Course Details

This course introduces the essentials of human nutrition for health and emphasizes the roles of key nutrients for athletic performance. This foundational material will be applied to athletic performance including adaptation and recommendations for training and competition. Nutrient recommendations will be reviewed for specific types of sports, exercise and other athletic concerns. The metabolic basis for sports nutrition recommendations is examined.

Prerequisite: EXCM 201, CHEM 102 & CHEM 112.