The Certificate Program
The Online Professional Certificate in Nutrition for Optimal
Health, Wellness, and Sports 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. This innovative
and comprehensive Web-based Certificate program provides an in-depth examination of
contemporary nutritional topics such as meal plan analysis, functional food implementation,
antioxidants, public nutrition, sports nutrition, vitamin supplementation, and weight
management. 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.
