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NUTRITION AND COUNSELING FOR ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE

NUTRSCI 550
Course Description

Presents foundational principles and evidenced based recommendations for fueling active bodies and how proper nutrition relates to weight management, muscle development, recovery and performance. Integrates counseling methods and techniques used for working with active populations through readings, learning activities and expert guest lecturers. Features reading and interpreting scientific studies related to sports nutrition and interdisciplinary guest speakers representing sport performance and wellness programs.

Prerequisties
Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

2

Offered

Not Applicable

Grade Point Average
3.78

6.72% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

8.7% from Historical

A Rate
66.67%

-1.96% from Historical

Class Size
9

-28% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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