Bachelor of Science in Biology with Specialization in Human Nutrition and Performance (STEM)

EDUCO - Salem University

USA,West Virginia

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 16,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Jan 2025

Apply Date

USA, West Virginia

Type: University

Location Type: Rural

Founded: 1888

Total Students: 835 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

223 West Main Street, Salem, West Virginia 26426, USA

Bachelor of Science in Biology with Specialization in Human Nutrition and Performance (STEM)

Program Overview

The foundation of Human Nutrition and Performance specialization is to extend and apply your knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to practical settings. Those who’ve completed Human Nutrition and Performance specialization in our Biological Science program have a comprehensive understanding of nutrition that is required specific for better athletic performance in all sports and how it applies to practical settings. At Salem University, our Bachelor of Science in Biology with a specialization in Human Nutrition and Performance is a 40-month course that’s taught out of our beautiful West Virginia campus and includes:

  • A curriculum focused on professional development
  • Faculty with real-world experience in the field
  • A diverse learning community
  • Preparation for the life sciences and health science job market or for graduate-level study

With Human Nutrition and Performance specialization, you’ll start with acquiring knowledge and skills related to physical, biological and health sciences as a whole. From there, you’ll build on that base by studying topics like  nutrition requirements for skeletal structure , muscles and nervous motor components, how the body responds to dietary supplements nutrition, how to assess performance based on nutrition, how internal biology influences outer functions such yoga exercise including pre and probiotics nutrition related to boost your immune system, and so on. In all of these courses, we like to focus on practical applications of these concepts for you to better apply what you’re learning and the skills and tasks you’ll need on the job.