Nutrition and Exercise for Health and Sports Performance

Courses Description:

This course provides a thorough grounding in both nutrition science and exercise science as well as training in use of appropriate educational and behavioral theories and strategies for promoting healthy lifestyles, preventing and managing disease, and enhancing athletic performance. The newest theories in nutrition education and motivational interviewing will be applied as students learn how to successfully effect lifestyle changes in individuals and groups.

Who is eligible to apply?

•  Qualified graduates of recognized universities, colleges or schools who hold an MD Degree, Pharm.D Degree, Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Nutritional Medicine, Nutritional Sciences as well as health care workers with a Bachelor’s or master degree in medical sciences

•  Students who are considered to have inadequate background in Nutrition maybe required to take additional prerequisite courses to make up for the deficiencies, without graduate credit.

 Courses Objectives:

By the end of the course students will be fully prepared to provide individual counseling and group education in nutrition and exercise and to design and implement exercise and nutrition programs in weight control centers, work sites, fitness centers, health centers, schools, university athletic departments, professional and amateur sports teams, and hospitals.