Fitness Nutrition Certification

Accreditation

ISSA is proud to be nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).

The DETC is a non-profit educational association that has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for over 50 years. ISSA will stand by and support you while you earn your training credentials.

Included with your Course

All the materials you need to obtain a Fitness Nutrition Certification is included for one price.

	Hardcopy and Online Main Course Text Specialist in Fitness Nutrition Certification (478 pages). By mastering both the basic nutritional science (Section I) and the applied art of fitness nutrition (Section II), you will have the keys to emerge as the dominant fitness professional in your area.
	Student Workbook The easy-to-follow nutrition text is complemented by an intuitive Student Workbook. Study exercises guide you through the main text and solidify vital concepts in fitness nutrition.
	Questionnaires and Assessment Tools More than 20 pages of questionnaires and assessment tools allow you to direct each individual client on the right path to health and wellness.
	Section Quizzes Section quizzes allow you to test your understanding of the material. As you progress, you're not only preparing for your final exam, you're preparing for your professional practice.
	Online and Home Study Exam ISSA's certification exam solidifies your proficiency as a fitness professional. Choose a paper-and-pencil exam or utilize our secure online testing portal. No-cost Retest (if necessary)
	Online Student Forum Our online forum is where you can post client or business challenges and receive guidance from our on-staff Master Trainers and members of the ISSA family worldwide.
	Online Exercise Lab (250 animated exercises!) ISSA and Hyperstrike provide you with an exclusive online exercise lab. 3D animation and three different angles ensure that proper form and technique are a breeze!
	Free Professional Website All ISSA members get a free website to support their fitness careers online. Five pages of professionally designed, easily editable, fully hosted content is included. Choose from nine designs and put your best face forward online! Domestic students only.
	Unlimited Educational Support All ISSA students have access to unlimited educational support. If you have questions about the course materials, our on-staff professors can guide you through. This support continues even after you earn your certification.

About the Course

ISSA's Fitness Nutrition Certification covers the art and science of fitness nutrition, and includes practical steps to getting results for your clients. Topics include...

• Food Intake, Digestion, and Absorption
• Energy Transformation and Metabolism
• Macronutrients and Micronutrients
• Collecting and Evaluating Client Information
• Designing Individualized Nutrition Strategies
• Outcome-based Nutrition Coaching

How it Works

You have up to 8 months from the date of enrollment to complete your course. However, you may complete the course as quickly or as slowly as you would like within that 8 month period. It takes the average ISSA student 10 weeks to get certified. Once you enroll online today, follow these simple three steps: