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.
Interested in sports nutrition or working with athletes in the future? This certificate covers the powerful connection between nutrition and exercise, equipping students with the knowledge to help others optimize physical activity, fitness, and athletic performance.
This certificate offers a unique, interdisciplinary approach, blending exercise physiology, nutrition, and overall wellness. By learning more about this dynamic field, graduates can gain a competitive edge for future graduate or professional school applications and enhance their own personal knowledge in the area of performance nutrition.
Coursework
Students must complete 14 credit hours for the certificate and earn a "C" or better in all required courses. Students must also maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. 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) or KHP 350: Strength and Conditioning (3 credit hours)
- HHS 400G: Nutrition for Physical Activity, Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation (2 credit hours)
- HHS 402G: Muscle Biology or a 3 credit hour course approved by DHN Certificate Director
- DHN 591: Special Topics in DHN (3 credit 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
Connect With Us
Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition
204 Funkhouser Building
Lexington, KY 40506
859-257-3800
dhn@uky.edu
