What you will study
Throughout the UCM Sport Nutrition minor, you’ll learn the fundamentals of exercise
physiology, analyze nutritional principles and address current trends in both sports
and nutrition. For example, you can explore the role of dietary supplements in exercise
performance or assess the safety of new and emerging nutritional therapies and treatments.
As a Sport Nutrition minor at UCM, you’ll engage in fascinating courses such as:
- Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism
- Dietary Supplements
- Nutrition and Human Performance
- Foundations of Exercise Physiology
- Assessment and Evaluation of Fitness/Wellness
- Nutrition Education and Counseling
- Fitness Programming and Implementation
Excellence in Nutrition
- UCM's Sport Nutrition minor is part of our Nutrition program, which has been named
one of the “Best Nutrition Degree Programs” (Intelligent.com, 2022)
Unique learning opportunities in sport nutrition
With a UCM Sport Nutrition minor, you’ll gain knowledge and skills that can be applied
to countless careers in health and wellness. Not only will you gain an in-depth understanding
of nutrition and its impact on aspiring athletes, you’ll also connect and network
with peers who share your passion for performance.
Hit the ground running in our Sport Nutrition minor by:
- Putting your learning into action: Throughout the Sport Nutrition program coursework, you’ll have ample opportunities
to gain hands-on experience. For instance, our Assessment and Evaluation of Fitness/Wellness
class gives you opportunities to apply what you’re learning while working with actual
clients.
- Sharpening your research skills: UCM’s Sport Nutrition program faculty have vast industry experience and research interests.
For example, associate professor Katie Kage has experience as a personal trainer and
clinical dietician, giving her a deep understanding of the correlation between nutrition
and exercise. Tap into her wisdom — and that of other UCM faculty — as you satisfy
your own interest in research.
What can you do with a Sport Nutrition minor from UCM?
A Sport Nutrition minor from UCM provides added value to aspiring professionals who
want to work in health and wellness programs within sports organizations, clinical
facilities, corporations and universities.
Discover a strong future in health and wellness
Why should you pursue a Sport Nutrition minor at UCM? Use our interactive tool below
to explore career options, salary expectations and more.
Financial assistance options for Sport Nutrition student
The University of Central Missouri’s tuition and fees are much lower than those of
other institutions. We also offer many ways to help finance your college education, including loans and grants.
In addition to UCM’s university-wide scholarships, you may qualify for program-specific
awards and other funding opportunities through your major area of study. Learn more
about program-specific scholarships using the UCM Scholarship Finder.
Learn From Sport Nutrition Experts
UCM’s faculty are innovative educators and researchers
Whether you decide to minor in Sport Nutrition or choose a major in a related field,
UCM’s Sport Nutrition faculty will support you throughout your studies. Our faculty
have decades of experience as dieticians, personal trainers and nutritionists. You’ll
benefit from their expertise as you learn more about nutrition and its impact on athletes.
Meet the Faculty
Small Classes Built for Your Success
Benefit from more opportunities to work with classmates, faculty
Whether you’re studying Sport Nutrition on campus or online, you’ll rarely have a
class of more than 20 students. Take advantage of our small classes and develop stronger
relationships with our faculty members and your classmates.
Gain a Strong Education in Top-Notch Facilities
UCM offers state-of-the-art human performance laboratories
Throughout our Sport Nutrition program coursework, you’ll have access to some of the
best labs available. For example, you can gain experience in UCM’s Human Performance
Laboratory, where you can investigate human health, performance, recovery and safety
in both physical activities and sports.
Take Your Learning Beyond the Classroom
UCM offers more than 200 clubs and organizations
We encourage all of our undergraduate students to get involved throughout their learning,
including joining one of our student clubs or organizations. Many Sport Nutrition
minors take part in Youth Excited About Sports, a UCM club that promotes the emotional,
mental and physical welfare of children in the local community.
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