three years.
• You have attended on average 4 workshops or conferences every 5 years.  (Note: the ISSN holds at least 5 conferences/workshops per year)
• You have volunteered in some capacity at one of the ISSN conferences/workshops (i.e. please describe the nature of your service).
• Currently works in the sports nutrition category (e.g. academic or industry) or in a related area.

The following are highly recommended and will make it feasible to attain the CISSN-H.

• You write regularly (e.g. blog, online articles, forums etc) on the subject of sports nutrition.
• You have written a book or book chapter on sports nutrition (i.e. academic or consumer; and the book is well-received and reviewed).
• You work in a setting (e.g. academic, industry, sports, etc) in which you make contributions to the sports nutrition category.

How do I maintain my CISSN-H?

• Attend at least 3 national conferences every 5 years.
• Attend at least 1 workshop every 5 years.
• Maintain an active ISSN membership (i.e. maintain sufficient CEUs to maintain the CISSN).
• Volunteer in some capacity (e.g. helping registration at a conference or workshop; working at an exhibitor’s booth, moderate a session, etc) for the ISSN.

How do I apply for the CISSN-H?

• Email the following to [email protected] and cc [email protected]
• Current CV or resume
• List of conferences and workshops you’ve attended in the last 5 years.
• References – you have two options.  A) list one reference who is a FISSN.  Or B) list two references who have a PhD or MD and work in the exercise science/sports nutrition category (i.e. industry or academic).  All references must be current ISSN members.
• Note: There is NO COST to apply.