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Course Description

This course will examine the nutritional needs of those participating in exercise and sport, including energy, macronutrients, electrolytes and water. It will examine the application of a variety of dietary patterns to support performance and well-being in exercisers and athletes. The role of dietary supplements will also be examined.

Learning Outcomes

What You'll Learn

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  1. Explain fundamental concepts in exercise physiology and metabolism, including hormonal and neuronal responses to exercise and the processes controlling the delivery of substrates to the skeletal muscle both at rest and during exercise;
  2. Describe the role of nutrition in exercise physiology and sport performance, including the metabolic basis of carbohydrate, fat and protein/amino acid metabolism;
  3. Describe the nutrient needs and the components of a nutritionally complete diet for different levels of physical activity and various types of sport, including macronutrient, micronutrient and hydration needs, to support performance and well-being in exercisers and athletes;
  4. Explore how genes (nutrigenomics), sex, culture, ethnicity, traditions and other individual and societal factors, including Indigenous populations in a variety of geographic and cultural settings, define nutrient needs and shape dietary habits in exercise and sport; and
  5. Describe commonly used ergogenic aids, including dietary supplements, their safety and their efficacy in optimizing physical performance.

Additional Requirements

Pre-requisite(s): NUTR*1010 or NUTR*3210

Technical Requirements

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Section Title
Sports Nutrition
Type
Online Asynchronous
Dates
January 11, 2027 to April 12, 2027
Contact Hours
36.0
Delivery Options
Online Asynchronous  
Course Fee(s)
Domestic Tuition Fee (0.5 units) $695.56 Click here to get more information
Domestic Tuition Fee - Non-Ontario (0.5 units) $852.37 Click here to get more information
International Tuition Fee (0.5 units) $3,973.31 Click here to get more information
Section Fees
Virginia L. Gray Memorial Bursary Donation $5.00 Optional
Open Learning Bursary $5.00 Optional
Available for Credit
0.5 units
Reading List / Textbook

You may purchase your course textbook, or other required/supplementary reading and learning materials, from the University of Guelph Bookstore or the Guelph Campus Co-op Bookstore, or from another third-party seller. 

Section Notes

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