Thank You From SDSU Global Campus

SDSU Global Campus is no longer offering courses in our Professional Certificates in Nutrition program.

We’re proud to have been able to offer these online nutrition courses in partnership with Education Fitness Solutions. We’d like to thank all of our exceptional instructors who have led classes over the years, along with the students and alumni who have made this program possible.

This program is designed for personal trainers, group fitness instructors, and other health and wellness professionals looking for a credible curriculum to gain expertise in advising their clients on nutrition. This online certificate program provides an in-depth examination of advanced sports nutrition, vitamin/protein supplementation, functional food implementation, antioxidants, and meal-plan analysis for optimal performance. The certificate will enhance your resume and demonstrate to clients that you're a qualified professional.

What’s Next for Current Students

If you’re currently working towards your Professional Certificate, Education Fitness Solutions will continue to offer the online nutrition courses required to complete the program. Please email Joanne Jioa at do@edfit.com for more details on continuing the program. 

Once you’ve completed all the required courses, you can request your certificate of completion from SDSU Global Campus by visiting ces.sdsu.edu/certificate-request. We will continue to award nutrition certificates up to a year from the date you started your first course at SDSU Global Campus.

SDSU Global Campus will email all currently enrolled students with more information on continuing your education.

Still Interested in Nutrition Education?

SDSU Global Campus offers more than 400 online courses in collaboration with ed2go, a leader in online learning programs. Click here to view our health and fitness courses. 

For more information, please call 619-594-1133 or email healthcare.ces@sdsu.edu.

Courses

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NU 0001 Nutrition and You: Functional Foods
Heard about the health benefits of cocoa for cardiovascular health? What do garlic, tomato sauce, and tofu have in common? Which spices and herbs need to be consumed in your daily diet? In this course you will learn what functional foods to eat for increased performance in sports, training, and daily life.
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NU 0002 Weight Management and Nutrition in the Lifecycle
Applying the principles of good nutrition starts at day 1, whether working with clients or designing the optimal personalized eating program. This course teaches students the principles behind helping a client in any stage of their life to set and achieve peak performance while working in conjunction with a registered dietitian in a team approach. Discover what specific nutrients need to be increased in your diet for peak performance and at different stages of your life. Learn how to personalize your own meal plan and those of your clients.
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NU 0003 Introduction to Sports Nutrition and Performance
Learn what to eat before, during, and after competition, design optimal meal plans for athletes, and be able to identify the best sport supplements such as protein powders/bars, creatine, and sport drinks. Learn to provide the best fuel for your body and how proper nutrition can provide optimal muscle development, recovery, and sports performance.
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NU 0004 Public Nutrition and Wellness Education
This course delves more deeply into nutrition, performance, and optimal wellness. Master the tools needed to provide educated answers on nutrition and overall well-being. Learn how to navigate through the media's mixed messages on sports nutrition, supplementation, diets, and effectively interpret nutrition news, and understand critical information on the science behind vitamins/proteins, minerals, and antioxidants.
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Pamela Wu