Max 12 cr. On Demand 1 cr. SEM 1 Maximum 4 cr. Graduate standing or seniors by petition. Course prerequisites as determined for each offering.
Students participate in preparing and presenting discussion material.
The aim of this course is to examine the elements of nutrient metabolism that are affected by exercise. Specific goals are to examine carbohydrates, amino acides, lipids, vitamins, and minerals from perspectives such as utilization during exercise and recovery from exercise, how exercise changes the need for each of the nutrients, the need for nutrient balance, how specific conditions alter nutrient metabolism in response to exercise. This course will investigate the contribution of carbohydrate, protein, fat, and other nutrient pathophysiology to the development and treatment to major human diseases. On demand 3 cr. Graduate standing or seniors by petition.