OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23
[Archived Catalog]
Sports Nutrition Certificate Program |
Certificate code CTSPNU
College of Health Sciences and Professions
School of Applied Health Sciences and Wellness
Grover Center E160
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.566.0470
www.ohio.edu/chsp/ahsw/
Division of Food and Nutrition Sciences
Jennifer Yoder-Clevidence, contact person
yoderj@ohio.edu
Program Overview
The Sports Nutrition Certificate program offered at Ohio University provides the cumulative education and skills training to equip students to provide sound sports nutrition information to their clients. Students completing the certificate can improve the performance diet in youth, collegiate, military, recreational athletes, and performing artists through sound nutrition education. This certificate will provide undergraduate students interested in pursuing careers as registered dietitian nutritionists, certified athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, certified health education specialists, physician assistants, physicians, nurses, physical therapists, educators, coaches, and others knowledge and sports nutrition-related skill development to enhance their program of study.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program:
- Student will be able to demonstrate proficiency in nutritional assessment and intervention recommendations for a target athlete/active individual population.
- Student will be able to demonstrate proficiency in applying sports nutrition principles to a target athlete population.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
Students currently enrolled in any program of study at Ohio University qualify for admission. (It is noted, however, that some students in other majors may not have the appropriate preparation in the sciences and will need to take additional courses to complete the program).
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admissions requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
This certificate will foster development of knowledge and skills related to nutritional aspects of athletic and physical performance. Upon completion of the certificate, undergraduate students will be better prepared to pursue post-graduate study in sports nutrition or a related area, and have a deeper understanding of nutritional aspects of athletic and physical performance to more competently perform in their career of choice. Overall, this certificate will make students more competitive in the work force.
Requirements
Core Course Requirement
Complete one of the following:
- EXPH 3010 - Foundations of Exercise Physiology Credit Hours: 3
- EXPH 4140 - Physiology of Exercise Credit Hours: 3
- EXPH 4170 - Clinical Exercise Physiology for Nursing Credit Hours: 3
Core Courses in Nutrition
Complete the following courses, including (NUTR 4900 for 2 hours)
- NUTR 1000 - Introduction to Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
- NUTR 3000 - Nutrient Metabolism Credit Hours: 3
- NUTR 3230 - Fundamentals of Nutrition for Athletic and Physical Performance Credit Hours: 3
- NUTR 4900 - Special Topics in Nutrition Credit Hours: 1 - 15
Elective Courses
Complete two of the following courses from different disciplines:
- AT 1001 - Introduction to Sports Medicine Credit Hours: 3
- AT 1002 - Orthopedic Clinical Skills in Sports Medicine Credit Hours: 3
- COED 2120 - Introduction to Coaching Credit Hours: 3
- DANC 1700 - The Dance Experience Credit Hours: 3
- EXPH 1490 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credit Hours: 3
- EXPH 2290 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credit Hours: 3
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and
- EXPH 2295 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab Credit Hours: 2
- HLTH 2000 - Introduction to Public Health Credit Hours: 3
- NUTR 2100 - Lifespan Nutrition Credit Hours: 4
- PHIL 2310 - Philosophy of Sport Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 2210 - Physiological Psychology Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 2710 - Psychopathology Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 3250 - Psychology of Health and Illness Credit Hours: 3
- PSY 3510 - Motivation Credit Hours: 3
- REC 2010 - Recreation and Leisure in Society Credit Hours: 3
- REC 4210 - Principles of Aging, Physical Activity, and Recreation Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 3010 - Sport Marketing Credit Hours: 3
- SASM 3500 - External Relations in Sports Credit Hours: 3
- SOC 2330 - Sociology of Sport Credit Hours: 3