Sports Nutrition || Fall23

This course provides an introduction to nutrition for health and athletic performance. After taking this course, students will be able to: 

1. Understand and apply basic principles and concepts in the biological sciences by describing the nutrition guidelines for exercise pertaining to timing of intake and quality of food choices for: a. Calories b. Carbohydrates c. Protein d. Micronutrients e. Fluids.

2. Describe basic assessment of an athlete’s nutritional needs while training and competing in sport events.

3. Understand and apply the process for developing a nutritionally appropriate meal plan for exercise.

4. Identify and critically assess ethical and societal issues in science in relationship to the use of ergogenic aids. 

5. Identify appropriate interventions for weight management and eating disorders pertaining to exercise.