Sports Nutrition Certification
Q: What is a Sports Nutrition Certification?
A: The Sports Nutritionist Certification is designed to benefit all fitness
professionals as they enhance and solidify their understanding of the multi-faceted
world of nutrition and how it relates to various sports and fitness concerns. The
Sports Nutritionist Certification allows fitness professionals to showcase their
specific expertise in nutrition, helping to give clients the confidence they need to
more aggressively achieve their fitness goals—safely.
Q: What is the cost of the Sports Nutrition course?
A: The tuition for the course is $250 and will be paid to Brookhaven College. The
cost for the certification exam is $250 and this must be paid directly to National
Federation of Professional Trainers, NFPT.
Q: Do I need a fitness background?
A: It is suggested the student already possess a fitness-related background or take
the Personal Trainer Certification previously.
Q: When is the course offered?
A: We offer the course two times every semester.
If you have more questions, please contact Susana Ruelas, Program Director, at
sruelas@dcccd.edu or 972-860-7846.
Revised April, 2015