Become a Trusted Sports Nutritionist
The Sports Nutritionist Certification online course is the perfect program for nutrition coaching consultants, personal trainers, strength trainers, group fitness instructors, athletes of all levels, and all associated health practitioners and enthusiasts!
Most AFPA students enroll in these scenarios:
- They’re in the health, fitness, or wellness industry and want to expand services to increase their income.
- They don’t have experience, but are passionate about health and starting a rewarding, flexible career.
- They have a desire to learn the science behind sports nutrition for self-improvement.
You can become AFPA Certified in just a few weeks!
How the Sports Nutrition Certification Sets You Up for Success
As an AFPA Certified Sports Nutritionist, you’ll have the tools and confidence to help clients through their individual journeys. This comprehensive program equips you with evidence-based knowledge to address diverse nutritional needs, from optimizing athletic performance to supporting overall health. By mastering the latest research on supplements, metabolism, and dietary strategies, you’ll be prepared to guide athletes toward sustainable success.
- Present balanced nutritional strategies that maximize performance, considering meal timing, macro nutrients, metabolism, and immune function.
- Help clients work through eating disorders in sports.
- Administer safe, effective fat loss programs for athletes who cut weight (i.e. wrestlers, gymnasts, weightlifters, and bodybuilders).
- Help clients lose body fat while maintaining lean body mass.
Sports Nutrition Course Materials
The online Sports Nutrition Certification course includes a digital textbook, presentations, workbooks, quizzes, and interactive materials to support your unique learning style. It also includes your open-book, online final exam. Designed for flexibility, these resources allow you to study at your own pace while mastering the science of sports nutrition in a few weeks or months.
- Lifetime access to your digital textbook
- Downloadable PDF content
- Self-Study Assignments
- Quizzes
- Final exam
- Sports Nutritionist Certificate (upon passing the open-book, online exam)
- Meal planning and snack ideas
- Updated research covering carbohydrate intake and performance
- Updated sport beverage comparison chart
- Expanded section on weight gain, including meal plans
- Updated information on the Health Claims and Nutrient Content Claims
What’s Covered in the Sports Nutrition Curriculum
130000+ students certified
30+ years of excellence in education
15+ certification programs offered
98.9% student satisfaction
“What I loved most about getting certified with AFPA is that it really opened the opportunities for my long-term career, and it gave me direction.”
— Taylor Kalisiak, AFPA Sports Nutritionist
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Verified ownerstill in the beginning of my study journey but by far im loving the flow of it and hopefully ill be able to finish it before the 6 months end.
The information presented is interesting and up to date and very relevant to each of the topics covered.
Even when home and times get busy, it has been easy access, full content and at my pace. If I were in class and with full time work, I don’t know if I could do it. The material is there and ready, and I’m ready to see how this helps my future in health and fitness.
I just received my Certification for this course and it was very well laid out. The assignments help you learn quicker on real life situations you will see. Im usually a terrible test taker but I passed this exam first try. Ill definitely be taking more courses.
It’s really good in terms of subjects it talks about, and I love how you can go at your own speed specially for entrepreneurs and students like me.
The only thing that I don’t like is how it’s extremely one sided to some topics, whilst there is some research that proves that to be wrong.
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FAQ
What are the qualifications to enroll in the Sports Nutrition Certification course? Answer
Sports Nutrition Enrollment Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a solid understanding of the English language.
Certification Requirements:
- You need a minimum final exam grade of 85% to pass. A $75.00 retest fee will apply.
After successful completion, you will earn the title of “Certified Sports Nutritionist” on your certificate.
Are textbooks included in my enrollment fee? Answer
Yes! Your enrollment fee includes lifetime access to all of the digital textbooks you will need to complete this course.
Digital textbooks allow us to offer the most up-to-date curriculum, give you immediate access to the materials, plus offer portability across devices.
We understand that learning styles and preferences vary. If you are interested in purchasing physical textbooks in addition to the digital textbooks that are included in your course enrollment fee, you can find a complete book list within your online student learning platform.
What can I expect from the final exam? Answer
The certification exam contains 146 multiple choice and true/false questions. You may refer to your course materials as you complete the exam, and you may save your exam progress and complete the exam throughout multiple sittings.
Once you’ve completed the entire exam, you can submit it for immediate grading. Passing the Certification Exam requires a score of 85 percent or higher. You may request a retest for a $75.00 fee if you do not pass.
Can I complete this course while working a full-time job? Answer
Many students have full-time jobs and are able to simultaneously complete the Sports Nutrition Certification course. Some students are able to complete the course in less than 8 weeks by investing a few hours per week to their studies.
Are there payment plans? Answer
Yes, AFPA also offers flexible payment plans to support your goals and fit your budget.
still in the beginning of my study journey but by far im loving the flow of it and hopefully ill be able to finish it before the 6 months end.
The information presented is interesting and up to date and very relevant to each of the topics covered.
Even when home and times get busy, it has been easy access, full content and at my pace. If I were in class and with full time work, I don’t know if I could do it. The material is there and ready, and I’m ready to see how this helps my future in health and fitness.