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Case Study

Sports Nutrition Specialist

SUNY Rockland Community College

CREDENTIAL TITLE

Sports Nutrition Specialist

CREDENTIAL LEVEL

Undergraduate

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

Health Care/Health Sciences

CREDIT/NON-CREDIT # OF CREDITS (IF CREDIT BEARING)

9

INCREMENTAL CREDENTIALING FRAMEWORK APPROACHES

 Stack As You Go
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Transfer As You Go
Partner As You Go
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Top Competencies/Learning Outcomes

This program is geared towards those who are Fitness Trainers and 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. The Sports Nutrition Specialist would be able to assess a client’s diet and set up nutritional goals to assist in their conditioning programs.

Outcomes:

  • Advanced dietary assessment
  • Goal specific macro- and micro-nutrient distribution
  • Relevant differences between protein, carbs & fat type
  • Facts behind popular diets and media buzz
  • The newest guidelines for health, performance and competition
  • Pass Sports Nutrition Certification (Accredited by: National Council on Strength and Fitness)

Credential Components

CHM 11100, EXS/HPS 11410, EXS 20010, Sports Nutrition Cert required

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