
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
Frequently asked questions
RENEWAL (FAQs)
How often do i have to renew my Certification?
Every year.
What is the Certified Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist Certification Renewal Fee and What Does it include?
I have several credentials with AECA how can i maintain them?
You can include all your credentials on the same renewal application and complete the CEUs that will be send to you.
Can i request another copy or duplicate copy of my credentials?
Yes.
How can i update my mailing address?
There are several option to do this.
I recently changed my last name and would like to update it on my credentials. How can i request the last name to be changed?
In order to update your name on the credentials, we would need proof of documentation showing your name change. The document must clearly state your previous and current (new name) changed.
My certification expired and i would like to bring it back to an active status, can i still do that.
You must follow the reinstatement policy for expired certifications.
I have submitted my renewal application to renew the certification, how long will it take before i can recieve my new certification packet.
It usually takes 15-20 business days to process and mail your new certification packet.
While i was submitting my renewal application i submitted an incorrect mailing address or my previous mailing address and forgot to notify AECA about my udpated address. How do i proceed?
You must contact AECA via email to the following email address: info@aecacert.com
TESTING SITE (FAQs)
We are a SCHOOL and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
We are a HOSPITAL or Medical Facility and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
We are a CAREER SCHOOL and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
We are a Private College or Community College and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
We are a Foreign School or Employment Facility and would like to administer AECA Certification Exams?
EMPLOYERS (FAQs)
We are an employment facility and would like to verify a prospective employees's credentials?
To submit a credential verification, you must visit the credential verification page on the website and submit an application for credential verification. All credentials are manually verified via email only.
Will AECA accept Continuing Education Units (CEUS) provided to our employees and apply them towards their renewal CEUs.
Yes. The candidate at the time of renewal must email us documentation displaying the completion of CEUs.
We are an Employer looking to get our employees certified as a Certified Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist?
Your employees can become eligible to attempt the exam certification provided you repreat the below steps for each of your employee that you would like to register to attempt the Certified Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist Certification Exam.
Are there reference books that we can use in order to prepare our employees for the Certified Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist Certification Exam.
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Nutrition for Sport and Exercise CLICK HERE -
The Human Body CLICK HERE
How soon can our employees get a date for attempting the certification exam?
The date depends on the documentation being submitted to AECA.
MILITARY (FAQs)
I am in the active duty military, and i have this certification related education. Can i be eligible for the exam?
Yes.
How long with it take for AECA to inform me about my eligibility for registering to attempt the exam?
After you have submitted your JTS/Smart Transcript, the registration department usually takes 3-5 business days to review and notify you about the status of your eligibility.
After i am eligible for the certification exam, what do i do next?
Your next step would be
How often do i have to renew my Certification?
Every year.
What is the Certification Renewal Fee and What Does it include?
Are there reference books that i can use in order to prepare for the Certified Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist Certification Exam.
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Nutrition for Sport and Exercise CLICK HERE -
The Human Body CLICK HERE
Where can i find a practice exam for the Certification Exam?
We do offer free practice exam on our website. However, you must not rely on the practice exam to pass the certification exam.
What is a certification exam?
What is the cost of the exam?
What is the retake policy and retake fee for the exam?
Do i have an option to Reschedule my exam if i am unable to take the exam on the date my exam was scheduled.
Do i have an option to Cancel my exam if i am unable to take the exam on the date my exam was scheduled.
Are the exams available in any other languages other than english?
At the moment all exams are only available in English Language.
I have several credentials with AECA how can i maintain them?
You can include all your credentials on the same renewal application and complete the CEUs that will be send to you.
Can i request another copy or duplicate copy of my credentials?
Yes.
How can i update my mailing address?
There are several option to do this.
I recently changed my last name and would like to update it on my credentials. How can i request the last name to be changed?
In order to update your name on the credentials, we would need proof of documentation showing your name change. The document must clearly state your previous and current (new name) changed.
Do i have to be a member to register for the certification exam?
No.
Are there any review or preparatory courses available for this certification exam?
A review course is a course that is attended by an individual to refresh the content knowledge that he or she may have learned in the past by means of education or experience.
Do i have to buy any reference materials for the exam?
You are not required to purchase any reference material to be eligible for the exam.
What are the available exam schedules?
Exams are administered all year long.
Do i receive a certification from AECA on successfully passing the certification exam?
Yes.
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A score sheet -
A Certification Certificate -
An ID Card -
Renewal Instruction Sheet
What are the available testing site for the exam?
You can attempt the exam under a naval base, military hospital etc.
CANDIDATE (FAQs)
How can i become a Certified Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist?
There are various routes that one can take:
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Fullfil the requirements for registering for the Certified Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist certification exam. -
Attempt the exam. -
On successfully passing the exam, you will be awarded with the credential as a Certified Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist.
I am a foreign trained sports and nutrition related professional and would like to attempt the Certified Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist certification exam, what are my steps?
You may be eligible for attempting the certification exam for becoming a credentialed Certified Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist being that you are a foreign trained sports and nutrition professional.
I am working as a personal trainer, or group fitness trainer in which i do perform duties as a Certified Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist and would like to attempt the certification exam for becoming a credentialed Certified Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist?
Yes, you can attempt the Certified Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist Certification Exam.
How often do i have to renew my Certified Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist Certification?
Every year.
What is the Certified Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist Certification Renewal Fee and What Does it include?
$50.
Are there reference books that i can use in order to prepare for the Certified Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist Certification Exam.
There are various textbooks available for reference purposes to prepare for the Certified Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist Certification Exam.
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Nutrition for Sport and Exercise CLICK HERE -
The Human Body CLICK HERE
Where can i find a practice exam for the Certified Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist?
We do offer free practice exam on our website. However, you must not rely on the practice exam to pass the certification exam. You can visit the AECA Practice Exam Page to view the available practice exams.
What is a certification exam?
What is the cost of the exam?
What is the retake policy and retake fee for the exam?
Do i have an option to Reschedule my exam if i am unable to take the exam on the date my exam was scheduled.
Do i have an option to Cancel my exam if i am unable to take the exam on the date my exam was scheduled.
Are the exams available in any other languages other than english?
At the moment all exams are only available in English Language.
I have several credentials with AECA how can i maintain them?
You can include all your credentials on the same renewal application and complete the CEUs that will be send to you electronically via email.
Can i request another copy or duplicate copy of my credentials?
Yes.
How can i update my mailing address?
There are several option to do this:
I recently changed my last name and would like to update it on my credentials. How can i request the last name to be changed?
In order to update your name on the credentials, we would need proof of documentation showing your name change. The document must clearly state your previous and current (new name) changed.
Do i have to be a member to register for the certification exam?
No.
Are there any review or preparatory courses available for this certification exam?
A review course is a course that is attended by an individual to refresh the content knowledge that he or she may have learned in the past by means of education or experience.
Do i have to buy any reference materials for the exam?
You are not required to purchase any reference material to be eligible for the exam.
What are the available exam schedules?
Exams are administered all year long.
Do i receive a certification from AECA on successfully passing the certification exam?
Yes.
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A Score Sheet -
A Certification Certificate -
An ID Card -
Renewal Instruction Sheet