About Nutrition
Coach your clients on how to eat well.
Changes in diet can improve athletic performance, boost fitness and improve one’s overall health and wellness. Choose the nutrition concentration at PennWest California, and you can focus your master’s degree in exercise science and health promotion on this important aspect of healthful living.
PennWest California is a leader in online education for exercise science professionals, and its graduate-level nutrition program is based on the most current research. Students learn to create successful nutrition plans and offer coaching and guidance on:
- Advanced nutritional concepts.
- Strategies for changing behavior.
- Applied nutrition for special populations, and more.
Provide nutritional guidance for your clients, patients or athletes.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one-third of U.S. adults are obese – and the demand for qualified professionals in the field of dietetics and nutrition is growing.
Although PennWest California’s nutrition program does not prepare students to become registered dieticians, it does provide advanced education regarding nutrition for professionals in nutrition, fitness, wellness, nursing, coaching, the military and other related fields. The program is also an excellent choice for nutritionists or registered dieticians who wish to pursue a master’s degree.