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Beth-El College of
Nursing & Health Sciences
University of Colorado
at
Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 255-4422
(719) 255-4416 FAX
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 - 4:30

 

Master of Science: Sport Nutrition

Printable MS Sport Nutrition Thesis Option rev 02252009 | Printable MS Sport Nutrition NON-Thesis Option rev 02252009

Graduate Student Aid & Scholarships 2008-2009 | Non-Resident Scholarship 2008-2009

Program Description

The Master of Science degree in Sport Nutrition is designed to prepare registered dietitians (RDs or RD eligible) and/or nationally and internationally recognized nutritionists.
  • Non-RD students with a strong dual background in exercise science and nutrition are also eligible to apply to this program.
  • IOC Sport Nutrition Diploma graduates will receive up to 9 credits for their coursework (please send your diploma). Depending on the student, projects, and practical work IOC Sport Nutrition Graduates may be able to finish their Master of Science Program in 1 year. The application process for IOC Sport Nutrition Diploma graduates is the same as for the regular track. Please send a copy of your IOC diploma in your application materials along with other materials listed below under the general program.
  • Graduates are prepared to take leadership roles in providing nutrition services to high school, collegiate, recreational, elite, and professional athletes and active individual of all sports and genders.
  • This degree prepares students for the Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD) Examination offered to RDs through the Commission for Dietetic Registration (CDR) of the American Dietetic Association (ADA).
  • This program also aims to provide international experiences and collaborations through a newly created network of Professionals in Nutrition for Exercise and Sport (PINES; www.sportsoracle.com). 
  • The degree offers students 3 degree tracks:

Our program is currently offered on-site only. In the future, online options may exist. Keep checking our website.

Program Objectives

The goal of the Master of Sciences in Sport Nutrition is to provide students the learning experiences that encompass the scientific and practical principles of nutrition for exercise and sport. Students acquire the knowledge and skill necessary for evidence-based applications and competencies of sports dietitians, working with athletes and active individuals in a variety of settings. Specifically, students in the sport nutrition graduate program will be prepared to:
  1. Work as a sports dietitian/sport nutritionist in the setting where exercise and sport science services are offered or requested (e.g., traditional settings: teams, clubs, community groups, fitness and wellness centers, research teams, individuals; nontraditional settings: military, fire fighters, police)
  2. Plan and program sport-specific nutrition services for individuals, teams, and groups
  3. Screen, assess, follow up, and monitor athletes and active individuals in a variety of settings, integrating both nutrition and sport science principles and skills
  4. Effectively integrate nutritional interventions into the annual training and competition plan of athletes at the elite and professional level
  5. Provide sport nutrition education to active youth in community settings (e.g., schools, after-school programs, clubs)
  6. Provide sport nutrition services and programs to University recreation centers, active students, faculty, staff, and student athletes
  7. Provide nutrition education and services to exercising individuals and active community groups with focus on health promotion, fitness, weight maintenance and loss, and disease prevention
  8. Counsel athletes and active individuals in a variety of settings
  9. Work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in a variety of sports and their clinical settings 
  10. Effectively use scientific knowledge and evidence-based principles in evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting client/patient data
  11. Apply knowledge and skill consistent with the American Dietetic Association’s Standards of Practice (SOP) and Standards of Professional Performance (SOPPs) for Sports Dietitians
  12. Plan, conduct, analyze, and interpret research in the field of nutrition for exercise and sport
  13. Teach nutrition for exercise and sport using experiential learning opportunities (e.g., recovery workshops w/ food and food preparation; shopping at grocery stores, cooking classes to improve skill in the kitchen; gardening as effective weight loss strategy)
  14. Plan food service and catering for individuals, teams, and community groups at sporting events, fund-raisers, and camps
  15. Work with industry to establish socially and ethically responsible partnerships for individuals, teams, and groups
  16. Synthesize scientific data and translate into practically meaningful information through a variety of communication channels (e.g., electronic and written materials, website development and hosting, audio-visuals, writing for magazines)

 

Master of Science Sport Nutrition Thesis Option – 33 Credit Hours
Suggested Course Sequence

First Year
Fall
HSCI 601 Graduate Seminar 1
HSCI 702 Clinical Research Applications 3
HSCI 406/506 Sport Nutrition 3
HSCI 604 Advanced Behavior Change 3
Total Fall   10
Spring
BIOL 530 Advanced Exercise Physiology OR
BIOL 579 Laboratory Methods in Exercise Physiology
3
HSCI 703 Statistics 3
HSCI XXX Elective 3
Total Spring   9
Second Year
Fall
HSCI XXX Clinical Sport Nutrition and Research 4
HSCI 700 Thesis 3
Total Fall 7
 
Spring
 
HSCI 700 Thesis 3
HSCI XXX Elective 4
Total Spring   7
TOTAL Credits   33 credits
Electives
HSCI 615 Health Sciences Internship (Exercise/Sport Nutrition) 3
HSCI 606 Advanced Program Planning and Implementation 3
HSCI 503 Sport Specific Training Principles and Techniques 3
HSCI XXX Food, Culture, Community, and Health  3
HSCI XXX Dietary Supplements 3
HSCI XXX Special Topics in Health Sciences (Exercise/Sport Nutrition) 1
BIOL 555 Biomechanics/Kinesiology 3

 

Applied Sport Nutrition w/ Project + Comprehensive Exam – 33 Credit Hours
OR
Applied Sport Nutrition w/ Comprehensive + Practical Competency Exam
– 33 Credit Hours
Suggested Course Sequence

First Year
Fall
HSCI 601 Graduate Seminar 1
HSCI 702 Clinical Research Applications 3
HSCI 604 Advanced Behavior Change 3
HSCI 406/506 Sport Nutrition 3
Total Fall 10
Spring  
BIOL 530 Advanced Exercise Physiology OR
BIOL 579 Laboratory Methods in Exercise Physiology
3
HSCI XXX Elective 3
HSCI 703 Statistics 3
Total Spring   9
Second Year
Fall
HSCI XXX Clinical Sport Nutrition and Research 4
HSCI Elective 3
Total Fall    7
Spring
HSCI XXX Elective 4
HSCI 615 Health Sciences Internship 3
Total Spring      7
TOTAL Credits   33
Electives
HSCI 606 Advanced Program Planning and Implementation 3
HSCI 503 Sport Specific Training Principles and Techniques 3
HSCI XXX Food, Culture, Community, and Health 3
HSCI XXX Dietary Supplements 3
HSCI XXX Special Topics in Health Sciences (Exercise/Sport Nutrition) 1
BIOL 555 Biomechanics/Kinesiology 3

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines: SUMMER : April 1st of each year
FALL: June 1st of each year
SPRING: November 1st of each year

Admission to the MS Sport Nutrition program requires that the student meet the following requirements: Students may only enroll in the Master of Science in Sport Nutrition Program in the fall of each year. International students must observe application deadlines listed under International Admissions. International students must show proof of proficient use and knowledge of the English language (TOEFL Test) .

Other Requirements:

  • RD or RD eligible if applicable (certificate or letter of proof required) Or exercise physiology undergraduate or graduate degree with minor or emphasis in nutrition  
  • Internationally recognized nutritionist if applicable (international standards; letter of proof required)
  • Bachelor Degree from an accredited College or University
  • Undergraduate or graduate exercise physiology course
  • Undergraduate or graduate general biochemistry course 
  • Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above
  • A GRE entrance exam is required for all students, and for international students the TOEFL test is also required
  • Applicants must submit Parts I and II of the graduate application form
    • Signed in-state tuition form if applicable
    • 3 letters of reference
    • Selective service form if applicable
    • 2 copies of OFFICIAL transcripts and a non-refundable application fee of US $ 60.00
    • Downloadable or online forms available at http://www.uccs.edu/~gradschl/app/
      • Please send an email to Nanna L. Meyer (nmeyer2@uccs.edu)  and Hope Hoch (hhoch@uccs.edu) when you filed and submitted the online application. This helps us track your application.
Tuition Assistance:

Contact Persons

Admissions

Hope Hoch
MS Sport Nutrition Program
Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
719.255.4421
719.255.4416 FAX
hhoch@uccs.edu

Sport Nutrition Advising

Nanna Meyer, PhD, RD, CSSD
Assistant Professor Health Sciences
Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Phone: 719.255.3760
Fax: 719.255.4416
nmeyer2@uccs.edu

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