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Sports Nutrition Certificate

Program Overview

College of Natural and Health Science

Fuel your passion for helping active people thrive. The Sports Nutrition Certificate at the University of Northern Colorado prepares you to use evidence-based nutrition strategies to support energy, performance, and recovery in athletes and active individuals. Whether you’re studying nutrition, dietetics, exercise science, or simply drawn to health and wellness, this program bridges science and practice through applied coursework. Graduates develop a strong foundation in sports nutrition that equips them to support health and sustainable performance in real-world settings.

Certificate Requirements — 12 credits

Required Courses — 12 credits

FND 250Principles of NutritionLAS1GT-SC2

3

FND 355Sports Nutrition I

3

FND 455Sports Nutrition II

2

FND 455LSports Nutrition II Lab

1

FND 492Sports Nutrition Internship

1-3

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