{
  "college": "miracosta-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Nutrition",
  "id": "nutrition--fitness-nutrition-specialist-certificate-of-proficiency",
  "name": "Fitness Nutrition Specialist",
  "award": "Certificate of Proficiency",
  "department": "nutrition",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/nutrition/",
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "This certificate provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully work with clients and athletes seeking basic nutritional guidance and to fight the battle against global obesity. It is designed for students currently working on or holding the Personal Fitness Trainer Certificate of Achievement. Upon completion of the certificate program, students may consider sitting for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Fitness Nutrition Specialist exam, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Lifestyle & Weight Management Coach exam, and/or the International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) Sports Nutrition Specialist exam.\n\n##### Program Student Learning Outcome\n\nUpon completion of this program, students will be able to counsel healthy clients on basic nutritional guidelines and on weight loss."
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      "title": "Course Requirements",
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          "text": "Required courses:"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "NUTR 100",
          "title": "Nutrition Today",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "KINE 204",
          "title": "Techniques and Analysis of Fitness and Weight Training",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "NUTR 105",
          "title": "Human Performance and Sports Nutrition",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HEAL 205",
          "title": "Integrative Health and Wellness",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "NUTR 108",
          "title": "Cultural Aspects of Foods and Nutrition",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "total",
          "text": "Total Units",
          "units": "12"
        }
      ]
    }
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}