Sports Nutrition Colleges

Sports nutritionists investigate and analyze the biochemical and physiological effects of food in order to gauge body composition, optimal athletic performance and postactivity recovery. The field of sports nutrition is an amalgamation of several academic and scientific disciplines, not exclusive to chemistry, nutritional and exercise science and sports psychology. Several major American universities offer a myriad of academic programs based on sports nutrition including certificate programs, undergraduate programs and postgraduate programs. Many are lauded by the National Association of Sports Nutrition.
  1. Simmons College

    • The sports nutrition certificate program at Simmons College prepares students with a flexible way to gain specific knowledge of the discipline. Designed for those already holding undergraduate degrees in a nutrition-related field, students have the option of completing the online program in one to two years. The curriculum spans a myriad of subject matter crucial to sports nutrition professionals including dietary science, exercise and sports psychology. Coursework also includes examinations of physiology, kinesiology, athletic training and sports medicine.

      Simmons College
      300 Fenway
      Boston, MA 02115
      617-521-2000
      simmons.edu

    Mansfield University

    • Mansfield University's undergraduate sports nutrition concentration is specifically tailored to students whose career goals involve the sports and fitness industry. The program's core coursework focuses on human anatomy and physiology as well as the core principals of organic and biochemistry. The nutritional necessities of humans throughout their life cycle are also examined, as are tactics in nutrition counseling and education. Aspiring dietitians have the opportunity to complete additional coursework in order to become candidates for a postbaccalaureate internship.

      Mansfield University
      181 North Main Street
      Mansfield, PA 16933
      570-662-4000
      mansfield.edu

    Marywood University

    • Marywood University's interdisciplinary graduate degree program in sports nutrition and exercise science focuses on core studies aimed at maximizing athletic performance and on the prevention of chronic disease. Classroom lectures and research seminars are held at the institutions state-of-the-art Human Performance Lab, which provides students demonstration and experience with some of the most modern technology in the field, measuring anaerobic strength, bone density and airway function. The university is also home to a biochemistry lab and climate-control room, both used in coursework for the sports nutrition graduate program.

      Marywood University
      2300 Adams Avenue
      Scranton, PA 18509-1598
      570-348-6211
      marywood.edu

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