Sports Nutrition (Certificate)

Students must hold an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university or an institution of higher education abroad which is recognized by the Ministry of Education in the home country; prerequisites must have been completed within ten years prior to the application deadline. Undergraduate majors in nutrition, exercise physiology, kinesiology, sports medicine, or related fields are appropriate for this certificate.

 

Required Courses for Consideration for Admission

Human Anatomy and Physiology with lab(2 semesters) 

The following Simmons courses fulfill this prerequisite:

  • BIOL 231 Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)

  • BIOL 232 Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)

*BIOL 231 and BIOL 232 include an additional Laboratory course component.

 

Fundamentals of Nutrition or Introduction to Nutrition (1 semester)

The following Simmons courses fulfill this prerequisite:

  • NUTR 111 Fundamentals of Nutrition Science (4 credits)

  • NUTR 112 Introduction to Nutrition Science (4 credits)

 

Certificate Requirements

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.
SNHS 415Sports Psychology

3.00

NUTR 455Nutrition, Fitness and Wellness

3.00

NUTR 461Exercise Assessment and Prescription

3.00

NUTR 462Consulting Nutrition Practice

3.00