uniquely positioned to meet these needs.
exam for dietitian nutritionists.
After completion of the master's program with a concentration in sports nutrition, students will be able to:
Goal 2. The program will prepare competent entrylevel practitioners to provide evidence-based nutrition services to individuals and groups in a variety of practice settings.
Demonstrate the ability to seek and utilize healthrelated resources to support their role as exercise and sports dietitians Translate and disseminate science-based sports nutrition recommendations that are understandable and ethical as a means to promote athletic performance, injury prevention and recovery, and overall health and wellness Develop and implement strategies/programs that seek to improve performance for both professional and amateur athletes
Objective 1. Students will maintain a grade of C or better in all dietetics and support courses. Objective 2. Students will maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0. Objective 3. Of graduates who seek employment, 80% are employed in nutrition and dietetics or related fields within 12 months of graduation. Objective 4. Over a five-year period, 80% of preceptor respondents will rank the quality of students from SIUE as above average. Objective 5. Over a five-year period, 80% of graduates will be considered “well prepared” for employment, and provide evidence-based care and/or education in nutrition and dietetics or related fields. Objective 6. Over a five-year period, alumni respondents working in dietetics or related fields will collectively identify three different practice areas as primary job settings.
Our sports nutrition concentration competencies cover topics that relate to healthy adults and children who are active at all levels (novice to professional) as well as children and adults with special needs who are active at all levels. Specific knowledge in sports nutrition as well as exercise physiology will help them to be able to recognize specific needs of athletes, such as specific hydration needs, timing and composition of meals based on the particular point in training, and weight management for performance.
Information regarding program outcomes, including graduation rates and achievement on registration exam, is available upon request.
Students will complete four courses related to sports nutrition and exercise physiology including:
Sports Nutrition
NUTR 513 Advanced Sport and Exercise Nutrition KIN 512 Advanced Exercise Physiology KIN 516 Advanced Cardiovascular and Respiratory Physiology KIN 517 Pathophysiology and Treatments of Obesity
The master's in nutrition and dietetics coordinated program has a concentration in sports nutrition. Our students gain a better understanding of physiology and the physiology of exercise to benefit all patients and clients. With additional recognition of the importance of nutrition at all levels of fitness and competition, sports dietitians will continue to be in demand. Graduates of SIUE’s program will be
In addition, students will complete 360 hours of supervised practice in the area of sports nutrition.
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