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Wellness, Health, and Nutrition

Program Outcomes

The specialization in Wellness, Health, and Nutrition focuses on developing:

  • >Nutrition and wellness, balancing diets/lifestyles for athletes and non-athletes
  • Planning nutritional menus and physical activity programs for diverse demographics
  • Comparative analysis of dietary regimens
  • Scientific methods for nutritional calculation in professional menus
  • Personal training programs

Career Opportunities

Wellness, Health, and Nutrition: Support assistant/specialist for nutritionists, personal trainers, rehabilitation and massage therapists, yoga instructors; multidisciplinary manager or coordinator in fitness and wellness centers; wellness consultant for the hospitality industry.

A.A. CURRICULUM

Additional General Education Requirements ( 3 credits )

Italian Language1 course from:
Italian LanguageItalian Studies and Linguistics - Italian Language
FIRST YEAR 37 credits
FWCAPC335 Introduction to Professional Cooking Experiential Learning
FWFSSA300S Food Safety and Sanitation
FWWEWW360 Wines of the World: The Old World
FWBPBT320 Baking Techniques I
FWCATF340 Tradition of Italian Food I
FWDNIN200 Introduction to Nutrition
FWCACC455 Professional Cooking II: Cooking Techniques Experiential Learning
FWWEWA340 Wine Appreciation: Wines of Italy
FWBPBI325 Breads of Italy: Traditional Breads, Flatbreads, and Rolls
FWCARC360 Italian Regional Cuisine and Pastry
FWDNHW200 Food, Health, and Wellness in Italy
PSSPJN001 January EL Project I NC
SECOND YEAR 36 credits
HPSMDS365 Day Spa Operations Experiential Learning
FWCANC450 Nutritional Cooking
SHSSYT300 Yoga Therapy: Philosophy and Practice
FWDNDS520 Dietetics and Nutrition in the Mediterranean
SHSSTW420 Personal Training and Wellness
HPSMSO340 Spa Operations and Management Experiential Learning
FWCAMD515 Menu Development
GSHSHW210 The Science of Happiness: Skills and Wellbeing
FWCAVC420 Cooking Light: Contemporary Techniques for Healthy Living
SHSSFW380 Health, Fitness, and Wellness in Italy
PSSPJN002 January EL Project II NC
Total credits 76 credits