BIO 138 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sport1 credit hour - One hour of lecture weekly; one term.
Introduces the student to current dietary guidelines appropriate for a healthy and physically active lifestyle. Explores the nutritional needs of physically active individuals, including recreational as well as competitive athletes. The role of each nutrient is reviewed, with emphasis on their utilization during exercise and recovery. Dietary modifications to optimize performance during different types of physical activity also will be discussed. A brief review of scientific data regarding ergogenic aids also will be presented.
Crosslisted: Also offered as HEA 138 ; credit is not given for both BIO 138 and HEA 138 .
Location(s) Typically Offered: Online (OL)
Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring
Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Describe current guidelines for dietary intake and fitness recommendations.
2. Differentiate between functions of energy nutrients versus functions of micronutrients.
3. Calculate energy and nutrient needs of individuals across a range of fitness and activity.
4. Create a food plan appropriate for age and calorie needs based on current dietary guidelines.
5. Explain the importance of proper hydration during exercise and recovery and detail strategies to achieve optimal hydration.
6. Identify and critically analyze the effectiveness of selected ergogenic aids on the performance of athletes.
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