NUTR 6615 - Nutrition and Exercise for Performance and Health

Prerequisites: introductory lecture course in biochemistry plus anatomy and physiology. The role of nutrition and physical activity in health promotion, disease prevention, and sports performance. Topics include exercise energetics, physiological responses, and training adaptations; ergogenic aids for performance enhancement; assessment of body composition and physical fitness; behavioral management for exercise adherence; effectiveness of physical activity on chronic disease prevention and treatment; and development of exercise prescriptions for clinical populations.
3 credit hours.