STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 1. Describe basic nutritional concepts and the role of energy production and expenditure.

 2. Explain the basic concepts of body composition.

 3. Compare and contrast methods available that directly and indirectly measure components of the human body.

 4. Explain how to use body composition measurements toward training, diet and exercise.

 5. Perform body composition tests.

 6. Analyze weight gain and weight loss programs using diet and exercise.

 7. Define the basic principles of exercise including aerobic, anaerobic, flexibility and resistant training.

 8. Demonstrate the use course material to make appropriate decisions towards training and performance.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Macronutrients

         A.      Carbohydrates

         B.      Lipids

         C.      Proteins

 II.     Micronutrients

         A.      vitamins

         B.      Minerals

         C.      Water

 III.    Food Guide Pyramid

         A.      Advertising

         B.      Labeling

         C.      Patterns of Consumption

         D.      Nutrient Intake

 IV.     Exercise

         A.      Resistance Training

         B.      Factors of Human Strength

         C.      Aerobic v Anaerobic Conditioning

         D.      Effects of exercise on aging

 V.      Diet & Exercise Performance

         A.      Carbohydrate Loading

         B.      Protein Diets

         C.      Pregame Meals

         D.      Ergogenic Aids

 VI.     Maximum Oxygen Uptake

         A.      Definition

         B.      Assessments

 VII.    Body Composition

         A.      Definition

         B.      Methods

 VIII.   Disease

         A.      Obesity

         B.      Coronary Heart Disease

         C.      Cancer