The Sport and Performance Nutrition minor gives students a foundational understanding of how nutrition supports physical activity, training, and overall health. Designed for students from diverse academic backgrounds, the program emphasizes practical application of nutrition principles to enhance performance and well-being. Students will examine the roles of macronutrients, hydration, and energy balance in exercise and recovery, learn evidence-based fueling strategies, and critically assess common nutrition claims and products. Graduates will be prepared to communicate simple, effective nutrition strategies for recreational, competitive, and high-demand physical activities
| Minor Courses (18 credit hours required) | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses | 9 | |
| Intro Human Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition For Performance | ||
| Adv. Sport & Performance Nutr | ||
| Electives (a minimum of 3 credit hours must be selected from NHM options) | 9 | |
| NHM electives | ||
| Principles of Food Preparation | ||
| Vegetarian Nutrition | ||
| Intro Food Service Mgt | ||
| Additional elective options | ||
| Intro to the Sport Industry | ||
| Catering Mgt. & Qty. Foods | ||
| Intro to Athletic Training | ||
| Applied Performance Physiology | ||
| Ecol Appr Hlth & Fitness | ||
| Physiology of Exercise | ||
| Anatomical Kinesiology | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |