Study Mode:
Full time: 3 Years
Part time: 4 Years
Start Date:
September 2025
Administrative Unit:
Department of Agricultural
Economics and Extension
Email: daee@sta.uwi.edu
Phone: 1(868) 662 2002 ext. 82094
Programme Overview
This programme integrates scientific principles with practical application, providing an understanding of how nutrition impacts physical performance, recovery, and overall health in athletes and active individuals. It is comprised of courses designed to equip students with foundational and applied knowledge in nutrition science as it relates to athletic performance and physical activity to support athletes and fitness enthusiasts with evidence-based nutrition advice.
GRADUATE CAREER PATHS
- Health Education
- Sport Nutritionist
- Wellness Coach
Programme Breakdown
The Minor in Sports Nutrition comprises of at least 15 credits of advanced courses (Levels II and III) and 6 credits of prerequisites/co-requisites. Students are required to complete all courses in Section A (below) and to take at least 3 credits from the list of courses in Section B.
COURSE LISTING
SECTION A: CORE COURSES
HUEC 2012 Nutrition Assessment for Sports
HUEC 3014 Nutrition in Sports and Fitness
HUEC 3016 Nutrition in Health and Disease
HUEC 3015 Nutrition and Health in Sports Performance
SECTION B: ELECTIVES
(minimum one (1) course must be selected)
AGBU 3007 New Venture Creation and Management
AGEX 3004 Communication Skills for Professionals
HUEC 3007 Law and the Family
MGMT 2007 Introduction to E-Commerce
MGMT 2009 Sociology of Sports
MGMT 2010 Introduction to Sports Management
MGMT 2022 The Law and Sports
MGMT 3027 Sports Marketing and Public Relations
PSYC 2012 Developmental Psychology
SOCI 3005 Sociology of Health and Illness
HUEC 3027 Introduction to Research Methods
HUEC 2013 Principles of Dietetics
HUEC 2015 Food Quality and Safety
NOTE:
Students pursuing the Major in Nutritional Sciences, together with a Minor in Sports Nutrition, are required to select the replacement courses for HUEC 3014, 3015 AND 3016 FROM Section B, below since these courses are common courses in the Major in Nutritional Sciences. Please consult with your academic advisor before registering for this minor.
Entry Requirements
To enter into this programme, you must possess one of the following
- UWI Certificate in Human Ecology
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Passes in at least two (2) 2-unit CAPE courses or two GCE A-level subjects and a minimum of five (5) subjects at CSEC General Proficiency (Grade I-IIl) or GCE O-level, or their equivalents, which must include English Language and Mathematics
- An approved Associate Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.5