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Nutrition for Sports & Performance

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.
University Hall Y02-2110 3 $1984 (guest students)
Date
9/3/24 - 12/13/24
Time
Fr 1p.m. – 3:45p.m.
Location
University Hall Y02-2110
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$1984 (guest students)

Description

This course examines the interaction between nutrition, exercise, and athletic performance. Weeks include the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of nutrition as it relates to exercise performance. Lectures cover current research on nutritional needs in response to exercise including: fluids, energy nutrient requirements and caloric distribution, supplementation, ergogenic aids, pre/post event recommendations. A strong foundation of bioenergetics for sports competition will be emphasized.

Prerequisites

EHS 150 (grade of C or higher) EHS Students Only

This course is closed for registration.

Course Details