Sports Nutritionist
Ashley Rose, Sports Med 6th hour
Job Description
- assess client's lifestyle, eating habits, training schedule, and use of medications/supplements
- sets short and long term goals with client
Sports and Fitness Nutritionist: Job Description and Requirements, http://education-portal.com/articles/Sports_and_Fitness_Nutritionist_Job_Description_and_Requirements.html
Certifications Necessary to Practice
- Certified Sports Nutritionist from the International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN)
Daily Actitivites
- assess patients' and clients' health needs
- develop meal plans, taking in cost and clients' preference
- write reports to document patient progress
- evaluate effects of meal plans and change plans as needed
What Dietitians and Nutritionists Do, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm#tab-2
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Most also have advanced degrees
How to Become a Dietitian or Nutritionist, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm#tab-4
Salary
Average: $55,240
High: $77,590
Dietitians and Nutritionists, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm#tab-5
Necessary skills
- Compassion
- Listening skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Speaking skills
- Analytical skills
How to Become a Dietitian or Nutritionist, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm#tab-4
Where they work
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Cafeterias
- Schools
Work Environment, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm#tab-3
Job Outlook
- Projected to grow 21% between 2012-2022
- interest in promoting health and wellness has increased in recent years
- Baby boomers growing older, more demand for nutritionists
Job Outlook, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dietitians-and-nutritionists.htm#tab-6