100% Online Training
Become a NESTA Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist
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Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist Credential
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Earn Your Professional Credential
Get your dream job or start your own business.
Gain the knowledge and professional credential so you can help your clients enhance their sports and fitness performance
Help Your Athletes Thrive with the Right "Micronutrient Mix"! Our program teaches you how each athlete needs a specific blend of essential vitamins and minerals to perform at their best. You'll learn to unlock their full potential by providing exactly what their bodies crave.
Get Recognized & Earn More! Becoming a Sports Nutrition Specialist gives you the edge you need to build a thriving career and increase your earning potential throughout your professional journey.
No matter your experience level, our program gives you the knowledge and resources to improve your clients' performance and eating habits. Weekend warriors or top athletes, you'll have the tools to make a difference!
Fuel Champions
Proper nutrition isn't just an edge - it's the game-changer that separates good athletes from great! Help your clients explode past plateaus and achieve the results they crave with powerful sports nutrition strategies.
SPORTS NUTRITION SPECIALIST
$487
- 100% online training & online exam
- Immediate access to training & exam
- Flexible self-study
- Receive digital certificate upon passing the exam
- Paper certificate with official seal mailed within North America 2-3 weeks upon verification
- Lifetime certificate
- Lifetime access to online training
SPORTS NUTRITION SPECIALIST
NESTA 6-Month Payment Plan
Only credit or debit card required.
$86/mo
Includes all listed under Single Payment
Exception : Exam may only be accessed after all payments have been received
Payment Plan Terms: $86/MO automatically debited/credited every 30 days, for the next 6-months
(includes onetime $30 processing fee)
Register Now and Start Your Successful Sports Nutrition Career!
Target pain points: Help your athletes break through performance barriers with our advanced Sports Nutrition Specialist program.
Become an expert in nutrient timing to optimize performance and recovery.
Help athletes achieve peak performance by bridging the gap between fitness and nutrition.
Learn how to leverage antioxidants to protect athletes and optimize their recovery.
Our practical skill sets you apart as a Sports Nutrition Specialist, empowering you to deliver real-world results for your athletes.
Learn how to fuel athletes for success in any environment with our Sports Nutrition Specialist program.
Continuing Education Units: NESTA 2.0 CEUs, ITCA 2.0 CEUs, MMACA 2.0 CEUs, ISSA 15 CECs, NASM 1.9, Spencer Institute 2.0 CEUs.
Our training provides you with the latest science-backed strategies for helping athletes achieve peak performance and maximize their potential.
Course Outline:
Barriers to proper nutrition strategies
The science of performance nutrition
Chemistry and Biology
Physiology Review
The application of nutrition science for greater performance outcomes
Physiology of Nutrition
Carbohydrate needs for high-performance athletes
Protein and the optimal timing of its intake for metabolic adaptations
Dietary strategies for proper fat intake
Understanding the unique micronutrient requirements for athlete clients
Antioxidants and their function and protection from oxidative damage
Performance, Recovery and “Event” Eating
Supplements play a significant role in your athlete’s training support systems; their effects on body composition, performance, and immune support are discussed as part of your training. You will learn the most important supplements to consider for recommending to clients.
Problems with this category of nutrition are explored; this includes beliefs related to boosting energy, hidden ingredients, and dosing concerns.
Understanding the unique needs of vegetarian and vegan athletes. This ensures they achieve optimal macronutrient intake for effective training and competition. This program will provide you with the knowledge to address these specific dietary needs.
Based on the different climates in which athletes train, the effects of their environment can become factors we need to consider, including: Altitude, Extreme Environments (deserts, high humidity areas), Hot and Cold Environments.
Become a NESTA Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist and open doors to exciting opportunities in the fitness industry.
Offer Sports Nutrition Coaching to your existing clients who participate in sports.
Add online Sports Nutrition Coaching for a flexible, income-boosting addition to your boot camp, sports coaching, or personal training business.
Expand your reach and impact with online Sports Nutrition Coaching. Train clients globally, break location barriers!
Empower athletes with the power of sports nutrition knowledge. Share your expertise through engaging ebooks, audio lessons, video series, or presentations.
You can also complete the NESTA Sports Nutrition Specialist program for your own athletic success.
Certification Details:
Prerequisites: None
Lifetime Certificate: Certificate does not expire
Learning Format: Learn on your schedule, train on any device using our digital training system including all training and progress tracking tools.
Exam Requirements: Take the 100-question, online, non-proctored exam (3 attempts) at your own pace. Know your results instantly!
Completion Time Recommendation: Complete within one year of purchase.
Retest Fee: $95 retest fee applies if the passing requirement is not met at the end of the third exam attempt.
Earn the prestigious title of "Certified Sports Nutrition Specialist"
Pass your exam and instantly access your digital certificate!
Printed certificate available (shipping extra if living outside of North America).
Continuing Education Units: NESTA 2.0 CEUs, ITCA 2.0 CEUs, MMACA 2.0 CEUs, ISSA 15 CECs, NASM 1.9, Spencer Institute 2.0 CEUs.
