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UAB Performance Nutrition Internship
Internship Terms
Fall, Spring, or Summer Semester (Internship dates coincide with most semester long programs.)
Internship Description
Internship responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Assisting the UAB Sports Dietitian with:
- Food preparation
- Nutrition education presentations
- Diet analysis using nutrition software
- Nutrition education material development
- Social media management
- Attend various home pre-game and post-game meals as needed
- Individual fueling recommendations based on sport, training intensity, goals, and food allergies/intolerances
- Individual Nutrition Counseling
- Body Composition Assessment
- Monitoring of student-athlete hydration
- Development of travel and competition menu planning
- Grocery store tours
- Complete handouts on several position papers before beginning
- Attend weekly nutrition journal club meetings
- Complete readings and assignments based on Advanced Sports Nutrition by Dr. Dan Benardot
Qualifications
- A strong desire to pursue a career in the field of Sports Nutrition.
- Applicants are preferred to be working towards completion of a degree in nutrition or exercise science.
- Competent in coursework relating to the field of nutrition and athletic performance.
- Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Hard-working and professional.
- Must possess a desire to learn.
Compensation
This is an unpaid internship.
Duration
Interns are expected to stay for the entire duration of the internship (semester) unless other arrangements have been made.
Apply
To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to the following:Christian Behrens - UAB Athletics Sports Dietitian behrensc@uab.edu
