NDFS 310
Nutrition and Metabolism in Sports and Exercise
Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Science
College of Life Sciences
Course Description
Scientific basis for the role of nutrition in human performance. Critical evaluation of popular practices; making optimal food choices for physical activity.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Note
This course was formerly named Sports Nutrition.
Title
Nutrition and Physical Performance
Learning Outcome
Students will apply their current understanding of nutrition to aspects of physical performance. Describe the factors (exercise intensity, duration, substrate availability and endocrine) that affect energy utilization.
Title
Scientific Research and Evaluation
Learning Outcome
Search, interpret, and summarize original scientific information. Evaluate nutritional claims for scientific accuracy.
Title
Nutrition Recommendations for Physical Activity
Learning Outcome
Apply evidence-based nutrition recommendations for sports and exercise in real or hypothetical situations.
