The School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science offers this certificate program in Sports Nutrition to adequately prepare fitness professionals, coaches, nutritionists, and others to provide fluid, and nutrient recommendations, as well as an appropriate exercise prescription to active people.

The program requires 25 units to complete. Courses in this program may be taken by Kinesiology and Nutritional Science students in upper division or graduate level standing. Students in other health related disciplines such as Dietetic Technician, Nursing, Health Science, Chemistry or Biology might also find this certificate program useful. Anatomy Physiology (BIOL200AB) and Chemistry (Chemistry 151/152) are prerequisites to this certificate program. NTRS317 is a prerequisite for all 400/500 NTRS courses in this certificate program, and KIN 360 is a prerequisite for KIN 456. Students must be in upper division standing. Students will qualify for the award of the Certificate in Sports Nutrition upon the successful completion of the required courses with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.