Qualification Pathways

Accreditation for Education Providers

There are two registration tiers, each mapped to a defined set of knowledge and performance evidence. Education providers can align their curriculum to these competencies so graduates are ready to register with the SNA.

How to apply

Application Process

For education providers and institutes seeking course accreditation — here's what to expect.

1

Map Your Curriculum

Align your course units to the SNA knowledge and performance competencies for the relevant tier.

2

Submit Application

Complete the provider application form with your institution and program details.

3

Provide Documentation

Upload unit outlines, assessment methods, and evidence of practice-hour supervision.

4

Review & Assessment

Our accreditation panel reviews your program against the evidence requirements for the chosen tier.

5

Accreditation Granted

Approved programs are listed as SNA-accredited, so your graduates are eligible to register.

Timeframe & Fees

Indicative Timeframe

Application acknowledgedWithin 5 business days
Curriculum & documentation review4–6 weeks
Panel assessment & outcome2–3 weeks
End-to-end (typical)8–10 weeks

Accreditation Fees

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Application fee$X,XXX
Per-program assessment$X,XXX
Annual maintenance$X,XXX / yr
Re-accreditation cycleEvery 3 years
Registration Tiers

Two Pathways to Register

Each tier is mapped to a defined set of knowledge and performance evidence graduates must meet.

Provisional Registration

For practitioners who hold a relevant qualification and are beginning to practise in sports nutrition. Requires acquired Provisional Knowledge Evidence and Provisional Performance Evidence listed below, from an accredited education provider, university, or institute; or completion of the Graduate Certificate in Sports Nutrition (11378NAT).

Open Registration

For practitioners delivering sports nutrition as their primary scope of practice. Requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with coverage and completion of the Open Knowledge Evidence and Open Performance Evidence listed below, from an accredited education institute or university; or completion of the Graduate Diploma in Sports Nutrition.

Evidence Requirements

Provisional Knowledge Evidence

  • Exercise and biochemistry
  • Nutrition physiology
  • Exercise physiology
  • Applied exercise physiology
  • Introductory research methods
  • Sports nutrition theory
  • Behaviour change and communication science
  • Business for nutrition service providers
Credit Mapping by Degree Background
Your Background Competencies Likely Covered Competencies Still to Demonstrate
Your Background
Nutrition degree
Competencies Likely Covered
  • Nutrition physiology
  • Introductory research methods
  • Behaviour change and communication science
Competencies Still to Demonstrate
  • Exercise and biochemistry
  • Exercise physiology
  • Applied exercise physiology
  • Sports nutrition theory
  • Business for nutrition service providers
  • Practice150 hours of sports nutrition client practice, including a sustained load of 5+ clients for >6 months
Your Background
Exercise / Sports Science degree
Competencies Likely Covered
  • Exercise and biochemistry
  • Exercise physiology
  • Applied exercise physiology
  • Introductory research methods
Competencies Still to Demonstrate
  • Nutrition physiology
  • Sports nutrition theory
  • Behaviour change and communication science
  • Business for nutrition service providers
  • Practice150 hours of sports nutrition client practice, including a sustained load of 5+ clients for >6 months
Your Background
No relevant degree
Requires a relevant Bachelor's degree (exercise or nutrition based) or Graduate Certificate in Sports Nutrition as a minimum
Competencies Likely Covered
  • None assumed
Competencies Still to Demonstrate
  • All Provisional Knowledge Evidence (8 areas)
  • Practice150 hours of sports nutrition client practice, including a sustained load of 5+ clients for >6 months

Not sure which pathway fits your qualifications?

Our team can review your degree and experience against the evidence requirements and point you to the right registration tier — or the gaps to close first.

Talk to our team Register with SNA