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CSNC
As a Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, you’ll learn the evidence-based science ofperformance nutrition. Help your athletes and clients gain a competitive edge and reach their peakperformance by fueling their bodies with the right nutrition for their needs and goals.
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Arm your clients with the insights they need to make decision choices that will maximize their performance
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Transform your clients’ ability to recover from tough workouts so they can give their best during every game, match, and practice
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Learn the advanced science of periodization and nutrient timing to ensure optimal performance and recovery
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Understand the energy and metabolism needs of each athlete to ensure they receive the optimal calorie and macronutrient intake
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Self-paced online program makes it easy and convenient to launch your new career from home in as little as 2 weeks
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Athletes of every sport, and at every level of competition, can gain a huge competitive advantagethrough a dialed-in approach to the nutritional intake designed to meet the increased performancedemands of their sport. And as a NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, you’ll learn how todesign a personalized nutrition plan to help each and every athlete you work with to fuel their bodyfor maximum recovery and peak performance. This program includes modules on energy and metabolism,performance nutrition strategies, nutrients and hydration, and more.
When you choose NASM to become a Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, you’ll get accessto:
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• World-class fitness & nutrition experts
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• Peer-reviewed content from industry leaders
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• State-of-the-art digital learning platform designed to meet multiple learning styles
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• A curriculum that is consistently and continuously reviewed and updated with the most up-to-date material available
See the full Certified Sports Nutrition Coach curriculum here.
NASM’s online program makes becoming a Certified Sports Nutrition Coach as easy and convenientas can be. By completing the self-guided study materials at your own pace, you can become aCertified Sports Nutrition Coach and begin working with clients in as little as 2 weeks.
To become an NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, you simply have to:
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1) Register in the NASM CSNC program.
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2) Complete the self-guided online study materials in your own time from the comfort of home.
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3) Pass the certification exam.
After completing the study materials, you’ll take an online exam to become a CertifiedSports Nutrition Coach. This exam features:
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• 100 multiple-choice questions
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• 90 minutes to complete
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• Open-book format
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• 70% required to pass
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• 3 test attempts included
NASM has over 35 years of experience training the world’s top fitness professionals, and we doit better than anyone else. NASM credentials stand out to employers and distinguish you as a highlytrained fitness professional.
Since our formation, we’ve trained over 1.5 million fitness professionals in 100+ countries. Inthat time we’ve developed extensive partnerships with over 12,000 gyms and health clubs. Thatmeans we have the connections necessary to help you get in the door and gain employment from thefitness company of your dreams.
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CURRICULUM
A fitness credential is recommended but is not required for the Sports Nutrition Certification. We alwaysrecommend getting your feet wet with one of NASM'smany nutrition courses.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Performance Nutrition
Learn to differentiate performance nutrition from general nutrition strategies, and understand theprofession of a Sports Nutrition Coach, the skills needed, and the populations they work with.
Chapter 2: Scope of Practice
Understand a Sports Nutrition Coach's scope of practice and professional expectations, and be able todetermine when to refer athletes to another professional.
Chapter 3: Evidence-Informed Practice
Differentiate evidence-informed practice from evidence-based practice and determine high-quality sources ofinformation.
Chapter 4: Understanding the Spectrum of Athletes and Performance
Learn to identify where athletes exist within the spectrum of athlete types, and understand needs based onphysiological, sociological, cultural, and ethical factors.
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• 13 Infographics
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• 4 Videos
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• 17 Knowledge Checks
Chapter 5: Essentials of Metabolism
Explain aerobic and anaerobic metabolism, and be able to describe energy balance and related concepts.
Chapter 6: Energetics of Performance
Understand the difference between energy balance and energy availability, and determine fuelingrequirements for optimal performance.
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• 3 Infographics
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• 8 Videos
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• 7 Knowledge Checks
Chapter 7: Protein
Learn about the function of protein and establish protein requirements in a dietary program.
Chapter 8: Carbohydrates
Explain the role of carbohydrates for athletes and describe methods for establishing requirements in adietary program.
Chapter 9: Fat
Understand the role of fats in sports nutrition and how different sports may rely on fats to a greaterextent than others.
Chapter 10: Micronutrients
Describe recommendations for incorporating micronutrients into an athlete's diet and identify common foodsources for essential vitamins and minerals.
Chapter 11: Hydration
Communicate appropriate hydration strategies for during and between training bouts to athletes.
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• 7 Infographics
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• 5 Videos
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• 29 Knowledge Checks
Chapter 12: Periodization and Nutrient Timing
Describe appropriate periodizationand nutrient-timing strategies to optimize adaptations to training,enhance recovery, and to ensure optimal performance.
Chapter 13: Body Composition
Explain the relationship between body composition, athlete type, and performance, and describe methods forassessing body composition.
Chapter 14: Recovery
Identify the three R’s of recovery and their relevance to performance nutrition, and explain the importanceof recuperation for athletes.
Chapter 15: Supporting the Ill/Injured Athlete
Explain the various levels of appropriate support for illness and injury based on severity and determinewhen client referral is necessary.
Chapter 16: Supplementation
Assess the athlete’s need for supplementation using a thorough decision-making process.
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• 7 Infographics
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• 5 Videos
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• 23 Knowledge Checks
Chapter 17: Performance Nutrition Assessment and Evaluation
Identify pre-appointment data gathering methods to determine athlete’s baseline status and selectappropriate nutritional assessment methods specific to an athlete based on pre-appointment data.
Chapter 18: Fueling for the Work Required
Determine appropriate dietary and supplement strategies to optimize fuel supply, fuel stores, and fuelutilization.
Chapter 19: Coaching Process/Approach
Identify barriers to behavior change, specialist diets, and their influence on adaptations to training,recovery, and athletic performance, and apply appropriate levels of coaching.
Chapter 20: Programming
Evaluate all findings from an athlete's needs analysis and design a nutrition intervention which addressesoptimal health and performance goals.
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• 5 Infographics
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• 3 Videos
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• 16 Knowledge Checks
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• 6 Printable Handouts
After the completion of the course, you will take an online final exam from the comfort of your own home,or wherever you prefer to take tests. The test is 100, multiple-choice questions. You are allowed to go backand reference the course while taking the exam. The exam is timed and cannot exceed 90 minutes. To pass, youneed a score of 70% or higher and you have up to 3 attempts to pass.
Certified Sports Nutrition Coach FAQs
As one of the most trusted sources of fitness training certifications in the world, NASM is a distinguished name that will stand out to fitness employers. When you choose NASM for your Sports Nutrition Coach certification, you’ll get access to world-class fitness experts, your top choice of gyms to work for, and much more:
• Peer-Reviewed Content from Industry Leaders
• State-of-the-Art Digital Learning Platform
• Programs Designed to Meet Multiple Learning Styles
• 35+ Years Of Experience Training Fitness Professionals
• 1.5M+ Fitness Professionals Trained
• 100+ Countries with NASM Fitness and Coach Professionals
• 12K+ Gym & Health Club Partnerships
Fitness professionals who should consider becoming an NASM CSNC include:
• Nutrition coaches who want to help their clients eat for better health and fitness
• Sports coaches who want to help their athletes fuel their bodies to power their best performance
• Strength and conditioning coaches who want to gain a systematic approach to deliver superior results to their clients
• Weekend warriors and gym enthusiasts who want to unlock their peak performance through smarter nutrition
• Personal trainers who want to help their clients perform better and achieve their goals faster
A fitness credential is recommended, but not required, for the Certified Sports Nutrition Coach program. NASM offers a wide variety of nutrition programs that can help to augment and prepare you for this program.
You can complete your Sports Nutrition Coach Certification in as few as 2 weeks. In addition to its interactive multimedia-rich content, learning tools, resources, and comprehensive study-planning guide, you can also receive assistance from NASM experts when questions arise.
Absolutely! You can complete the Sports Nutrition Coach Certification program while also working full-time. The study material is 100% online and self-paced, and can be accessed on a computer, or a mobile device such as a phone or tablet.
The Certified Sports Nutrition Coach final exam is taken online inside your student portal. You'll have 365 days from the date of purchase, to study and complete the exam. This exam features:
• 100 multiple-choice questions
• 90 minutes to complete
• Open-book format
• 70% required to pass
• 3 test attempts included
Don’t worry! You’ll have 3 attempts to pass the final exam, and you can purchase additional retests by calling Member Services at 1-800-460-6276.
To maintain your certification, you must submit 1.9 CEUs (continuing education units), a renewal application, and fees every two years.
If you have any additional questions about this course, check out the NASM FAQpageor contact us today 1-800-460-6276!
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