College is right around the corner for me and I'm definitely extremely interested in nutrition and personal training. There is very little information around about the best choices in order to be successful in this field.
Here is my plan:
Major: 4 year degree in Exercise Kinesiology
Minor: Health Promotions
Add Ons- A&P 1&2, Intro to Microbiology, and Organic Chem for prerequisites
Post-Grad:
Master of Science in Nutrition
Obtain ISSN Sports Nutrition Certification
Obtain Personal Training Certification
If there is anyone out there with experience in this field I would love to hear any tips or opinions that you have.
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01-27-2010, 07:51 PM #1
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Best route to careers in nutrition/personal training
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01-27-2010, 08:26 PM #4
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idk, I was thinking of Phd in Nutrition but I don't think that would apply to a profession I would enjoy. I was just posting this for any pointers or advice someone could give me that could benefit me in any way. I know the best way to learn about a career is to talk to those who are involved in it.
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01-27-2010, 08:29 PM #6
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Thanks, I actually already read that series as well as Girth Control. Alan is fantastic and knows what he's talking about. However, he was a bit unclear in that series as to the best choices for a nutrition career, but was extremely helpful because he detailed his journey through the ranks and I certainly learned a lot.
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01-27-2010, 08:33 PM #7
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Yes, this was an issue of mine also, however it appears that the industry is definitely growing and the potential jobs should increase in the field. The worst case scenario for me would to become a basic personal trainer at a local YMCA or something. You're pretty much guarunteed a job right now and most gyms near me are hiring for any PT's with minimal knowlege they can hire. The degree in kinesiology should only separate you from the pack and land you a better job.
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01-27-2010, 10:29 PM #8
It's all about WHAT you're thinking of doing as a job. Not specifically - but what it would entail (i.e. consulting like a PT, Dietician - clinical or not, nutritionist etc....). I'm in the program now myself and from people who have graduated and saw the job market, my advice was the same from everyone -- get a nutrition degree that allows you to sit for the dietician certification. Also a minor or double major in kin. or exercise science etc....would seperate you from the pack for sure.
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01-28-2010, 01:04 PM #9
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Yes, that's the difficult part, I am unsure of what I want to do exactly. All I know is that I want to be something involved in the field of nutrition and atheltics. Whether that be hands on training, speaking to ppl about nutrition or writing articles for magazines or online sites I don't know yet. I hope that with what I plan to do I'll be ready to do just about anything in my intended general field.
I don't know if I'll become and R.D yet, you think that's essential?"Bodybuilding is much like any other sport. To be successful, you must dedicate yourself 100% to your training, diet and mental approach." - Arnold Schwarzenegger
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