EXSC 446 - Sports Nutrition

Description:
Integration and application of scientifically based nutrition and exercise physiology principles that support and enhance performance and good health. EXSC 446 and NUTR 446 are cross-listed courses; students may not receive credit for both.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisite: NUTR 101 and (CHEM 113 or EXSC 450).

Credits: (3)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify energy systems utilized during physical activity.
Demonstrate knowledge related to macronutrient, micronutrient, and fluid requirements based on type of physical activity.
Demonstrate how to locate, interpret, evaluate and use professional literature to make ethical evidence-based practice decisions.
Identify the relationship between dietary intake and exercise performance.
Identify proposed mechanisms and theories behind various popular ergogenic aids.

Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
2/5/2015

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