Sports Nutrition

Catalog description

This course is designed to advance the individual's knowledge of sports nutrition and its effect on athletic performance for a variety of age levels. Individuals will examine through scientific inquiry the fundamentals of macro and micronutrients, fluids, ergogenic and vitamin supplementation, weight management, energy planning for specific sport implementation, and the effects of proper nutrition on physical activity. Special attention will be given to understanding key scientific factors that influence individualized and group programming.