I have been job changing and now temping for the most part of my working life since leaving University in 2004. I got my degree but quickly decided that the career path wasnt for me. In fact I have never really had any clue about what I actually want to do for a living. Im 26 and seem to go into a job, get bored after 2 years or less and then move on. No progression just a sideways and sometimes downward movement.

Im temping at the moment and I have had a little bit more time to actually think seriously about what it is I really want to do. The Job is easy and it gives me quite a bit of free time. I work 2-10pm mon-thu and 1-8pm friday. Lots of free time in the morning and weekends free.

I think I now have an idea of what I would like to do career wise and have really thought it through for a while. Im seriously interested in Sports Nutrition and was hoping I could do some qualifications and become a registered dietician. Focussing mainly on sports nutrition. It interest's me a great deal, however I dont really know where to start.

Degree is an obvious choice, however most courses dont cater for distance learning and the one at loughborough doesnt allow part time and its a bit to far away. I looked at fees etc as well and they are (for the time being out of my price range) A student loan is a no go too as I am currently paying one back from my current degree.

Does anyone know of any diploma's or taster qualification's available in the field of sports nutrition? Ive had a look at some but they seem pretty straightforward in the sense of 100% coursework self teaching etc Not sure if they will actually help get me into the field I would like to pursue.

Any help appreciated (right time for work whoop de do)

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If you want to be a state registered dietetician then you have to do the degree. I'd contact the universities offering the course and ask them what you can do to enhance your chances of being accepted onto a course. I think all they'll say is maybe a Biology A or AS Level though.

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ok thanks, got A-level Biology so im hoping it will be enough if I decide to do it. Just depends on the funds and time.

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To make any real progress in the Sports Nutrition field you will need a Phd too.

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Just spent the last couple of hours researching it and I will need to do alot of studying. Not sure if it will be possible for me at the moment. I havent got the funds to study again full time and the support in the form of a student loan will be difficult as I have one already.

Do become a registered Dietician requires a 4 year course in nutrition which included a placement. Then a 2 year postgrad course. as mentioned by shut, to progress in sports nutriton a phd is a must.

Lots of thinking to do in the next couple of weeks. If I am going to do it- next year seems more likely as there isnt enough time to sort everything for september

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