Sports Nutrition Specialist

What you'll learn

Calling all fitness trainers! This microcredential is geared toward existing fitness trainers who would like to expand their expertise in fitness and sport to become a certified Sports Nutrition Specialist. It is essential for fitness trainers to understand the importance of nutrition when it comes to devising an exercise program for their clients. You will learn the fundamentals of human nutrition, nutrient functions, metabolism, and the way nutrients affect performance. You will learn to support your clients stress management and provide effective strategies for change management. You will be able to assess client diets and set up nutritional goals to assist in their conditioning. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you for continued study and provides existing personal trainers with specialized skills allowing them to advance and expand client services. Note: This microcredential includes passing the Sports Nutrition certification exam accredited by the National Council on Strength and Fitness. The certification exam is offered at the RCC Suffern Campus. Students must download the digital certificate and submit the original certificate to the Records Office to earn the microcredential.

A face to face microcredential from Rockland Community College (9.8 CEUs). Registration is completed with Rockland Community College. Eligible for financial aid.

Who can enroll

Ages 18 and up.

Upcoming sections

What you can earn

Skills covered

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.

Funding opportunities

You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.