NASM - Certified Sports Nutrition Specialisation (NASM-CSNC)

As a Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, you’ll learn the evidence-based science of performance nutrition. Help your athletes and clients gain a competitive edge and reach their peak performance by fueling their bodies with the right nutrition for their needs and goals.

  • Arm your clients with the insights they need to make decision choices that will maximise their performance
  • Transform your clients’ ability to recover from tough workouts so they can give their best during every game, match, and practice
  • Learn the advanced science of periodisation and nutrient timing to ensure optimal performance and recovery
  • Understand the energy and metabolism needs of each athlete to ensure they receive the optimal calorie and macronutrient intake
  • Self-paced online program makes it easy and convenient to launch your new career from home in as little as 2 weeks
  • CEU Value: 1.9 NASM

Athletes of every sport, and at every level of competition, can gain a huge competitive advantage through a dialed-in approach to the nutritional intake designed to meet the increased performance demands of their sport. And as a NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach, you’ll learn how to design a personalised nutrition plan to help each and every athlete you work with to fuel their body for maximum recovery and peak performance.

Curriculum
FAQ
A fitness credential is recommended but is not required for the Sports Nutrition Certification.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Performance Nutrition Learn to differentiate performance nutrition from general nutrition strategies, and understand the profession 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 to determine 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 of information. 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 on physiological, sociological, cultural, and ethical factors.
  • 13 Infographics
  • 4 Videos
  • 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 fuelling requirements for optimal performance.
  • 3 Infographics
  • 8 Videos
  • 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 a dietary programme. Chapter 9: Fat Understand the role of fats in sports nutrition and how different sports may rely on fats to a greater extent than others. Chapter 10: Micronutrients Describe recommendations for incorporating micronutrients into an athlete's diet and identify common food sources for essential vitamins and minerals. Chapter 11: Hydration Communicate appropriate hydration strategies for during and between training bouts to athletes.
  • 7 Infographics
  • 5 Videos
  • 29 Knowledge Checks

Chapter 12: Periodisation and Nutrient Timing Describe appropriate periodisation and nutrient-timing strategies to optimise 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 for assessing body composition. Chapter 14: Recovery Identify the three R’s of recovery and their relevance to performance nutrition, and explain the importance of 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 determine when client referral is necessary. Chapter 16: Supplementation Assess the athlete’s need for supplementation using a thorough decision-making process.
  • 7 Infographics
  • 5 Videos
  • 23 Knowledge Checks

Chapter 17: Performance Nutrition Assessment and Evaluation Identify pre-appointment data gathering methods to determine athlete’s baseline status and select appropriate nutritional assessment methods specific to an athlete based on pre-appointment data. Chapter 18: Fuelling for the Work Required Determine appropriate dietary and supplement strategies to optimise fuel supply, fuel stores, and fuel utilisation. Chapter 19: Coaching Process/Approach Identify barriers to behaviour 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 addresses optimal health and performance goals.
  • 5 Infographics
  • 3 Videos
  • 16 Knowledge Checks
  • 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. This is a closed-book exam. The exam is timed and cannot exceed 90 minutes. To pass, you need a score of 70% or higher and you have up to 3 attempts to pass.
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 & nutrition experts
  • Peer-reviewed content from industry leaders
  • State-of-the-art digital learning platform designed to meet multiple learning styles
  • A curriculum that is consistently and continuously reviewed and updated with the most up-to-date material available
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
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 the team at PFC 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. Please note that you have 1 year from the date of account activation to complete your final exam. Exams are conducted online and invigilated. Once you are ready, you are required to book for exam through PFC.
A fitness credential is recommended, but not required, for the Certified Sports Nutrition Coach programme.
NASM-CSNC is approved for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by the following organisations: NASM - 1.9 CEUs
The NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach (NASM-CSNC) 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. Your final exam shall be invigilated, and you are required to book for your exam through PFC. This exam features: • 100 multiple-choice questions • 90 minutes to complete • Closed-book format • 70% required to pass • 3 test attempts included
Don’t worry! You’ll have 3 attempts to pass the final exam.
To maintain your certification, you must submit 1.9 CEUs (continuing education units), a renewal application, and fees every two years.

NASM - Certified Sports Nutrition Specialisation (NASM-CSNC)

CEU: 1.9 NASM
Become a NASM Certified Sports Nutrition Coach

Original price was: $1,399.00.Current price is: $1,219.00.

  • 1.9 NASM CEUs
  • 20 In-Depth Chapters
  • 25 High-End Lecture, Demonstration, and Animation Videos
  • 3 x Final Exam Attempts
  • 1 Year to Complete the Final Exam
  • Course content 100% Online; Access on All Devices
  • Certificate of Completion
  1. Upon payment, your online account will be activated with 1-3 days.
  2. Once your account has been activated, you will receive your account details through email, and you can get started! 
  3. You will have our support - we're just a text or call away.

1. Register and pay for the course.

2. Complete the self-guided online study materials in your own time from the comfort of home.

3. Pass the exam (within 365 days of account activation) and receive your digital certificate!

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