Join the only international professional body fully across the occupational standards, practice requirements, and compliance obligations for sports nutrition professionals globally
SNA tracks regulatory requirements so you don't have to. Stay compliant across jurisdictions without the guesswork, so you can focus on your clients.
Membership gives you professional credibility and a clear framework to demonstrate your qualifications and expertise to clients and employers.
Registration makes you eligible to access professional insurance through Arthur J. Gallagher, specifically designed for sports nutrition professionals.
Getting started is straightforward. Here’s what to expect.
Review the registration levels and select the one that matches your qualifications and career stage.
Complete the online application form with your personal and professional details.
Upload your qualifications, transcripts, and any required evidence of practice hours.
Our team reviews your application against the eligibility criteria for your chosen level.
Once approved, you'll receive your accreditation and registry listing. You'll also become eligible to access the insurance product through Gallagher.
For those currently studying an SNA- approved program.
For new graduates entering a 3-year establishment period.
Bachelor’s degree or higher. Full practice rights with the ability to supervise.
You don’t necessarily need to study through the Sports Nutrition Institute. If you already hold a relevant qualification, you may be eligible to register directly.
For practitioners who hold a relevant qualification and want to begin practising in sports nutrition.
Requires completion of the Graduate Certificate in Applied Sports Nutrition (11378NAT), or equivalent coverage of the 4 core units. Provisional accreditation lasts up to 3 years. If sports nutrition becomes your primary income source, you’ll need to progress to Open accreditation. Extensions may be granted case by case for non full time practitioners.
For practitioners delivering sports nutrition as their primary scope of practice, including with high-level amateur and professional athletes.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree or Graduate Diploma (minimum) in a relevant field, with coverage of the 8 core units outlined in SNA accreditation standards. Open accreditation grants full practice rights, the ability to supervise provisional members, and scope to work with high-performance athletes.
Knowledge evidence
Performance evidence
150 hours of sports nutrition client practice, covering:
How this maps to the Graduate Certificate and your background
If you hold a Nutrition degree
Your degree likely covers the nutrition components of Unit 1. You’ll need to complete:
If you hold an Exercise or Sports Science degree
Your degree likely covers the exercise components of Unit 1. You’ll need to complete:
If you don’t hold a relevant degree
You’ll need to complete the full Graduate Certificate, available through SNI:
Knowledge evidence
Performance evidence
500+ hours of sports nutrition client practice with emerging technologies, made up of:
Plus a published literature review in sports nutrition, OR a submitted university-level literature review scoring credit or higher.
How this maps to the Graduate Diploma and your background
If you hold a Nutrition degree
Your degree likely covers the nutrition components of Unit 1. You’ll need to complete:
If you hold an Exercise or Sports Science degree
Your degree likely covers the exercise components of Unit 1. You’ll need to complete:
Open accreditation grants full practice rights, the ability to supervise provisional members, and scope to work with high-level amateur and professional athletes.
Not sure which pathway fits your qualifications?
Explore every registration category available through the Sports Nutrition Association.
For individuals currently enrolled in an SNA-approved sports nutrition program. Student membership provides access to learning resources, community forums, and event discounts while you study.
Designed for fitness professionals who want to provide general sports nutrition guidance within a defined scope. Requires completion of the Sports Nutrition Institute coaching program and 10 hours of continuing professional development per year.
For new graduates of an SNA-approved program entering a 3-year establishment period. Provisional members build their practice hours, receive mentorship, and work toward full Open registration. Includes eligibility for professional insurance (separate product) and public registry listing. Requires 20 hours of continuing professional development per year.
Full accreditation for sports nutritionists holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. Open members have full practice rights, can supervise provisional members, and are listed on the public registry. Requires 20 hours of continuing professional development per year.
For Open-registered members who have completed additional specialty training in areas such as clinical sports nutrition, body composition, or athlete performance. Includes all Open benefits plus a specialty designation on the public registry. Requires 20 hours of continuing professional development per year.
The highest level of recognition within the SNA. Fellowship is awarded to experienced practitioners who have made significant contributions to the sports nutrition profession through practice, education, or research. Requires 20 hours of continuing professional development per year.
For members who are not currently practising but wish to maintain their registration and professional standing. Non-practising members retain access to resources and can reactivate to a practising level when ready to return to the profession.
For professionals already registered with another recognised professional body (such as dietetics or exercise physiology) who wish to add SNA accreditation. Dual registration recognises existing qualifications while providing access to the SNA framework, registry listing, and sports nutrition-specific resources.
Requirements vary based on your region and the registration level you’re applying for.
The minimum qualification level required for registration depends on your region’s occupation standards. The SNA aligns its requirements with local regulatory frameworks to ensure practitioners meet the expectations of their jurisdiction.
Knowledge requirements:
Performance requirements:
Open registration requires all Provisional-level knowledge and performance competencies, plus:
Apply for registration today and join the global network accredited sports nutritions and professionals
