Performance Nutrition for the Physically Active – HLTH 645

Course Description

This course focuses on the role of nutrients and prescriptive diets in rehabilitation services, fitness and sport performance.

Rationale

Physical fitness is a major component of Public Health, supporting health promotion and disease prevention. It is fostered by adequate and appropriate nutritional practices for both the average person desiring to develop a basic exercise program and the professional athlete preparing for competition. A strong foundation in nutrition is essential for educating and counseling individuals participating in sports. It is also an important part of caring for our bodies as “temples of the Holy Spirit” (1 Cor. 6:19–20).

Course Assignment

Textbook readings and lecture presentations/notes

Course Requirements Checklist

After reading the Course Syllabus and Student Expectations, the student will complete the related checklist found in the Course Overview.

Discussion: Nutrition Knowledge Survey

The purpose of the survey is to assess the nutrition knowledge among athletes.

Discussions are collaborative learning experiences. Therefore, the student will survey 3 athletes to assess their knowledge of nutrition as it pertains to their sport. The student will submit a completed template and summary of the findings and post a thread of 400–500 words to Discussion: Nutrition Knowledge Survey. This thread should include at least 2 peer-reviewed sources in AMA format. The student will also post one reply to another student's thread. There is no word count requirement for the reply.

The student will review all entries posted by his/her classmates in Discussion: Nutrition Knowledge Survey and then write a final summary of 400–500 words regarding the knowledge on diet and sports performance as represented by all athletes interviewed. This assignment must include at least two peer-reviewed sources.

Learning Activity Assignments (4)

In order to enhance application of the material presented, the student will complete 4 learning activities. Each activity involves writing a response of a minimum of 500–600 words to a given scenario, question, or topic. These assignments should be completed in AMA format.

Case Study Assignments (2)

Case Study: Choose a Sport Assignment

The student will select a sport that is played on the college or professional level and describe the sport according to its characteristics of competition and method of training. Student will describe in a professional and scientific manner the nutritional issues and challenges of the sport. The assignment should be 400-600 words in AMA format and cite at least two references.

Case Study: Meal Plan Specifics Assignment

Centered on the sport’s various features presented in the first case study, the student will create a comprehensive diet plan. The assignment should be 1500-1800 words in AMA format and cite at least two references.

Quizzes (9)