Kinesiology & Nutrition II: Nutrition and Healthy Choices for the Active Student

One-semester course. In Kinesiology & Nutrition II: Nutrition and Healthy Choices for the Active Student, students will examine the basic of nutrition, including the recommended dietary guidelines; selection, preparation, and serving of nutritious foods; building a strong foundation of lifelong nutrition; and the pitfalls of fad diets and other shortcuts that appear under the guise of nutrition. Major topics will include: healthy food choices; purchasing for good food choices; budgeting properly; food preparation; planning for busy times; nutrition in the college/young adult years and beyond; nutrition and the active lifestyle; eating out; and good choices in the college cafeteria.

Please note: Courses in the Kinesiology & Nutrition series do not need to be taken sequentially.

*Alternates with Kinesiology & Nutrition IV: Advanced Health Challenges. Will be offered Spring 2027.