XSCI 2200 - Nutrition for Sport and Exercise

Institution:

Utah Tech University

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Description:

This course provides an overview of the scientific foundations of sports nutrition. Areas of emphasis include basic nutritional concepts, energy expenditure during different types of exercise, optimal diets for various training and activities, timing and composition of pre and post competition meals, the use of nutritional supplements and ergogenic aids, and the specific needs of different athletic populations. The course can provide beneficial information to the recreational or competitive athlete, and to any individual wishing to incorporate nutrition in their active lifestyle. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the pathways to digestion and absorption of macro and micro nutrients at a developmental level. 2. Explain the different fuel systems for energy production and needs during physical activity at the introductory and developmental level. 3. Explain the effectiveness of nutritional supplementation and ergogenic aids. 4. Interpret human nutrition research and its application to exercise performance. SP

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

05/15/2016 - 08/14/2022 

Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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