Graduate Online Certificate in Sports Nutrition

The Graduate Online Certificate in Sports Nutrition (CSN) enables health and wellness experts to expand their area of practice.

The Simmons Crew Team

You'll combine nutrition with exercise knowledge and build competence in personal training and fitness with this credentialing program. Our flexible online program may be completed in one to two years — allowing you to plan your courses around your schedule.

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds — such as nutrition, exercise physiology, kinesiology, athletic training, sports medicine, biology, physical therapy and nursing — you'll be prepared for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health/Fitness Instructors Exam, graduate school and career opportunities.

Sports Nutrition Certificate 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.
NUTR405 Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise 3
NUTR455 Nutrition, Fitness and Wellness 3
NUTR461 Exercise Assessment and Prescription 3
NUTR462 Consulting Nutrition Practice 3

Spotlight on Sports Nutrition Students and Alums

Heather Zeman ’19MS

Heather Zeman '19MS Empowers People with Intuitive Eating and Sports Nutrition

Tell me about the kind of work that you do. I wear a few hats, which I love. My primary role is nutrition counseling at an interdisciplinary practice called Back Bay Health, where I empower athletes and active adults to...