Sport Nutrition and Dietary Supplementation
Build credible expertise in sport nutrition and dietary supplementation — fully online, in four courses.
12
Credit Hours
4
Courses
100%
Online
Any
Course Sequence
Explore the certificate
Sport nutrition and dietary supplementation continue to gain momentum in both research and clinical practice, with multiple peer-reviewed journals now dedicated to the field. This graduate certificate gives you focused, evidence-based grounding in that literature — completed entirely online, in whatever order fits your schedule.
About the Certificate
The certificate is particularly useful if you field questions from athletes and patients about nutrition and supplements. It's built for registered dietitians and nutritionists, strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, and healthcare providers such as nurses and pharmacists.
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Courses
Required Courses
Three required courses, each worth three credit hours:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUTR 7000 | Sport Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR 7001 | Nutraceuticals and Dietary Supplements | 3 |
| NUTR 7002 | Exercise and Nutrition Immunology | 3 |
Choose Your Final Three Credit Hours
Complete one of the following:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NUTR 7003 | Practicum in Sport Nutrition — see Common Questions for requirements | 3 |
| ESMS 7202 | Physiology of Exercise: Metabolic/Cardiorespiratory | 3 |
| HPRO 7780 | Health and Lifestyle Counseling | 3 |
Certificate Details
| Credential | Graduate Certificate |
|---|---|
| Credit hours | 12 |
| Structure | Three required courses plus one elective, each three credit hours |
| Format | Fully online |
| Course sequence | Any order |
| Prerequisites | An undergraduate degree. NUTR 2202 required if you have no prior nutrition coursework. |
After the Certificate
Once you complete the certificate, you may consider taking the Sports Nutrition Specialist exam or the Certified Sports Nutritionist exam from the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
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Common Questions
Aside from an undergraduate degree, no. We expect that most people seeking this certificate will have some prior nutrition education, but that isn't a requirement.
If you do not have prior nutrition education, you'll complete the undergraduate course NUTR 2202. It's offered online and can also be completed through self-study and credit by exam.
NUTR 7003 is awarded through Credit for Prior Learning.
You complete a minimum of 250 hours of sport nutrition counseling experience. This may be one-on-one or group counseling, performed independently with clients or under the supervision of a mentor or employer.
To satisfy the requirement you submit two verification statements from employers or others who can confirm the 250 hours were performed satisfactorily, plus a written summary documenting the work in detail. The summary should be complete but no longer than two pages.
Yes. All courses are delivered fully online and can be completed in any sequence.
Graduates may consider the Sports Nutrition Specialist exam or the Certified Sports Nutritionist exam from the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
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