Careers and Students
This section contains career information focusing on SCAN’s practice areas plus a section devoted to students.
Career Tips
The Career Tip Sheets were developed by SCAN members who work in sports dietetics, wellness, cardiovascular health, and the prevention and treatment of disordered eating and eating disorders.
• Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders
Looking to hire a SCAN Dietitian? Search here.
Career Information
For more career information, check the ADACareerLink section of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) website: www.eatright.org.
Read this excellent article on branding, Stein K. Brand Name Dietetics, Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 2004.
Sports Nutrition Education Programs
Looking for a sports nutrition education program? SCAN maintains an up-to-date list of BS, MS, PhD and online programs as well as dietetic internships that have a focus on sports nutrition. Access the list here.
For general information about becoming a registered dietitian (RD) or a dietetic technician (DTR), contact the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) here.
SCAN Grants and Scholarships
Information about SCAN grants and scholarships can be found here.
Student Corner
Student Corner features interviews with SCAN student members. If you would like share your experiences in sports nutrition, wellness, cardiovascular health, or disordered eating and eating disorders, contact the Student Corner Coordinator.
Latest Student Corner Interview
Jackie Yacenda
Student - Foods & Nutrition BS/MS
'09-'11 President - Nutrition & Wellness Club
The College of Saint Elizabeth Morristown, New Jersey
I am a 30 year-old student-for-life! This is my third time back at school. I initially received my undergraduate degree, a BA in Graphic Arts/Digital Design, in 2003 from The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. I played both soccer and basketball there at the Division III level. After graduation I moved home to New Jersey for 6 months but I knew I needed to branch out, so I returned to DC. I had missed being in a team setting and I craved being on a soccer team (soccer was my #1, despite my mother's effort to make me the female version of Shaq). I contacted my former coach at Catholic U. and started as the assistant coach for the women's soccer team. I went back to school at George Washington University for event planning and management and in two years received a master’s certificate.