KINS 252 Nutrition for Sport and Exercise (3 credits)
Course Description
This course explores the relationship between nutrition and physical performance. Students will be introduced to trends in the field of sports nutrition and safe and effective nutritional practices for physical activity and exercise.
Course Content
A. Macronutrients
B. Micronutrients and water
C. Nutrient roles in bioenergetics
D. Measurement of energy in food and energy expenditure
E. Nutritional recommendations for physical activity, exercise and competition
F. Nutritional ergogenic aids
G. Exercise thermoregulation, fluid balance and rehydration
H. Nutritional practices and applications with reference to culture
I. Dietary Analysis
Student Outcomes
1. Articulate the steps involved in the metabolic processes and the impact of exercise duration and intensity.
2. Differentiate between the various methods for measurement of energy expenditure.
3. Apply recommendations for nutrients based on dietary intake before, during, and after various exercise durations, intensities, and types using the US Dietary Guidelines as a tool.
4. Discuss the potential benefits and risks of dietary supplements and nutritional ergogenic aids.
5. Evaluate the role of thermal balance and hydration for pre and post exercise.
6. Identify and discuss various cultural nutritional practices and applications with reference to exercise and physical activity.
Degree Outcomes
Critical, Creative, and Reflective Thinking: Graduates will evaluate, analyze, synthesize, and generate ideas; construct informed, meaningful, and justifiable conclusions; and process feelings, beliefs, biases, strengths, and weaknesses as they relate to their thinking, decisions, and creations. Program Outcome: Identify and explain nutrition, health and safety practices and procedures appropriate for use when training clients.
Lecture Contact Hours 30
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 30
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