Sports Nutrition Certificate

Certificate code CTSPNU

College of Health Sciences and Professions
Food and Nutrition Sciences
Grover Center E160
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.566.0470
ohio.edu/chsp/food-nutrition/undergraduate/sports-nutrition-certificate(opens in a new window)

Jessica Arquette, contact person sportscertificate@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The Sports Nutrition Certificate program offered at Ohio University provides the cumulative education and skills training to equip students to provide sound sports nutrition information to active people they intend to serve. Students completing the certificate can improve the performance diet of youth, collegiate, military, recreational athletes, and performing artists through sound nutrition education. This certificate will provide knowledge and application skills to undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers as registered dietitian nutritionists, certified athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, certified health education specialists, physician assistants, physicians, nurses, physical therapists, educators, coaches, and others.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program:

• Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the sports-related nutrition recommendations and the biochemistry and physiological rationale supporting them.
• Students will be able to develop proficiency in translating sports nutrition science and best practices to athletes, clients, and patients.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

Students currently enrolled in any program of study at Ohio University qualify for admission. It should be noted, however, that some students may not have the appropriate preparation in the sciences and will need to take additional prerequisite courses to complete the program.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admissions requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

This certificate will foster development of the knowledge and skills related to nutritional aspects of health and physical performance. Upon completion of the certificate, undergraduate students will be better prepared to pursue post-graduate study in sports nutrition or a related area, and have a deeper understanding of nutritional aspects of health and physical performance to more competently perform in their career of choice. Overall, this certificate will make students more competitive in the workforce.

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