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Nov 24, 2024
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UofM 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Health Studies - Dietetics Concentration, (B.S.)
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Health Studies (B.S.)
Program objectives for a B.S. in Health Studies are: (a) to demonstrate critical thinking skills, specifically in the areas of evaluating evidence and understanding sources; (b) to demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communication and computer utilization; (c) to use knowledge of functional anatomy and biomechanics to analyze and evaluate movement and to prescribe exercises to prevent injuries and enhance performance; (d) to recognize risk factors (i.e., cardiovascular, metabolic, musculoskeletal) and their relationship to physical activity, nutrition and other lifestyle behaviors; identify risk factors, which may require consultation with medical or allied health professionals (e) to demonstrate an understanding of principles and research-based guidelines for nutrition, body composition, and weight management when analyzing current status and prescribing desirable changes; (f) to demonstrate understanding of the basic principles of program planning, management, evaluation, and administration of health and wellness programs and facilities.
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Note:
As part of the University General Education Program requirements, Dietetic concentration must take the following courses:
Natural Science
Social/Behavioral Sciences:
Electives (5 hours)
Selected in consultation with advsor to bring the total number of credit hours to 120. In some of the above courses, variable hours of supervised laboratory/field experience will be required.
Typical 4-Year Dietetics Concentration Sequence
Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120
*Must satisfy University General Education Program Requirement
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