Sports and Exercise Nutrition   [Archived Catalog]
2019-2020 Academic Catalog and Student Handbook with Spring Addendum
   

IFN 5663 - Sports and Exercise Nutrition


This course explores the roles of macro and micronutrients in fueling energy systems and applies this knowledge to make nutritional recommendations for physically active persons, with considerations for intense training and competition. Examination of popular performance enhancing/ergogenic aids and the fundamentals of energy balance, exercise and weight control are discussed. Prerequisite(s): IFN 5520  (or evidence of an undergraduate or graduate level nutrition science course). 3 credit(s)
Offered: SU - Term A Course Length: 8 weeks No RC requirement