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University Catalog 2012-2013 
    
University Catalog 2012-2013 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Undergraduate Certificate Program in Sports Nutrition


The School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science offers this undergraduate credit 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.

Requirements for the Certificate (25 units)


U.S. Department of Education Gainful Employment Disclosure


Program: Sports Nutrition
Occupations that this certificate program prepares students to enter:
-Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors; SOC Code 39-9031;

www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-9031.00
-Athletic Trainers; SOC Code 29-9091;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-9091.00
-Coaches and Scouts; 27-2022;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27-2022.00
-Dietitians and Nutritionists; SOC Code 29-1031;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1031.00
- Dietetic Technicians; SOC Code 29-2051.00;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2051.00
- Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary; SOC Code 25-1193.00;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/25-1193.00
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators; SOC Code 11-9039.02;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9039.02
- Sports Medicine Physician; SOC Code 29-1069.11;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1069.11
- Athletes and Sports Competitors; SOC Code 27-2021.00;
www.onetonline.org/link/summary/27.2021.00
On-time graduation rate for students completing this program:
No completions by non-degree seeking students in 2009-10
Costs of Attendance for the entire normal duration (four quarters, at two courses per quarter) of this certificate program:
Tuition and Fees: $7,435
Books and Supplies: $2,184
Median loan debt incurred by students who completed this certificate program:
N/A
The job placement rate for students completing the program:
Data not available.