Transform The Way You Teach Nutrition

  • UNDERSTAND ADOLESCENT PHYSIOLOGY

    Learn the importance of supporting bone health, muscle development and brain and cognitive function during the adolescent years.

  • NUTRITION PLANNING AND TIMING

    Discover fueling and hydration strategies to support adolescent growth and development, performance, and recovery.

  • TOGETHER, WE GO FURTHER

    Includes ideas for navigating nutritional challenges, fostering positive body image, and helping young runners gain autonomy in making sound fueling choices.

Learning Modules

    1. Nutrition and Performance Educational Disclaimer

    2. Welcome Message

    3. Module One Introduction and Learning Objectives

    4. Bone Health

    5. Muscle Development

    6. Brain and Cognitive Development

    7. Interactive Activity: Match the nutrients with their proper sources

    8. Hormonal Changes and the Young Female Runner

    9. Interactive Activity: Phase Matching

    10. Hormone Changes and the Young Male Runner

    11. Quiz

    12. Summary and Next Steps

    13. Module One Handout

    1. Introduction and Learning Objectives

    2. Macronutrients Overview and Carbohydrates

    3. Protein

    4. Fats

    5. Match the Fuel Sources with the Correct Macronutrient

    6. Micronutrients

    7. Hydration

    8. Safe Supplementation

    9. Interactive Activity: Group Discussion

    10. Summary and Next Steps

    11. Module Two Handout

    1. Introduction and Learning Objectives

    2. Pre-Workout Nutrition

    3. During Workout Nutrition

    4. Post Workout Nutrition

    5. Race Day Nutrition

    6. Hydration

    7. Interactive Activity: Create Your Own Plan

    8. Interactive Activity: Reflection

    9. Summary and Next Steps

    10. Module Three Handout

    1. Introduction and Learning Objectives

    2. Disordered Eating vs. Eating Disorders

    3. Interactive Activity: Spot the Signs

    4. Case Study Group Discussion

    5. Match the Term with the Correct Description

    6. Body Image

    7. Interactive Activity:Reflective Question

    8. Female and Male Athlete Triads, Low Energy Availabilty, and REDs

    9. Can you specify the difference between LEA, Reds and the Female and Male Athlete Triads?

    10. Resources and Where to Get Help

    11. Summary and Next Steps

    12. Module Four Handout

About the curriculum

  • $49.00
  • 46 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

What It Includes

Whether you're running a team session or sharing resources with families, this curriculum gives you the tools to teach young athletes how to fuel for performance, recovery, and long-term health.

  • Expert instruction from Michele Pettinger, certified fitness nutrition specialist and run coach

  • Ready-to-use modules with interactive activities, reflection prompts, and key takeaways

  • Printable handouts to reinforce learning

  • 100%-off coupons so athletes can access the course for self-guided study

  • Bonus modules for parents and coaches to strengthen support at home and on the field

About the Creator

Michele Pettinger

Hi, I’m Michele Pettinger—founder of P3Running and author of The Young Runner’s Guide to Nutrition. I’m a lifelong runner, RRCA-certified running coach, and nutrition coach, and I raised my daughter in sport, from club soccer to track and cross country. I created this curriculum because I’m passionate about supporting the entire youth running community—athletes, coaches, and parents—by providing a practical, interactive tool for delivering nutrition education. Aligned with the principles in my book, it’s designed to give young athletes a strong foundation for fueling their bodies for success now and into adulthood. Because fueling well isn’t just about performance—it’s about building confidence and a healthy relationship with food for life.

Empower your young runners with sound nutrition principles

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