In partnership with the College of Sciences’ Biology and Environmental Science Department, the Kinesiology Department supports a minor in Human Nutrition. This minor provides you with a strong foundation in nutrition principles and assessment in the context of human health and disease. It may be a good fit for students interested in pursuing careers in hospitality, health and fitness and other fields.
Degrees and Certificates
Human Nutrition Minor
Human Nutrition Minor
Program Overview
The course listings below are a representation of what this minor requires. Select elective courses may also be included. Students may have to take additional courses to fulfill the prerequisites of the required courses.
| Course # | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BIOL 2000 | Nutrition |
| PHED 4210 | Nutrition Assessments |
| PHED 4220 | Lifecycle and Community Nutrition |
| PHED 4240 | Metabolism and Function of Nutrients I |
| PHED 4280 | Metabolism and Function of Nutrients II |
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Chelsea Ward
Professor/Head | College of Sciences
334-244-3317
cward3@aum.edu
Science and Technology Complex, 1112
Biology & Environmental Science, RHERI
Ph.D. (2005) Auburn University in Biology
BS (1998) Florida Institute of Technology in Marine Biology
Dr. Ward’s research focuses are on immunology and stress physiology as it relates to temperature and changing environments. She also has interested in latitudinal gradients in stress physiology, immunology, and metabolism in Anurans.
