Sports Nutritionist
Tyler Miller
Occupation and Description
A sports nutritionist works with athletes to help them reach their goals in performance and healthy size and weight. They educate athletes on how and what they should eat. They also create meal plans to help athletes or even teams maximize their potential on the field.
Certification Necessary
- 2 years experience in nutrition counseling
- Registered Dietitian
- Pass CSSD test to become certified for 5 years
Daily Activities
- Counsel and educate athletes and teams on proper nutrition
- Make personalized meal plans
- Work with eating disorder patients to help track eating habits
- Documents nutrition of team or athlete
Education Necessary
- Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Nutrition
- Master's in nutrition or exercise physiology
Income
- Average Pay: $56,950
- Low: $35,040
- High: $79,840
Necessary Skills
- Good Communication
- Good presentation and counseling skills
- Self motivated and able to work independently
- Knowledge of nutrition and energy needs
Setting
- Most Common: Professional or Collegiate Sports Teams
- Work set hours
- Hired Privately by Professional Athletes
- Hired to talk to school's sports teams to educate on nutrition
Job Outlook
- Projected to grow 16% in 10 years
- Much faster than most other occupations
- Large growth of nutritionists for elderly and obese compared to athletic nutritionist
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