The student must hold a baccalaureate degree in nutrition or dietetics from an accredited college or university. Students are selected on the basis of academic performance, letters of recommendation, and personal statements. The program consists of four, three-credit courses and can be completed in either one or two years. Courses may transfer to the Master's nutrition program and are offered in the evening and on weekends. This course addresses counseling for athletes and teams including performance enhancement, motivation, stress management, and career transitions.
Students build on their skills as behavior change educators.
They develop an additional understanding of appropriate educational and behavioral change theory and strategies as related to sports psychology. This course develops the students' understanding of how food fuels the body and affects athletic performance. The student gains an understanding of how nutrition affects optimal fitness and sports performance. This course builds on the understanding of energy intake, transformation, and liberation. Students learn to evaluate, create, and implement exercise programs for a variety of populations.