Master of Science in Nutrition with a Specialization in Sport Nutrition
Maximize athletes’ performance and deepen your knowledge of nutrition in this fast-growing field.
Program Overview
Learn more about our M.S. in Nutrition – Sport Nutrition
Build a strong career and help others optimize their athletic performance with an online M.S. in Nutrition – Sport Nutrition. This accelerated program is ideal if you aspire to provide sound sports nutrition information to athletes and others who are physically active.
You will learn to expertly analyze diet and health status, assess nutritional deficiencies, and provide evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle guidance. Coursework includes theoretical and practical concepts for the development and monitoring of training programs for strength, fitness and conditioning; weight management; and an examination of the scientific method and its application to the study of nutrition-based research.
Research shows that nutrition has a tremendous impact on sports performance. Demand for nutritionists is expected to grow 11% through 2030, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The credentials you gain from this sport nutrition program can be applied to a variety of settings, including personal training; rehabilitation; and the food, beverage and supplement industry. Sports nutritionists have the training and flexibility to work in fitness clubs, private practices and hospitals, or as consultants for professional athletes and professional athletic teams.
If you are currently a registered dietician, you can receive up to 3 credit hours in the sport nutrition program.
If you are interested in taking the Registration Exam for Dietitian Nutritionist, a Dietetic Internship track is available for those who qualify. Spaces are limited. For more information, please email [email protected].
In this M.S. in Nutrition, you will:
- Gain a deeper understanding of strength, fitness and conditioning training programs
- Research weight management and discover strategies for reducing obesity
- Study the human organism and the role and effects of physical activity
- Explore eating disorders: from identification and cause to treatment and prevention
- Gain expertise in how to improve athletic performance and physical activity
- Gain a deeper understanding of strength, fitness and conditioning training programs
- Research weight management and discover strategies for reducing obesity
- Study the human organism and the role and effects of physical activity
- Explore eating disorders: from identification and cause to treatment and prevention
- Gain expertise in how to improve athletic performance and physical activity
Career outcomes for the M.S. in Nutrition – Sport Nutrition program include:
- Personal Trainer (private training or athletic club)
- Coach or Sport Trainer
- Sport Nutritionist
- Private Chef
- Rehabilitation Coach
- Personal Trainer (private training or athletic club)
- Coach or Sport Trainer
- Sport Nutritionist
- Private Chef
- Rehabilitation Coach
Tuition
Our budget-friendly tuition can be paid as you go
Below is the tuition breakdown for the online M.S. in Nutrition – Sport Nutrition. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|
| M.S. Nutrition – Sport Nutrition | $342 | $10,262 |
*University fees are included in the tuition listed. University fees are able to be covered by Financial Aid if you choose to apply and are qualified.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
In addition to textbooks, some courses may require ancillary course materials that may range up to $150 each. Use of additional resources are at the discretion of each professor.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, contact a Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Financial Aid
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Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
When can you start?
Our online M.S. in Nutrition – Sport Nutrition features multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
| 8 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2 | 10/14/24 | 9/23/24 | 9/30/24 | 10/7/24 | 12/12/24 |
| Spring I | 1/16/25 | 12/26/24 | 1/2/25 | 1/9/25 | 3/7/25 |
| Spring II | 3/17/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/3/25 | 3/10/25 | 5/7/25 |
| Summer I | 5/29/25 | 5/8/25 | 5/15/25 | 5/20/25 | 7/31/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/21/25 | 8/7/25 | 8/7/25 | 8/15/25 | |
| Fall 2 | 9/29/25 | 9/15/25 | 9/15/25 | 9/23/25 |
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Admissions
Requirements for our sport nutrition program
Lamar University’s online programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please review the admission guidelines carefully. For specific questions or more details, view our admission FAQs.
Admission Requirements:
- Online Application
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or Nutrition
- Cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Submit your application and one-time $25 application fee online
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited university is required
- A cumulative GPA of 2.5
Co-Requisite Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the necessary prerequisites as prescribed for the Master of Science in Nutrition – Sport Nutrition. In some instances, leveling coursework may be required if undergraduate course transcripts do not provide sufficient evidence for successful mastery of cognitive and/or practical applied skills and abilities as related to the program. All leveling courses are taken online.
*All applicants must submit official transcript(s) indicating: 1) The conferred bachelor's or master's degree as required for the program of application from a regionally accredited US institution or its equivalent. 2) The transcript of the most recent attendance if it differs from the institution of the conferred degree. This requirement applies regardless of the length of time in attendance and regardless of whether credit was earned or is desired. However, if a department or program wishes to review additional transcripts from prior attendance for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing. Students must be eligible to re-enter all colleges and universities previously attended. Failure to disclose previous college attendance is justification for revocation of acceptance and dismissal from Lamar University.
Send all required documents to:
Lamar University Online Admissions
PO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to [email protected]
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Courses
Here's what you'll learn in our online sport nutrition program
The M.S. in Nutrition – Sport Nutrition online program consists of 10 courses (30 credit hours), which includes 9 hours of core coursework, 18 hours of concentration courses in nutrition and kinesiology, and 3 hours of electives. There is no clinical requirement.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) can receive up to 3 hours graduate credit in the M.S. in Nutrition program. Proof of current RDN registration must be provided to the M.S. in Nutrition program director after acceptance into the program to receive credit. The 3 credit hours in lieu of coursework credit hours can be earned from one of the following courses:
- NUTR 5309 – The Energy Nutrients
- NUTR 5332 – Vitamins & Minerals
Sports Nutrition Concentration: Required Kinesiology Courses (9 hours)
