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California State University, Chico
College of Natural Sciences

Nutrition for Human Performance Minor

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  • Program Type

    Undergraduate Minor

  • Delivery Type

    On Campus

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If you’re interested in exploring how food fuels physical activity, health, and lifelong wellness, the nutrition for human performance minor is designed for you. Whether you're interested in sports, fitness, or helping others reach their peak performance, this minor will give you the tools to understand and apply nutritional science in real-world settings.

With a program that provides a strong foundation in physiology, exercise science, and applied nutrition, you’ll graduate prepared to make a lasting impact on your own health or that of your future clients.

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Nourish Your Expertise

Explore how nutrition influences fitness, performance, and health. Core topics include human physiology, exercise physiology, nutrition, and client-focused nutrition counseling, with flexible options in psychology, strength training, and youth fitness.

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Fuel Theory With Practice

Learn to evaluate dietary habits, understand nutritional needs for active individuals, and communicate nutrition strategies that lead to behavior change. These skills translate into careers in health coaching, fitness training, athletic performance, public health, and wellness education. 

Skills you gain in this minor include:

  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Counseling
  • Critical thinking
  • Research

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Take Your Degree Further 

This minor is a great fit for students who want to combine science, movement, and health to better support performance and well-being. 

Majors that pair well: 

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Grow With Support

Join clubs such as the Physical Education Teacher Education Club or Exercise Physiology Club to make friends, develop your professional network, and learn about career opportunities.