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Microcredential in

Sports Nutrition Specialist

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Delivery
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1 Semester
Estimated Time To Complete
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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.

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Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.

Faculty

Patti Zodda
Program Director, Health and Wellness
   
 
   
 

 

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