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2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EHS 250 Nutrition for Sports & Performance


3 Credit(s)

This course examines the interaction between nutrition, exercise, and athletic performance. Weeks 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. A strong foundation of bioenergetics for sports competition will be emphasized.

Enrollment Requirements:
Prerequisite: EHS 150

Exercise and health science students only