NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
Successful completion of the programme and NASM requirements leads to the Certified Nutrition Coach credential from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
NASM certification · Online course
NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
Build evidence-based nutrition knowledge and coaching skills with NASM’s self-paced online programme. Learn nutrition science, behaviour change and communication with HFS Academy UAE.
Coach with evidence and care
The curriculum includes a dedicated scope-of-practice section and focuses on nutrition coaching, behaviour change and communication. A coaching credential is not a medical or dietetics licence and does not authorise diagnosis or treatment.
Who this course is for
Fitness professionals and aspiring nutrition coaches who want to understand nutrition science and help clients develop sustainable food-related habits within an appropriate professional scope.
The programme is self-paced and can be started at a time that suits the learner.
What you will learn
- Evidence-based nutrition, energy balance and metabolism
- Protein, carbohydrates, dietary fats, alcohol and micronutrients
- Hydration, nutrient timing and supplements
- Food preferences and influences on dietary habits
- Behaviour change, coaching, communication and motivational interviewing
- Goal setting, dietary assessment and nutrition coaching
Study online at your own pace
Access the digital course using a phone, tablet or computer. Learning materials include a digital book, infographics, short videos, knowledge checks and exam-preparation questions.
The course and video transcripts are in English. Course access lasts five years. HFS Academy notes that some learners may complete the self-guided material in as little as four weeks; actual study time varies.
Certification
After completing the course and meeting NASM’s requirements, you receive the NASM Certified Nutrition Coach certificate. The final exam is a multiple-choice test.
This programme awards a NASM nutrition-coaching credential and is separate from the NASM Certified Personal Trainer course.
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Course fee and enrolment
Contact HFS Academy UAE for the current course fee and available payment options. Your 10% course discount will be available when enrolment opens.
Frequently asked questions
How long do I have access to the online course?
HFS Academy provides five years of access to the online course content.
What language is the course in?
The online course and video transcripts are in English.
How long does the course take?
The course is self-paced. HFS Academy notes that some learners can complete the self-guided material in as little as four weeks; this is an indicative shortest timeframe, not a guaranteed completion period.
What does the certification cover?
The course covers nutrition science, behaviour change strategies and nutrition coaching. NASM’s curriculum also addresses the nutrition coach’s scope of practice.
Does this qualify me as a dietitian or medical nutrition professional?
No. This is a nutrition-coaching programme. It does not confer a medical or dietetics licence or permission to diagnose or treat health conditions.
Build a broader coaching foundation
Explore the NASM Certified Personal Trainer programme and its fitness assessment and exercise-programming curriculum.