NS 421
Nutrition and Exercise
Spring. 3 credits. Limited enrollment. Prerequisites: BIOAP 311 or NS 341 and NS 115 or 331; nutrition majors or permission of instructor; priority given to seniors. S-U or letter grades. S. Travis.
Examines the interaction between nutrition, exercise, and athletic performance. Topics include the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of nutrition as it relates to exercise performance. Lectures cover current research on nutritional needs in response to exercise, including fluids, energy nutrient requirements and caloric distribution, supplementation, ergogenic aids, pre-/post- event recommendations. Applications to various sports. Critical thinking skills are enhanced by critiques of studies on sports nutrition–related topics and the evaluation of popular sports nutrition claims. Learn educational strategies for communicating with the recreational and professional athlete, coach, and trainer.