Sports & Performance Nutrition

Catalog description

Through contextualizing the history of sports from ancient times to modern day, students will analyze how athletic training, performance, and recovery is supported through a foundational understanding of nutritional concepts including (but not limited to): macronutrient modifications to meet energy needs (Carbohydrate Loading, Protein's Anabolic Window, the rise of Keto Diets, etc.), micronutrients and hydration considerations (multivitamins, sports beverages/electrolytes, weight cutting, etc.), gender-based nutritional concerns (RED-S/female athlete triad, body composition variations, etc.), and ergogenic aids (supplements, doping/banned substances, etc.). Throughout the course, students will critique and discuss the differences in information provided by lay source materials, controlled clinical research publications, and on-field / in game strategies. Ultimately, this course is designed to give students a broad overview of the complexities of nutrition for enhancing sports performance and provide evidence-based guidelines for where/when/how new athletic milestones can be achieved through nutritional intervention. Recommended Preparation: NTRN 200S . Prereq: NTRN 201 .