PEDC 1300 Nutrition in Exercise and Sport

Syllabus

Day/Time/Location: Thursdays 12:30-1:55pm/ Trees Hall 130

Course Length: 10 Weeks

Instructor: Anne Hays, PhD

Office: Suite 104 – Office 110

Phone: 412.648.9181

Email:

Course Description

This course will provide the student with basic nutritional information as it pertains to general wellness and athletic/exercise performance. Topics of discussion include nutritional requirements for athletic performance and maintenance of healthy lifestyle, weight reduction and management, proper eating habits, disordered eating and controversial topics such as supplementation and diet fads.

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the student should have a basic understanding of the following:

-Fundamentals of diet and nutrition

-Nutrition for weight loss and weight loss maintenance

-Role of nutrition in exercise and athletic performance

-Applying the above nutrition concepts for daily living

Grading Scale

90-100% = A; 89-80% = B; 79-70% = C; 69-60% = D; 59% and below = F.

Grading Criteria

-Attendance and participation are mandatory

-Realizing unfortunate circumstances arise, you have one “free” day before you get penalized for missing class. Each absence after your first will result in a one letter grade drop.

-3 absences results in a failing grade

-Quizzes (90% of total grade)

-A quiz will be given at the beginning of most classes. Questions will be based on the material presented in the previous class. Quizzes will consist of multiple choice, true/false, matching and / or short answer.

-Make-up quizzes will not be given without medical excuse or absence due to religious practice.

-Student Presentations (10% of total grade)

1. Students will be arranged into groups and will provide the class with one “healthy snack” on an assigned day. Each group will prepare enough food for everyone in the class to have a snack.

2. Students will be asked to prepare and present a healthier twist on a traditionally “unhealthy” food. Some examples may include macaroni and cheese, pizza, etc…Students will present their foods on the final day of class.

-Extra Credit Assignment

-2 separate 3-Day Dietary Log at two times during the semester - the first one is due by Jan 16h and the second one is due by Feb. 26th.

-Students must turn in each 3-day log by the above deadlines in order to receive the extra credit. No exceptions!!!

-Instructions for the 3-Day Dietary Logs will be provided during the first class.

Use of Cellular Phones

Cellular phones are disruptive to class. Please turn phones off prior to entering the classroom.

Course Materials

Recommended Material : Myfitnesspal

Special Needs:

  • If you have a disability for which you are or may be requesting an accommodation, you are encouraged to contact both your instructor and Disability Resources and Services (DRS), 140 William Pitt Union (412) 648-7890, , (412) 228-5347 for P3 ALS users, as early as possible in the term. DRS will verify your disability and determine reasonable accommodations for this course.