CCOG for FT 103 Fall 2024


Course Number:
FT 103
Course Title:
Nutrition for Exercise
Credit Hours:
3
Lecture Hours:
30
Lecture/Lab Hours:
0
Lab Hours:
0

Course Description

Explores basic principles of nutrition with an emphasis on applications to fitness, weight management and athletic performance. Prerequisites: FT 131, MTH 58 or MTH 60, WR 121 or equivalent placement, and (HE 295 and PE 295) or HPE 295. Audit available.

Intended Outcomes for the course

Upon completion of the course students should be able to:

  1. Discuss nutrients and their influence on exercise and performance.
  2. Calculate general nutritional needs based on client goals.
  3. Educate clients on nutrition needs using scientifically sound information.
  4. Apply behavior change and motivational strategies to enhance client achievement of nutritional goals.

Outcome Assessment Strategies

Written Exams and/or Assignments

Class Presentations & Group Work

Nutritional Assessment

Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)

Evaluation of nutrition research and nutritional claims

Dietary planning: goals and guidelines, interpreting food labels

Energy systems: metabolism and performance

Relationship of the nutrient classes to athletic performance

Nutritional ergogenic aids

Energy balance and weight loss/weight gain

Special topics in sports nutrition:

supplementation, anti-oxidants, female athlete triad, sports drinks, disordered eating