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Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prerequisite Coursework | ||
| BIOL 244 is a prerequisite to PEMJ 320, both of which should be taken prior to EXSC 536, EXSC 537, EXSC 538, EXSC 541, and EXSC 543. NUFD 182 should be completed prior to NUFD 501 and NUFD 581. | ||
| BIOL 244 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| NUFD 182 | Nutrition: A Socioecological Perspective | 3 |
| PEMJ 320 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| NUFD 501 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 |
| EXSC 541 | Advanced Exercise Assessment and Programming | 3 |
| Elective in Exercise Science | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Cardiovascular Exercise Physiology | ||
| Neuromuscular Exercise Physiology | ||
| Metabolic and Respiratory Exercise Physiology | ||
| Foundations of Cardiac Rehabilitation | ||
| Theoretical Foundations in Strength and Conditioning | ||
| Elective in Nutrition | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Advanced Managing Programs | ||
| Advanced Nutrition Counseling for Diverse Population Groups | ||
| Advanced Sports Nutrition | ||
| Advanced Social Marketing in Nutrition | ||
| Current Applications in Nutrition | ||
| Nutrition Education | ||
| Nutrition Policy | ||
| Total Credits | 12 | |
Recommended Roadmap to Program of Study Completion
This plan is provided as an outline for students to complete their program of study requirements within one year. This plan is a recommendation only and students should meet with their Graduate Advisor to develop a more individualized plan to complete their degree.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| NUFD 501 | 3 | EXSC 541 | 3 |
| Exercise Science Elective | 3 | Nutrition Elective | 3 |
| 6 | 6 | ||
| Total Credits 12 | |||