HLTH 645 - Performance Nutrition for the Physically Active

HLTH 645 Discussion Board Forums (2)

The student will complete 2 Discussion Board Forums. Each will consist of a thread of 400–500 words and at least 2 replies to other classmates of 200–250 words each. The instructor is looking for substantial, thoughtful, and critical discussions.

HLTH 645 Nutrition Knowledge Survey

The purpose of the survey is to assess the nutrition knowledge among athletes.

Part 1: The student will survey 3 athletes to assess their knowledge of nutrition as it pertains to their sport. The student will submit a summary of the findings and post a thread of 400–500 words to the corresponding Discussion Board Forum.

Part 2: The student will review all entries posted by his/her classmates on the survey Discussion Board Forum and then write and submit a final summary of 400–500 words regarding the knowledge on diet and sports performance as represented by all athletes interviewed.

HLTH 645 Learning Activities (3)

In order to enhance application of the material presented, the student will complete 3 learning activities. Each activity involves writing a response of a minimum of 500–600 words to a given scenario, question, or topic.

HLTH 645 Case Study

This assignment is divided into 2 parts.

Part 1: Sport Selection, Description and Explanation of Nutritional Demands. The student will select a sport that is played on the college or professional level and describe the sport according to its characteristics of competition and method of training. Student will describe in a professional and scientific manner the nutritional issues and challenges of the sport.

Part 2: Final Dietary Prescription. Centered on the sport’s various features presented in Part 1, the student will create a comprehensive diet plan.

HLTH 645 Exams (4)

The student will take 4 exams covering the Dunford and Doyle textbook readings, supplemental readings, presentations, and lecture notes. Each exam is open-book/open-notes and must be completed in 2 hours.