Microcredential in
Sports Nutrition Specialist Certification
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Hybrid
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
10 CEUs
Continuing education units
$1,700.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
This Sports Nutrition Specialist Certification microcredential provides you with essential knowledge and skills needed to help both athletes and those on personal fitness journeys succeed. You will be able to design nutrition programs and healthy lifestyle behavior modifications according to individual needs, giving people motivation to achieve their goals! You will also learn business essentials, preparing you to manage your work in a gym or training facility or to launch your own business. Successful completion of this microcredential includes earning certification from the National Council on Strength and Fitness as a Sports Nutrition Specialist, preparing you to immediately begin applying for jobs. Take alone or pair with related certifications as a Fitness Trainer and Strength Coach.
A hybrid microcredential from Dutchess Community College (10 CEUs). Registration is completed with Dutchess Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Open
What you can earn
Sports Nutrition Specialist Certification Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Skills covered
Nutrition
Nutrition Programs
Plan Development
Lifestyle Modification
Business Plans
Marketing
Ethics
National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) Certification
Career outlook
Related occupations: Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, Patient Care Technician
Healthcare support jobs in New York are projected to grow faster than average through 2032.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.