Nutrition and Food Sciences: Fitter, Faster, Stronger

Introductory level special topics courses.

Asynchronous online; May 19th-June 13th; Special Topics courses cannot carry CC designations

The goal of this course is to introduce students to the importance of nutrition and exercise for overall health and athletic performance. The course will explore a variety of exercise and nutrition-related topics including principles of a healthy diet and exercise routine, practical application of nutrition knowledge, pre-exercise eating, proper hydration, recovery, weight management, supplementation, and strategies to implement knowledge to bring about meaningful behavior change. As nutrition and exercise science are an ever evolving and expanding field this course aims to provide the most up to date and pertinent information to help students obtain the knowledge needed to optimize overall wellness and fitness.

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Evaluate one’s own current diet, and how it does or does not meet the specific needs of their health and fitness goals. 2. Use basic principles of health and wellness to develop an informed, personal approach to fitness and overall wellbeing. 3. Understand the physiology, fundamentals, and basic adaptations of aerobic exercise and strength training. 4. Develop a comprehensive and personalized approach to creating goals and bringing about meaningful behavior change.

Grades will be based on written assignments, discussion board posts, open book/note quizzes, participation, and written reflections.