NUT 2 - SPORT NUTRITION

    Recent Professors
    M. Fuchs, D. Canellos, L. Hoolihan, S. Davies
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    35–45 students
    Credits
    3
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of NUT 2
    Transfers To
    CSUCSU GE Area E
    Description
    This course provides a thorough introduction to the principles of nutrition as applied to sport. The course will provide the student with a basic understanding of how nutrition affects physical performance and sport. The course will focus on understanding how nutritional choices can be modified to maximize performance potential. This will include an overview of the basic food groups (carbohydrate, fats, and protein), energy metabolism, vitamins and minerals, hydration, ergogenic aids, special populations, weight management, and training/performance diets. An emphasis will be placed on applying the principles to designing a nutritional program for an athlete.
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 11:50am–12:45pm, Mon Fri 12:20pm–1:15pm, Tue Thu 10:40am–11:35am