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Applied Human Nutrition
This certificate is intended for professionals who are not dietitians nor nutritionists, but are concerned with health and wellness promotion such as nurses, kinesiologists, professional coaches and personal trainers, teachers, trained food service supervisors, dietary technicians, pharmacists and clinical psychologists. The certificate provides an enhanced understanding of the relationships among food, body composition, health, and human performance.
Please note that this certificate does not qualify the individual as a registered dietitian.
間眅埶AV is governed by the University’s admissions regulations. After University admission, submission of a completed program approval form to the advisor is required for formal acceptance in the program.
The certificate is normally completed within five years of admission to the certificate program.
Units applied to one certificate may not be applied to another certificate or diploma.
Program Requirements
Students must have a minimum 2.00 grade point average (GPA) calculated on all required courses.
Students complete one of
Basic anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardio-respiratory, urinary, digestive, immune, and reproductive systems.(distance education). Kinesiology majors and honors students may not receive credit for BPK 105. BPK or KIN 205 or 208 may be used as a substitute for BPK 105 by students in the Kinesiology Minor and Certificate programs. No student may take both BPK (or KIN) 105 and BPK (or KIN) 208 for credit. Recommended: Grade 11 biology, chemistry and physics. Students who have taken KIN 105 cannot repeat this course for credit.
An introductory survey of human physiology with an emphasis on mechanisms of regulation and integration. Anatomy of structures will be detailed only when it is critical to a functional understanding. Although this is intended as a survey course, some topics will be covered in reasonable detail in order to give insight into mechanisms of function. BPK (or KIN) 208 may not be used as a substitute for BPK (or KIN) 205 by students in the Kinesiology Major and Honors programs. Kinesiology majors and honors students who have taken BPK (or KIN) 105 must also take BPK (or KIN) 205. For students taking both of these courses, credit will only be given for BPK (or KIN) 205. Prerequisite: REQ-BISC 101, CHEM 281, PHYS 101 and 102. Students with credit for KIN 205 may not take this course for further credit.
An introduction to anatomy and physiological function of the major human systems, from a biomedical engineering perspective. Normally only available to students in the Biomedical Engineering Program. KIN 208 may be used as a substitute for KIN 105 by students in the Kinesiology Minor and Certificate programs. Kinesiology Major and Honors students may not receive credit for BPK 208. No student may take both BPK (or KIN) 105 and BPK (or KIN) 208 for credit, or both BPK (or KIN) 205 and BPK (or KIN) 208 for credit. Corequisite: CHEM 180. Students with credit for KIN 208 may not take this course for further credit.
and all of
An introduction of the principles of human nutrition with an emphasis on topics of current interest. The material is presented in a Canadian context to focus on nutrition practices and problems in this country. Students will gain an understanding of factors affecting food selection and the role of nutrition in maintaining good health. Students will develop the ability to discriminate between reliable and unreliable information on the subject of food and nutrition. Students with credit for KIN 110 may not take BPK 110 for further credit. Breadth-Science.
This course includes basic information on food, the safety of the food supply and current issues around the production, storage and distribution of food. Students will gain an understanding of basic food components, the physical foundations of food science, and the elements of food processing and preservation. Food-borne disease, biotechnology, irradiation of food, contaminants and additives in food, Canadian food labelling and advertising regulations, and food consumption trends will be examined. Nutritional biochemistry concepts will be interfaced with practical questions of food choice and eating practices. Recommended: grade 11 chemistry. Students with credit for KIN 111 may not take this course for further credit.
Examines the relationship between society and the food we eat by evaluating how cultural, social, and economic forces interact to influence health and nutritional status. Attention is given to cultures in British Columbia. Impact of national policies and marketing on food choice are discussed. Prerequisite: REQ-BPK (or KIN) 110. Students with credit for KIN 212 may not take this course for further credit.
The principles of nutritional biochemistry are applied to nutrition in life cycle - pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence and aging. The second part of the course deals with common disease conditions where nutrition plays an important role in prevention or treatment or both. The course is presented in the Canadian context featuring sources of help on Canadian practice, standards and regulations. Prerequisite: BPK (or KIN) 105 or 205 (formerly KIN 100), and 110. Students with credit for BPK (or KIN) 220 or BPK (or KIN) 311 may not take this course for further credit.
and three of the following. Only three of these units may be 100 division courses.
This course includes an examination of the development of contemporary understanding and practice of health promotion. Students will be given the opportunity to explore theories and models designed to explain health related behaviors and the determinants of health. Strategies for behavioral change and development of socio-environmental approaches will be discussed in the context of an aging Canadian population. Prerequisite: 60 units. Recommended: GERO 300.
This course examines specific nutritional conditions and concerns of the aging population. It does so by exploring the nutrient needs of the elderly as determined by physiological changes of aging, metabolic effects of common diseases, and biochemical interactions of medications. The course includes a broad investigation of the psychological, sociological, and physical factors which influence food choice and ultimately nutritional status in aging. Prerequisite: 60 units and GERO 300 or KIN 110.
Explores health from a holistic perspective, in which health is viewed as physical, psychological, and social well-being. Considers genetics, environment, personal health behaviors (such as diet, exercise, stress management, and drug use), socioeconomic status, health care delivery systems, and aging with the intent to improve students' abilities to evaluate health information. Students with credit for KIN 140 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.
Basic procedures for the assessment of the status and performance of the individual according to the principles of anthropometry, functional anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and motor learning. Recommended: grade 11 biology, chemistry and physics. Students with credit for KIN 142 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.
Introduces the student to exercise physiology. Focuses on personal exercise prescription to improve aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Also discusses athletic conditioning, e.g. speed and power training. The effects of nutritional and environmental factors on exercise and the role of exercise in weight control and stress management are considered. Recommended: medical clearance from a personal physician. Students with credit for KIN 143 may not take this course for further credit. Breadth-Science.
A study of human size, shape, proportion, composition, maturation and gross function related to basic concepts of growth, exercise, performance and nutrition. Prerequisite: REQ-BPK (or KIN) 105 or 142, and STAT 201 or an equivalent statistics course. Students with credit for KIN 303 may not take this course for further credit.
This course examines the theory and application of nutrition for fitness and sport. Students will study issues around dietary practices commonly promoted for performance enhancement, including mechanisms, effectiveness, risks and regulations. Students will learn skills for critical evaluation of nutrition research and nutrition claims, and will employ these in several small group projects investigating specific nutrition issues and products. Prerequisite: REQ-BPK (or KIN) 105 (or 205), and 110. Students with credit for KIN 312 or BPK (or KIN) 424 may not take this course for further credit.
An extension of BPK (or KIN) 143, Exercise Management, this course parallels the on-campus course BPK (or KIN) 343. This course is designed for students completing the health and fitness certificate and/or a kinesiology minor. The goal of the course is to provide students with an opportunity to appreciate principles of exercise leadership, assess individual fitness needs, design programs and monitor effects of prescribed exercise. This course is available only through distance education. Kinesiology majors and honors students may not receive credit for BPK (or KIN) 342. Prerequisite: REQ-BPK (or KIN) 105 (or 205), 142 and 143. Students with credit for KIN 342 or BPK (or KIN) 343 may not take this course for further credit.
The fundamentals of physiological growth and development from conception to maturity. Topics included form a strong foundation for those interested in designing appropriate activity programs for children of all ages. Prerequisite: REQ-BPK (or KIN) 105 or 205, and 142.
Pathways of energy flow in animals and man, and the relationship of biological energy transduction to the needs of the whole animal. Quantitative aspects of bioenergetics and adaptation to changes in energy supply and demand. Measuring techniques applied to adaptations to muscle activity and variations in food intake. Prerequisite: REQ-BPK (or KIN) 306, or 310 or MBB 321(or BICH 321). Students with credit for BPK (or KIN) 330 or KIN 430 may not take this course for further credit.
Core concepts in cancer biology ranging from the clinical and pathological basis of carcinogenesis to the molecular and cellular changes involved in cancer development. Emphasis will be on the complex interactions of lifestyle factors, genetics and social cultural determinants on cancer risk. Prerequisite: MBB 231 (or MBB 201) and at least 90 units. Students with credit for BPK (or KIN) 420 or KIN 431 may not complete this course for further credit.
Designed for those who require a serious but fairly broad discussion of specific physiological aspects of aging. The overall emphasis is on humans and other mammalian species and the varieties of aging changes they manifest. Prerequisite: BPK (or KIN) 105 or 205 (formerly KIN 100), 142 and 90 units. Students with credit for BPK (or KIN) 422 or KIN 461 may not repeat this course for credit.
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