Sport Nutrition

Program

NTFD 5150 Introduction to Sport Nutrition (3 credits) [Prerequisite: Admission to sport nutrition certificate program or permission of instructor] Introduces scientific principles of sport nutrition and explores the relationships between nutrition, exercise and sports performance

NTFD 5250 Nutrition & Exercise in Weight Management (3 credits) [Prerequisite: Admission to sport nutrition certificate program or permission of instructor] Explores the role of evidence-based nutrition and exercise strategies for weight management and eating disorders in athletes

NTFD 5255 Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements for Health and Performance (3 credits) [Prerequisite: Admission to sport nutrition certificate program or permission of instructor] Examines the use of nutraceuticals and dietary supplements for health and sports performance 

NTFD 5350 Advanced Sport Nutrition for Athletic Performance (3 credits) [Prerequisite: Admission to sport nutrition certificate program or permission of instructor] Provides advanced study of the role nutrition plays in exercise and optimum nutrition requirements to enhance sports-specific performance

NTFD 5550 Current Trends in Sport Nutrition (3 credits) [Prerequisite: Admission to sport nutrition certificate program or permission of instructor] Provides opportunities to broaden sport nutrition knowledge by applying evidence-based guidelines and research to develop a comprehensive nutrition program for a sport-specific athlete

Program information including curriculum and graduation requirements can be found in the ETSU Graduate Catalog.

Cost

Credits to complete this program: 15 credit hours

Read more about cost, paying for courses, scholarship options and financial aid.

Steps to Apply

• Step 1 - Create your ETSU Application Account

  Step 1   Create your ETSU Application Account by choosing the "Sign Up" option

  

• Step 2 - Sign into the ETSU Application Portal

  Step 2  Sign into the ETSU Application Portal and select "Start a New Application"

  

• Step 3 - Complete the Remaining Fields

  Step 3   Choose "Graduate," select your student type (domestic or international), select "Certificate," term, then choose  Sport Nutrition and complete the remainder of the form.

  

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Why should a student pursue this certificate at ETSU? What makes it unique?

  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, the Sport Nutrition Certificate may interest you.
• What is an exciting aspect about this certificate?

  "As an up and coming Sport Physiologist/Sport Scientist, I often provide evidence-based and data-driven training regimens to optimize recovery and adaptation for high-level athletes. More often than not, I am asked to provide nutrition recommendations to complement my athletes' training regimens. With the Sport Nutrition Graduate Certificate, I will be able to provide better recommendations for my athletes, who compete in weight classes, relative to the training that will be prescribed." -S. Kyle Travis, M.S., CSCS, ASCC/Doctoral Fellow
• What are the job prospects with this certificate?

  Most sports nutritionists gain entry into the field by gaining a combination of formal education and training in athletic, fitness and sports settings. Regulatory restrictions for sports nutritionists will vary from state to state. Most employers hire sports nutritionists that have proven occupational proficiency by completing an undergraduate degree in a career-related major such as nutrition, exercise science, sports nutrition, kinesiology, food science and dietetics.

  However, sports nutritionists that complete graduate or post-graduate education often attract a greater volume of employers and clients alike. 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, and fitness centers.

• Is a master’s degree required for admission? If not, does a student's undergraduate degree have to be related to this field.

  A master's degree is not required for this program. However, a student's undergraduate degree should be in nutrition, dietetics, exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, athletic training, physical therapy or closely-related field. Otherwise, Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (R.D.N.) or graduate students currently enrolled in a dietetic internship/supervised practice accredited by Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) are also permitted. 

• Does this certificate require the GRE (and/or GMAT)?

  Neither the GRE nor the GMAT are required. 
• Are the courses for this certificate asynchronous or synchronous?

  All courses in this certificate are 100% asynchronous online with no synchronous requirements.
• Does this certificate require a dissertation, field work, internship, and/or thesis?

  No.
• Is this certificate designed to meet the needs of adults who work full-time and/or have family obligations?

  This certificate program was developed specifically for the professional who works full-time with other obligations. Students can complete this certificate in 2 semesters as a full-time student or 5 semesters as a part-time student. It is up to the student and their needs!
• Is there a plan of study/course schedule I can review for full-time and part-time options?

  Students can complete this certificate in 2-3 semesters as a full-time student or in 5+ semester as a part-time option. The program coordinator can provide a plan of study.

• Does your college/department offer scholarships?

  The department does not offer any scholarships for the certificate. However, students are encouraged to visit the Paying for Graduate School website for information regarding ETSU graduate scholarships and other financial resources.