CCOG for FT 103 Winter 2022
- Course Number:
- FT 103
- Course Title:
- Nutrition for Exercise
- Credit Hours:
- 3
- Lecture Hours:
- 30
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 0
Course Description
Explores basic principles of nutrition with an emphasis on applications to fitness, weight management and athletic performance. Prerequisites: FT 131, MTH 58 or MTH 60, WR 121 or equivalent placement, and (HE 295 and PE 295) or HPE 295. Audit available.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon completion of the course students should be able to:
- Use scientifically accepted methods to research the influence of nutrition in physical activity and lifestyle factors.
- Classify and analyze carbohydrates, fats, and proteins as fuels for exercise and physical activity in a variety of active populations.
- Apply behavior modification theories to facilitate changes in the relationship between body composition and health.
- Describe and calculate appropriate hydration guidelines for use during and after exercise.
- Cite and correlate the Dietary Guidelines for Americans into healthy dietary options for the active individual.
- Apply the guidelines of the female triad athlete to exercise and nutrition.
- Clarify misconceptions about fad diets, weight loss methods, dietary supplements, and other popular dietary approaches.
- Assess current caloric intake to create guidelines for individuals desiring to lose or gain weight.
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Written Exams and/or Assignments
Class Presentations & Group Work
Nutritional Assessment
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Evaluation of nutrition research and nutritional claims
Dietary planning: goals and guidelines, interpreting food labels
Energy systems: metabolism and performance
Relationship of the nutrient classes to athletic performance
Nutritional ergogenic aids
Energy balance and weight loss/weight gain
Special topics in sports nutrition:
supplementation, anti-oxidants, female athlete triad, sports drinks, disordered eating