The educational outcomes upon completion of the Nutrition certificate are:
- Demonstrate knowledge of core nutrition concepts and dietary guidelines.
- Apply nutrition principles to support health and wellbeing in diverse populations.
- Communicate evidence-based nutrition information to peers, clients, sports teams or community groups.
- Integrate nutrition knowledge into personal, academic, athletic and professional goals.
Course Sequencing
Courses are Online, Hybrid and Face-to-Face with 12 credit hours which:
- Provides students with foundational knowledge in nutrition science and its practical applications for health and wellness.
- Designed for those pursuing careers in health-related fields or seeking to enhance their personal and professional understanding of nutrition.
- A combination of coursework, applied learning, and community engagement, will develop students’ skills to evaluate nutritional information, promote healthy lifestyles, and support diverse populations in making informed food and wellness decisions.
Course Code
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
12
Curriculum Map:
Learning Outcomes | HEA 216 Personal & Community Health | HEA 261 Introduction to Nutrition | HHP 310 Sports Nutrition | HHP 340 Lifecycle Nutrition |
| 1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of human nutrition | I | R | R | A |
| 2. Apply nutritional principles to physical activity, sport performance, and health promotion | I | R | A | R |
| 3. Evaluate nutritional needs across the lifespan | I | I | R | A |
| 4. Analyze the impact of personal choices in disease management and prevention | A | I | R | A |
| 5. Promote evidence- based nutrition and wellness strategies | R | I | R | A |
Key: I = Introduce | R = Reinforce | A = Apply/Assess