American Sports and Performance Dietitians Association

About the American Sports and Performance Dietitians Association

ASPDA empowers its members to be the authority in sports and performance nutrition. Our members represent the majority of advanced practice registered dietitians in the United States who work full-time with athletes in colleges, professional sports, Olympic & Paralympic training centers, the U.S. Military, private practice, and performance centers.

Membership Benefits

ASPDA members receive a range of offerings, including networking opportunities, educational resources, and professional growth programming.

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Our Mission

ASPDA's mission is to create leaders who elevate the profession of sports and performance nutrition through ethical, science-based, cutting-edge care.

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Membership Levels

SPORTS RD:
$200 per year
Sports and performance dietitians who are Registered Dietitians (RD) in an athletic, tactical, industry, or entrepreneurial setting. Members are classified by the number of years of employment within a high school athletic department, university athletic department, professional sports team, Olympic/Paralympic, or military setting:

Veteran: Registered dietitians employed in an athletic or tactical setting with 7+ years of experience
Experienced: Registered dietitians employed in an athletic or tactical setting with 3-6 years of experience
Qualified: Registered dietitians employed in an athletic or tactical setting with 2 years or less of experience

ALLIED HEALTHCARE:
$200 per year
Individuals who may or may not be registered dietitians working in an academic or clinical setting, as well as other allied healthcare providers working in related fields.

STUDENT:
$100 per year
Students are currently enrolled in undergraduate or graduate programs. Student Membership is intended for those who do not yet have the RD credential.

Need help choosing the right membership level? Contact Michele Nichols, Member Service Manager, to discuss your options.