Sports Nutrition Certificate
Division: Natural Sciences
PROGRAM CODE: 2C44765
The Sports Nutrition Certificate will provide students with knowledge and skills important for entry-level positions in a variety of nutrition, health and fitness settings, such as recreational centers, health care clinics, wellness programs, exercise facilities, health food and supplement businesses, and athletic organizations. The certificate can also be used to help those already in the field of nutrition further develop their expertise in the area of sports nutrition. The certificate requires a total of 16-19 units. A grade of C or better is required in each course taken.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (12 units): | ||
| NUTR 210 F | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| or NUTR 210HF | Honors Human Nutrition | |
| NUTR 220 F | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| NUTR 240 F | The Science of Weight Management and Eating Disorders | 3 |
| WELL 265 F | Movement Anatomy (formerly titled Kinesiology) | 3 |
| Restricted Electives (4-7 units): | 4-7 | |
| Foods for Fitness (formerly FOOD 060 F) | 2 | |
| Vegetarian Cooking and Nutrition (formerly FOOD 070 F) | 2 | |
| Careers in Nutrition and Foods | 2 | |
| Nutrition and Foods Internship | 2-4 | |
| Exercise Nutrition | 3 | |
| Total Units | 16-19 | |
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
OUTCOME 1: Identify and assess nutrient needs to support optimal performance for athletes and active individuals.
OUTCOME 2: Use credible research to evaluate the validity of diets, dietary supplements, and ergogenic aids.
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