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A certificate in exercise nutrition is offered for students and working professionals who wish to expand their knowledge of the complex relationship between nutrition and exercise. At its core, the academic content is applicable to physically active individuals, teachers, coaches, personal trainers, and professionals in the health and wellness field. Students enrolled in this certificate program of study will engage in problem solving through case-study formats and active online discussions.

The curriculum is structured to provide core content in the area of nutrition and exercise as they relate to health, performance, weight management, and optimal bone and muscle development. Changing trends in dietary intake and exercise for health and fitness will be emphasized throughout the courses.

Certificate Objectives

Upon completion of the Certificate, the student will be able to:

• Explain the fuel systems and food sources utilized for energy production and optimal weight management
• Summarize the role of fat, carbohydrate and protein in growth, development, and exercise including the
chemical pathways that generate energy for muscle action
• Determine energy requirements (intake and expenditure) to meet the individual needs across the lifespan
• Plan a diet including exercise appropriate to meet the needs of a individuals in various life stages utilizing a
computerized nutrition analysis program
• Explain the requirements necessary to gain muscle mass, enhance bone density, and change body composition
• Evaluate pharmacological and ergogenic aids for their validity in improving or altering health
• Explain the environmental and genetic influences that may affect health and weight management
• Describe the role of the endocrine and central nervous system on physiological function and the influences
of nutrition and exercise on regulation

Certificate Requirements

To earn a Certificate in Exercise Nutrition, students must complete four 3-unit classes, for a total of 12 units. The courses, beginning each fall and completed by the end of the following summer, must be taken in sequence.

Required Courses (3 units each, totalling 12 units) [Click on course link for more details]

Fall:

HED 342  Nutrition for Athletic Performance (3 units)
How food consumption and nutrition affect energy production and physical performance in sports activities. Analyze diet modifications, such as carbohydrate loading and use of ergogenic aids, to improve performance.

date...............Aug. 25-Dec. 19, 2008

fee...............$525

place...............Internet

instr...............Munoz

course...............HED 342, 3 units, 42863

Spring:

HED 344  Weight Control (3 units)
This course explores the synergistic aspects of exercise and nutrition related to the development of strong bones and the maintenance, repair and strength development of muscle.

Next offering: Spring 2009

KINS 480 Pharmacology & Chemical Ergogenic Aids (3 units)
Medication effects on the physiological response to exercise/stress testing. Effects of ergogenic aids on performance/health.

Next offering: Spring 2009

Summer/Fall:

HED 446  Optimal Bone and Muscle Development (3 units)
This course explores the synergistic aspects of exercise and nutrition, related to the development of strong bones and the maintenance, repair and strength development of muscle.

date...............Aug. 25-Dec. 19, 2008

fee...............$525

place...............Internet

instr...............Munoz

course...............HED 446, 3 units, 44160

Delivery Method

This Certificate is presented entirely online. Each course is unique in the required assignments, but all have been designed to develop a strong online community of learners through asynchronous classroom discussions between students and the instructor. Students are given assignments, quizzes, and projects with required due dates submitted electronically to the instructor. Each course has an online midterm and final examination to be completed during specific identified periods of time.

More Information

For more information, contact Dr. Kathy Munoz, Department of Health and Physical Education at (707) 826-3840 or kdm1@humboldt.edu

Dept. of Kinesiology & Recreation Administration Certificate in Exercise Nutrition website