Kinesiology & Nutrition II: Nutrition and Healthy Choices for the Active Student

One-semester course. In Kinesiology & Nutrition II: Nutrition and Healthy Choices for the Active Student, students will examine the basic of nutrition, including the recommended dietary guidelines; selection, preparation, and serving of nutritious foods; building a strong foundation of lifelong nutrition; and the pitfalls of fad diets and other shortcuts that appear under the guise of nutrition. Major topics will include: healthy food choices; purchasing for good food choices; budgeting properly; food preparation; planning for busy times; nutrition in the college/young adult years and beyond; nutrition and the active lifestyle; eating out; and good choices in the college cafeteria.

Please note: Courses in the Kinesiology & Nutrition series do not need to be taken sequentially. 
*Alternates with Kinesiology & Nutrition IV: Advanced Health Challenges.


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Kinesiology & Nutrition II: Nutrition and Healthy Choices for the Active Student Information




  • Example Syllabus
  • Class meets once per week for 50-55 minutes.
  • Class cap: 20 students.
  • Designed for grades 9-12.
  • High school students may be awarded .5 credit in Physical Fitness or Health upon completion of this course.

Course Materials




  • Click here to purchase the course text.
    • Nutrition for Dummies


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