This course builds on the understanding of energy intake, transformation, and liberation. Students learn to evaluate, create, and implement exercise programs for a variety of populations. This course builds on NTR 455 with a critical reasoning approach to clinical situations. Students apply an understanding of how nutrition and exercise interact to influence work capacity in children and adults. This course is partially Internet-based.
Students meet on site at least five times during the semester.
This course introduces the student to the essential competencies necessary to establish a clinical nutrition practice in fitness and wellness. Current nutrition practice delivery systems are investigated, as are reimbursement issues, and market-driven service. Students are prepared to take positions as specialists in sports nutrition. They are able to fill a variety of planning, instructional, and administrative roles in the community and public health agencies. They are capable of addressing current issues related to their clients' health and wellbeing.