Nutrition for Human Performance
Dietetics and Human Nutrition, in collaboration with Human Health Sciences, Kinesiology and Health Promotion, offers an undergraduate certificate in Nutrition for Human Performance.
Courses focus on the integration of nutrition and exercise to properly support physical activity, fitness and athletic performance at all levels, from those just starting an exercise program to elite athletes and those recovering from injury. This certificate also provides students with cross-disciplinary knowledge of the relationship between exercise physiology, nutrition and overall wellness. Students have a unique opportunity to expand their knowledge in an area not traditionally or fully addressed in each individual degree program. This certificate provides specialized learning, making graduates more competitive at securing a supervised practice internship and employment as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Coursework
Students must complete 14 credit hours for the certificate and earn a "C" or better in all required courses. Courses can be adapted to accommodate students enrolled in the Honors Program as requested.
Required Courses
- DHN 315: Nutrition Issues in Physical Activity (3 credit hours)
- KHP 420G: Physiology of Exercise (3 credit hours)
- HHS 400G: Nutrition for Physical Activity, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation (2 credit hours)
Student-Selected Courses
Students can select one course from the first list below.
- HHS 402G: Muscle Biology
- 3 credit hour course approved by DHN Certificate Director
Students can choose one of the following experiential learning courses or complete this requirement under the direction of a different mentor as long as they demonstrate justification for Nutrition for Human Performance.
- HHS 395: Independent Study in HHS (3 credit hours)
- DHN 591: Special Topics in DHN (3 credit hours)
- KHP 395: Independent Study in KHP (3credit hours)
Eligibility & Admission
Admission criteria for the certificate include:
- 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Completion of a 100- or 200-level basic nutrition course (DHN 101 or DHN 212)
- Completion of a 200-level physiology course (e.g. PGY 206)
- Undergraduate classification as a Junior or Senior or post-baccalaureate status
Before beginning, all students accepted into the certificate program will be required to provide evidence of all admissions criteria to a Certificate Director.
Connect With Us
Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition
204 Funkhouser Building
Lexington, KY 40506
859-257-3800
dhn@uky.edu
