Nutrition For Sports Performance

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Overview of the nutritional requirements and the impact on performance in muscle building, endurance and strength training. Includes review of supplements, physiology and nutrition as it relates to the field of human performance. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Prerequisite(s): SCI 10500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND FM 16800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND FN 26100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND FN 30300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Course Learning Outcomes 1. Define and describe five instances showing the importance of nutritional science to exercise physiology as it relates to athletic performance in nutrition laboratory settings. 2. Integrate awareness of the importance of respecting the nutritional sciences in the biological and physiological processes that take place in collegiate and professional athletes. 3. Understand the importance of scientific foundations to sports performance for athletes and for themselves. View Class Schedule