BECOME A SPORTS FITNESS
NUTRITION SPECIALIST
Certified Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist
Overview
Sports and Nutrition Fitness Specialist are individuals that provide the fitness industry with assistance on both the physical exercise and nutritional aspect of the client’s requirements. They design exercise plans for clients and educate clients in choosing the right nutrient for their fitness goals. They work with schools, sports teams, athletes or private clients.
Sports and Nutrition Fitness Specialist must have the knowledge of nutrients and sports fitness.
Sports and Nutrition Fitness Specialist have direct interaction with the clients and therefore must have professional communications skills. They must also be able to explain and educate their clients on fitness and nutrition.
Requirements
Candidates registering for the exam must qualify in (at-least 1) of the GROUPS (A or B or C) as shown below. Training and experience may be completed within united states of america or outside united states of america.
Duties
Duties
General:
Communicate with Clients
Design Fitness Programs
Design Nutritional Programs
Educate Clients on Fitness and Nutrition
Monitor and Assess Clients Current Fitness Level
Computer Skills (Basics)
Discuss Health and Fitness Goals
Administrative Duties
Exam Test Plan
The exam content topic includes the following:
1. Amount and Type of Foods
• Proteins
• Lipids
• Fats
• Carbohydrates
• Vitamins
• Minerals
2. Beverages
3. Supplements
4. Fitness Training and Designing
5. Performance and Recovery
Renewal
AECA believes in continuing education more frequently so that the candidate can have a constant touch with knowledge, Candidate’s are required to attend the continuing education units / credits every year to renew their certification.
Renewal:
Certification is required to be renewed annually.
On submitting a renewal application the candidate will receive an email with links to CEUs that must be completed and submitted online.
Fee Schedule for Renewal
Renewal Fee: $50
Reinstatement
Certification that are expired must apply for reinstatement.
If you wish to apply to reinstate your expired certification you may proceed by submitting a reinstatement application.
Fee Schedule for Reinstatement
Expired Less than 1 Year: $99
Expired More than 1 Year but Less than 2 Years: $199