Excercise Nutrition

Certificate In Exercise Nutrition

A certificate in exercise nutrition is being 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 must be taken in sequence.

Required Courses (12 units)
Fall                 HED 342 – Nutrition for Athletic Performance (3 units)
Spring            HED 344 – Weight Control (3 units)
Summer         HED 446 – Optimal Bone and Muscle Development (3 units)
Summer         KINS 447 – Pharmacology and Ergogenic Aids (3 units)

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