The online Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports program has been designed to meet the growing demand of allied health/medical professionals, Registered Dietitians, fitness professionals, personal trainers, and the general public who want to learn about developing individualized nutritional programs for clients, patients, or for personal improvement. Research of current issues include: energy and nutrient needs for performing activities of daily living with emphasis on particular physical activities; common myths and fallacies concerning diet and athletic performance; and appropriate behavioral change modifications and dietary approaches for different ages and populations. Content and curriculum in each course is designed to prepare allied health care professionals and Registered Dietitians to apply their client’s health history toward optimal nutritional health and wellbeing. Personal trainers and fitness professionals will learn fundamental nutrition education to work with clients in partnership with Registered Dietitians. Individual consumers interested in learning more about nutrition, daily meal planning, wellness strategies, and sport nutrition and performance will be introduced to information to help them achieve their own goals or for their family members.
This certificate program includes:
● Examination of what to eat and how to decrease the incidence of many common diseases
● Learn the principles behind helping a client in any stage of their lifecycle to set and achieve weight goals while working in conjunction with a registered dietitian in a team approach.
● Learn what specific nutrients need to be increased in your diet as you age
● Dispel the myths of fad diets
● Understand the principles of healthy meal planning for athletes
● Identify safe sport supplements such as protein powders/bars, creatine, and sport drinks
● Learn to effectively interpret nutrition news and understand critical information on the truth behind vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
● On-going guidance, instruction, and interaction from instructors that hold either a Master’s, MBA, or Ph.D. degree in business administration, finance, exercise physiology, kinesiology, or an exercise science-related degree.
Continuing Education Credits
The following National Organizations/Associations have approved the Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports program/courses for Continuing Education Credits/Units (CECs/CEUs):
● The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association (ADA) has approved the Certificate in Nutrition program for 120 Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs)/ or 30 (CPEUs) per each individual course taken separately for both the Registered Dietitian (RDs) and Dietetic Technician-Registered (DTRs).
● The American Senior Fitness Association (SFA) has approved each course in the program for 2.0 CEUs.
● The American Senior Fitness Association (SFA) / 2.0 CEUs per course
● The Health and Fitness Professionals Association (HFPA) / 30 CECs per course
● The National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) / 10 CEUs per course
● The National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) / 1 CEC per course, equivalent to an entire 6 month CEC requirement.
● The National Strength Professional Association (NSPA) / 2 CEUs per course
Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports
GES 114 -- 200 hours
Course Overview/Description
The online Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports program has been designed to meet the growing demand of allied health/medical professionals, Registered Dietitians, fitness professionals, personal trainers, and the general public who want to learn about developing individualized nutritional programs for clients, patients, or for personal improvement. Research of current issues include: energy and nutrient needs for performing activities of daily living with emphasis on particular physical activities; common myths and fallacies concerning diet and athletic performance; and appropriate behavioral change modifications and dietary approaches for different ages and populations. Content and curriculum in each course is designed to prepare allied health care professionals and Registered Dietitians to apply their client’s health history toward optimal nutritional health and wellbeing. Personal trainers and fitness professionals will learn fundamental nutrition education to work with clients in partnership with Registered Dietitians. Individual consumers interested in learning more about nutrition, daily meal planning, wellness strategies, and sport nutrition and performance will be introduced to information to help them achieve their own goals or for their family members.
This certificate program includes:
● Examination of what to eat and how to decrease the incidence of many common diseases
● Learn the principles behind helping a client in any stage of their lifecycle to set and achieve weight goals while working in conjunction with a registered dietitian in a team approach.
● Learn what specific nutrients need to be increased in your diet as you age
● Dispel the myths of fad diets
● Understand the principles of healthy meal planning for athletes
● Identify safe sport supplements such as protein powders/bars, creatine, and sport drinks
● Learn to effectively interpret nutrition news and understand critical information on the truth behind vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
● On-going guidance, instruction, and interaction from instructors that hold either a Master’s, MBA, or Ph.D. degree in business administration, finance, exercise physiology, kinesiology, or an exercise science-related degree.
Continuing Education Credits
The following National Organizations/Associations have approved the Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports program/courses for Continuing Education Credits/Units (CECs/CEUs):
● The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association (ADA) has approved the Certificate in Nutrition program for 120 Continuing Professional Education Units (CPEUs)/ or 30 (CPEUs) per each individual course taken separately for both the Registered Dietitian (RDs) and Dietetic Technician-Registered (DTRs).
● The American Senior Fitness Association (SFA) has approved each course in the program for 2.0 CEUs.
● The American Senior Fitness Association (SFA) / 2.0 CEUs per course
● The Health and Fitness Professionals Association (HFPA) / 30 CECs per course
● The National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) / 10 CEUs per course
● The National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) / 1 CEC per course, equivalent to an entire 6 month CEC requirement.
● The National Strength Professional Association (NSPA) / 2 CEUs per course
