Nutritional Science offers two Certificate Programs: Certificate Program: Alternative Nutrition and Certificate Program: Sports Nutrition
Certificate Program: Alternative Nutrition
This program requires 24 units to complete. Courses in this program may be taken by Nutritional Science students to meet this certificate. Students must be in upper division standing. A basic course in human nutrition (NTRS 250 or NTRS 317) is prerequisite to all courses. Health professionals in such disciplines as Dietetic Technician, Health Science, Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Biology and Chemistry would also find this program useful. Students will qualify for the award of the Certificate in Alternative Nutrition upon the successful completion of the required courses with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Requirements for the Certificate (24 units)
NTRS 462 |
Alternative Nutrition (4) |
NTRS 463 |
Functional Foods for Health (4) |
NTRS 465 |
Medicinal Herbs and Nutrition (4) |
NTRS 467 |
Functional Food Design for Health (4) |
Electives ( 8 units) Complete 2 courses from following:
NTRS 312 |
Cultural Cuisine (4) |
NTRS 351 |
Adult Nutrition (4) |
NTRS 416 |
Child Nutrition (4) |
NTRS 451 |
Nutrition & Aging (4) |
Certificate Program: Sports Nutrition
The School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science offers this certificate program in Sports Nutrition to adequately prepare fitness professionals, coaches, nutritionists, and others to provide fluid, and nutrient recommendations, as well as an appropriate exercise prescription to active people.
The program requires 24-25 units to complete. Courses in this program may be taken by Kinesiology and Nutritional Science students in upper division or graduate level standing. Students in other health related disciplines such as Dietetic Technician, Nursing, Health Science, Chemistry or Biology might also find this certificate program useful. Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 200AB) and Chemistry (CHEM 151/152) are prerequisites to this certificate program. NTRS 317 is a prerequisite for all 400/500 NTRS courses in this certificate program, and KIN 360 is a prerequisite for KIN 456. Students must be in upper division standing. Students will qualify for the award of the Certificate in Sports Nutrition upon the successful completion of the required courses with a minimum 2.0 grade point average.
Requirements for the Certificate (24-25 units)
Required Courses: Nutrition: (11-12 units)
NTRS 317 |
Fundamentals of Human Nutrition (4) |
NTRS 430 |
Sports Nutrition (4) |
NTRS 411 |
Evaluation of Current Nutrition Concepts (3) or |
NTRS 513 |
Advanced Problems in Nutritional Science (4) (graduate students only) |
Required Courses: Kinesiology: (13 units)
KIN 360 |
Physiology of Exercise and Physical Activity (5) |
KIN 325 |
Principles of Physical Fitness (4) |
KIN 456 |
Sport and Exercise Ergogenic Aids (4) |