This course is offered online and it is recommended you complete a short self-assessment to ensure readiness before taking an online course.
This course presents the principles of optimal nutrition for enhancing physical activity, athletic performance, and recovery from exercise. The course topics include the appropriate selection of foods, fluids, supplements, and the timing of nutrition for optimal health and performance. Topics are based on the latest peer-reviewed scientific literature, evidence-based analysis, and scientific data on energy needs, body composition, nutrient needs, fluid requirements, and special nutrition requirements during training and competition. This course also includes the use of sports supplements and specific recommendations for vegetarian or vegan athletes. This course draws on recommendations from the American Dietetic Association, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the USDA.
- Lecture hours/semester: 48-54
- Homework hours/semester: 96-108
Textbook: View textbook in Bookstore
Instructor:
Douglas Woods, woodsd@smccd.edu
Fee Description | Type | Amount |
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Book-Inclusive Digital Acc-CSM | Flat Fee | $66 |
Section Information as of Wednesday, December 18 2024 - 07:02:07 am
Course status: Open
InstructorSection | Meeting Date | Meeting Time | Days | Building | Room | Section | Section Description |
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Instructor: Douglas Woods | 01/13-05/22 | Online course | 0000 | OLH | Online |
Critical Dates for this Course | Date |
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Last day to add class | January 27, 2025 |
Last day to drop with a refund | January 27, 2025 |
Last day to drop without a "W" | February 2, 2025 |
Last day to drop with a "W" | April 23, 2025 |
Last day to change to Pass/No Pass Grading Option | May 22, 2025 |