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Program Description
The sports nutrition minor is designed for students who have an interest in applying nutrition principles to sport or other physically demanding professions (i.e., athletic trainer, coach, tactical positions in armed forces and or public services, etc.) that may require an understanding of nutrition, the basic competencies involved in sports, nutrition, or a need to communicate with specialized nutrition professionals (i.e., sports dietitians). In this minor, students will learn about nutrition recommendations that can be shared with athletes and other professions. This minor is designed for students who are in majors that relate to human performance sciences.
Program Requirements
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| Requirements for the Minor | 18 |
Requirements for the Minor
A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor, as specified by Senate Policy 59-10. In addition, at least six credits of the minor must be unique from the prescribed courses required by a student's major(s).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| HM 230 | Principles of Food Production Management | 3 |
| NUTR 251 | Introductory Principles of Nutrition  | 3 |
| NUTR 358 | Assessment of Nutritional Status | 3 |
| NUTR 407 | Nutrition for Exercise and Sports | 3 |
| NUTR 487 | Advanced Performance Nutrition | 3 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Additional Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| KINES 160N | Fitness with Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| or KINES 350 | Exercise Physiology | |
Contact
University Park
DEPARTMENT OF NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES
110 Chandlee Laboratory
University Park, PA 16802
814-863-0806
nutrinfo@psu.edu