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Graduate Online Certificate in Sports Nutrition

The Graduate Online Certificate in Sports Nutrition (CSN) enables health and wellness experts to expand their area of practice.

You'll combine nutrition with exercise knowledge and build competence in personal training and fitness with this credentialing program. Our flexible online program may be completed in one to two years — allowing you to plan your courses around your schedule.

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds — such as nutrition, exercise physiology, kinesiology, athletic training, sports medicine, biology, physical therapy and nursing — you'll be prepared for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health/Fitness Instructors Exam, graduate school and career opportunities.

Sports Nutrition Certificate Required Courses

All courses must be completed at Simmons University. All courses are offered online. The Certificate in Sports Nutrition is awarded to students who have satisfactorily completed the program, earning a B (3.0) or better in each course.

NUTR405	Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise	3
NUTR455	Nutrition, Fitness and Wellness	3
NUTR461	Exercise Assessment and Prescription	3
NUTR462	Consulting Nutrition Practice	3

Gainful Employment Disclosure

This program is designed to be completed in two to four semesters.

This program will cost $15,900 if completed within normal time. There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with $ N/A of debt. *

*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students

For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here.

Our Faculty

The faculty in the Nutrition Department are nationally known in their area of expertise. Each has years of practice experience in their areas of teaching. They have served in state government boards and national committees, and won national awards.

They are dedicated educators committed to the success of our students. Each student will have a faculty advisor in nutrition who will provide individualized guidance for coursework selection and career planning.

Lisa Brown

Professor, Nutrition Co-Chair, and Director of the Dietetic Internship Program

Teresa Fung

Professor, and Ruby Winslow Linn Endowed Professor, Nutrition Co-Chair, and Director of Didactic Program in Dietetics

Jacqueline Beatty

Assistant Professor

Sharon Gallagher

Professor of Practice and Assistant Director of the Dietetic Internship Program

Yara Gholmie

Assistant Teaching Professor

Kathrina Prelack

Associate Professor

Elizabeth Colavito Siu

Associate Professor of Practice and Director the Masters Program

Urshila Sriram

Assistant Teaching Professor

Kate Walker

Assistant Professor of Practice and Nutrition Clinical Instructor of DIP

Spotlight on Sports Nutrition Students and Alums

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