Sports Nutritionist
Emily Dumit
Description of Occupation
- Private consultations to their client to learn about their eating habits/ lifestyle.
- Helps athlete achieve goals by creating custom meal plans, a training schedule, and a list of acceptable vitamins and supplements.
- Specifically look at the sports the client is involved in and creates nutrition plans to keep client healthy enough to continue participating.
Certifications Necessary to Practice
- Registered Dietitian (RD) certification, internship and will need to pass an exam. (optional but makes you look good)
Daily Activities
- Evaluate athletes dietary needs
- Create list of vitamins and minerals to help athlete prevent injury/maintain good health.
- Create meal plan for athelte
Education Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in sports nutrition
- Internships
- Higher the degree = increased job opportunities.
Payday
Less than $33,000 a year- more than $75,000
Skills Necessary
- Knowledge of athletics and fitness
- Nutrition background
- Be organized
-Multi task
- Good communication with all age groups
Practice Settings
- Hospitals
- Clinics or wellness centers
-Private Practice
- Universities
Employment Outlook
- Faster than the average 21%
- Due to increased interest in health and sports