COURSE OVERVIEW

Building on the nutrition foundations introduced in personal trainer certifications, the Certified Exercise Nutrition Specialist (CENS) empowers fitness professionals to apply evidence-based nutrition strategies with real clients. The two-level program starts with Level 1: Exercise Nutrition Coach (Science & Application), teaching practical methods to help clients make healthier, culturally-appropriate, and sustainable food choices while considering convenience and meal prep. Level 2: Exercise Nutrition Coach (Goal-Specific Strategies & Coaching) takes it further, equipping trainers to design personalized, goal-focused nutrition plans for muscle gain, fat loss, strength, endurance, and team sports, while refining coaching skills to navigate client needs and barriers.

Completion of Level 2 also grants access to a comprehensive online self-study course by industry expert Fabio Comana, allowing in-depth exploration of complex nutrition concepts at your own pace. After finishing the course and passing the exam, participants earn the FEA Certified Exercise Nutrition Specialist credential, officially recognizing their expertise in evidence-based exercise nutrition coaching.

COURSE Objectives

• Apply Goal-Specific Nutrition Strategies – Deliver evidence-based nutrition approaches tailored to diverse client goals, including muscle gain, fat loss, strength and power development, endurance, and team sports performance.
• Strengthen Coaching Competency – Use advanced coaching skills to uncover client needs, even when goals are unclear or not fully expressed, and guide them effectively toward achievable outcomes.
• Coach for Sustainable Results – Develop personalized nutrition coaching strategies that consider client preferences, lifestyles, and barriers to build adherence and deliver long-term, impactful results.

COurse nature (category 4)

This is an advanced continuing education course intended for personal trainers or qualified fitness practitioners who have also completed prior levels of training in the specific subject area. This course consists of only online self-learning components.