Program Description
Sports Nutrition Fitness Trainers coach or instruct groups or individuals in exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Work in athletic centers or gyms, senior centers, recreation centers, or private client’s homes.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this Continuing Education Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
1. function more effectively as a sports nutrition fitness trainer to provide nutritional guidance for athletes suffering from illness or injury;
2. create customized nutrition plans for athletes to help them achieve both dietary and professional goals;
3. conduct individual assessments to perform body composition testing, and metabolic rate testing to design a plan to improve metabolic efficiency and performance;
4. meet the eligibility requirements to be certified as a sports nutrition fitness trainer through AAAI/ISMA;
5. maintain a level of client confidentiality, personal integrity, and professional standards;
6. continue employment as a sports nutrition fitness trainer and pursue options to maintain the American Aerobic Association International/International Sports Medicine Association (AAAI/ISMA); and
7. assume responsibility for continued professional and personal development through lifelong learning or continuing education.
Program Credential
CCBC Credential: Students will have access to a Continuing Education academic record (transcript).
External Credential: Successful completer will receive a fitness certification from the American Aerobic Association International/International Sports Medicine Association (AAAI/ISMA)
Certifying Organization: American Aerobic Association International/International Sports Medicine Association (AAAI/ISMA) www.aaai-ismafitness.com
Financial Aid and Payment Options
CCBC currently offers Continuing Education (CE) financial aid to those who qualify. We package public and private funding options to benefit students which include COVID-19 relief funding, the Maryland Sequence Scholarship, CCBC Opportunity Grant funding, Maryland Promise, and Baltimore County College Promise. Financial aid funding is available for select CE courses and programs.
Additional opportunities for financial support include partial payment options through Nelnet Business Solutions and tuition waivers for those who qualify. Resources outside of CCBC may also be available through employer/sponsor paid tuition, the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS), and your local office of workforce development.
For more information about funding resources and how to apply for them, please contact the CCBC Continuing Education Information Center at 443-840-4700.
Length of Training
7 hours per course to complete the class and written exam
Courses are offered at CCBC Catonsville, CCBC Essex, and CCBC Owings Mills.
Program Requirements
Current CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid certifications.
Students should be computer literate and have Internet access.
Recommended: High School Diploma or GED; prior experience and/or interest in fitness and nutrition.
Application Process
Provisional Entry – Verification of required certifications.
Prior Learning Assessment
This program has no options for obtaining course waiver(s) for prior learning.
Program Course Sequence
A stringent attendance policy will be enforced.
Students who earn a minimum score of 80% on the written exam and a passing grade of ”CC” for completing the course will receive their certification.
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Course Number
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Course Title
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Course Hours
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Textbook Information
(approximate cost; subject to change)
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Costs
T=Tuition/F=Fees
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FIT 696
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Sports Nutrition Certification
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7
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Nutrition Essentials by Joe Cannon. Cost $29
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$134
T-$41/F-$93
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Course Series Totals:
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7
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$29
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$134
T-$41/F-$93
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Additional Information
Skills for Success:
Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience in health and fitness is required for these occupations. Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced personal trainers or fitness instructors.
Detail-oriented, dependability, self-control, ability to follow safety rules, ability to follow directions, cooperation, integrity, persistence, manual dexterity, mechanical aptitude, mathematical aptitude, ability to stand for long periods of time and ability to lift 35 pounds. Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Career Opportunities:
Train to work in entry-level skilled positions such as Personal Fitness Trainer, Aerobics Instructor, Fitness Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Group Exercise Instructor, Fitness Coordinator, Fitness Director, Fitness Technician, Fitness Trainer and Private Trainer.
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