Sport and Exercise Nutrition Graduate Certificate
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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2027-03-01 | - |
| 2027-06-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
| 2028-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
Program Overview
The Sport and Exercise Nutrition Graduate Certificate online program at Lipscomb University is designed to provide students with in-depth knowledge of nutrition and sport performance. This 12-credit graduate certificate program offers asynchronous online coursework, allowing students to maintain a healthy work/life balance. The program consists of two core courses, Advanced Sport Nutrition I and II, and two elective courses that can be chosen to fulfill the remaining credits.
Who Should Apply?
This certificate is perfect for those who are aiming to build a career in the fitness and wellness industry, interested in pursuing a Sport and Exercise Nutrition certification through the International Society of Sports Nutrition (ISSN), or needing continuing education credits for their current professional certifications.
Admissions Requirements
All applicants to the Sport and Exercise Nutrition certificate must submit the following:
- Application with fee
- Bachelor's degree transcript from an accredited institution
- Minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA
- Prerequisite 12 hours of undergraduate science course credit (e.g., Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, etc.)
- Two letters of recommendation
- Résumé
Courses
Required:
- KIN 6303 Advanced Exercise and Sport Nutrition I
- KIN 6313 Advanced Exercise & Sport Nutrition II: Supplementation
Electives:
- KIN 5203 Advanced Exercise Physiology I
- KIN 5223 Advanced Exercise Physiology II: Adaptations to Exercise
- KIN 6213 Advanced Exercise Physiology III: Laboratory Techniques
- KIN 6263 Exercise Evaluation & Prescription for Special Populations
- KIN 6243 Electrocardiography
- KIN 6603 Advanced Strength & Conditioning Methods I
- KIN 6613 Advanced Strength & Conditioning Methods II
- KIN 6503 Behavior Change I: Exercise
- KIN 5103 Research Methods I: Biostatistics
Program Details
- Degree: Certificate
- Cost Per Credit Hour: $700
- Credit Hours: 12
- Format: Asynchronous Online
- Length: 12-18 months
- College/School: Health Sciences
Career Paths
Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Pursue diverse careers in Sport and Exercise Nutrition, using the power of a well-balanced diet to support athletic training and performance.
Strength and Conditioning Coaching
Strength and conditioning coaches improve athlete performance, reducing the risk of injury through personalized training plans.
Personal Training
These specialists design and implement safe and effective exercise training and conditioning programs, as well as provide guidance regarding nutrition and injury prevention based on scientific knowledge.
Related Programs
- Exercise Physiology Graduate Certificate (Online)
- Strength and Conditioning Graduate Certificate (Online)
- Exercise and Human Performance (Undergraduate, Graduate, Online)