Becoming a sports nutritionist?

Hybrid · 01-26-2006, 12:03 AM

I just wanted all of IronMass's opinions this.....

Basically, although I don't talk much about nutrition on this forum, I love nutrition and helping people succeed whether it be for fat loss or muscle gain... So, I thought... why not try to become a sports nutritionist? Sure, I could become a dietician, but with just my ADA license, I may end up getting a lame job. I think that working with real athletes would be such a great job.... something I could truely enjoy. And I'm also very interested in learning anything out there on nutrition.

So, basically (as I have it planned now) I would do a coordinated nutrition program, getting my bachelors degree on nutrition and dietetitcs in 4 years and then (because the program would be coordinated) immediatly take my ADA license test (and hopefully pass :fingersxd ) then go for my masters in Sports Nutrition, while (hopefully :fingersxd ) already employed somewhere for (hopefully :fingersxd ) Sports Nutrition, and then taking it one step further and getting another license from www.nasnutrition.com

What do you guys think of this? Realistic plan? Employable plan? Good plan? Any and all advice, suggestions, critism, or comments would be appreciated :nosthumbs

pammiejoe6 · 01-26-2006, 01:04 AM

dude...i think you can do anything you set your mind to!! GO FOR IT!!!

Hybrid · 01-27-2006, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by pammiejoe6

dude...i think you can do anything you set your mind to!! GO FOR IT!!!

Thanks pammie... I just hope it's a realistic goal. I believe that it is.... also my dad is trying to hook me up with an internship with THIS sports nutrionist.... if he could get me it... wow, I'd be so happy. This lady really must know her stuff! She's the nutrionist for the Steelers (oh yeah baby, super BOWL!), Pirates, and Penguins - along with tons of other quality jobs shes done! I really really hope he can land it... Heck, if he could, I'm gonna show her my diet!! HAHA!

**Peaked_18** · 01-28-2006, 03:51 PM

Go to college and become a sports nutritionist. I believe Peen State has a good program for it.

Hybrid · 01-30-2006, 11:44 PM

Just felt the need to say this. My dad landed me a one day only (as the lady is very busy and travels alot) shadowing program with the sports nutrionist I have listed in my last post. I will be VERY interesting to see what exactly she does, get her recommendation on colleges, heck, maybe even show her my diet. I'd love to get her opinions on protein synthesis, protein consumption, carbs... heck everything.... I can't wait!

dton · 02-02-2006, 09:16 AM

Congratulations man, great work.

01-26-2006, 12:03 AM	#1
Hybrid IMPC Contestant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gibsonia PA Posts: 824 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 13	Becoming a sports nutritionist? I just wanted all of IronMass's opinions this..... Basically, although I don't talk much about nutrition on this forum, I love nutrition and helping people succeed whether it be for fat loss or muscle gain... So, I thought... why not try to become a sports nutritionist? Sure, I could become a dietician, but with just my ADA license, I may end up getting a lame job. I think that working with real athletes would be such a great job.... something I could truely enjoy. And I'm also very interested in learning anything out there on nutrition. So, basically (as I have it planned now) I would do a coordinated nutrition program, getting my bachelors degree on nutrition and dietetitcs in 4 years and then (because the program would be coordinated) immediatly take my ADA license test (and hopefully pass :fingersxd ) then go for my masters in Sports Nutrition, while (hopefully :fingersxd ) already employed somewhere for (hopefully :fingersxd ) Sports Nutrition, and then taking it one step further and getting another license from www.nasnutrition.com What do you guys think of this? Realistic plan? Employable plan? Good plan? Any and all advice, suggestions, critism, or comments would be appreciated :nosthumbs __________________ If you even dream about beating me you'd better wake up and apologize - Muhammad Ali

01-30-2006, 11:44 PM	#5
Hybrid IMPC Contestant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gibsonia PA Posts: 824 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 13	Just felt the need to say this. My dad landed me a one day only (as the lady is very busy and travels alot) shadowing program with the sports nutrionist I have listed in my last post. I will be VERY interesting to see what exactly she does, get her recommendation on colleges, heck, maybe even show her my diet. I'd love to get her opinions on protein synthesis, protein consumption, carbs... heck everything.... I can't wait! __________________ If you even dream about beating me you'd better wake up and apologize - Muhammad Ali

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01-26-2006, 01:04 AM	#2
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,163 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	dude...i think you can do anything you set your mind to!! GO FOR IT!!!

01-28-2006, 03:51 PM	#4
Peaked_18 a la commode Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,247 Recipes: 2 Rep Power: 96	Go to college and become a sports nutritionist. I believe Peen State has a good program for it.

02-02-2006, 09:16 AM	#6
dton Pro Stature Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 222 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 5	Congratulations man, great work.