Sport Nutrition Graduate Certificate
The Sport Nutrition Graduate Certificate is a 100% online, 15-credit program designed for both professionals and graduate students seeking to increase their knowledge of sports nutrition. Students deepen their understanding of nutrition strategies to optimize health and performance. Through evidence-based coursework, students gain expertise in creating specialized nutrition programs.
Curriculum
- NTFD 5150 - Introduction to Sport Nutrition
- NTFD 5350 - Advanced Sport Nutrition for Athletic Performance
- NTFD 5550 - Current Trends in Sport Nutrition (prereq: NTFD 5350)
- NTFD 5250 - Nutrition and Exercise in Weight Management
- NTFD 5255 - Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements for Health and Performance
Credit Hours: 15 Totals (each course is 3-credits)
Format: 100% online, asynchronous
You can complete this certificate in 2 semesters or 5 semesters. It is up to you and your needs.
Career Opportunities
More than ever, professional and college-level sports organizations are acknowledging the importance of exposing their athletes to more nutrition conscious lifestyles. If you are interested in integrating nutrition with athletes and sports enthusiasts then the Sport Nutrition Certificate is just for you.
As a result of an expanding job market, sports nutritionists are finding positions in settings that combine physical activity with nutrition. Common workplaces include colleges and universities, sports organizations, athletic clubs, fitness centers, and wellness programs.