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About Human Performance and Nutrition
The Associate Degree in Human Performance and Nutrition prepares practitioners to utilize nutrition and activity in the promotion of healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, and the management of health conditions.
The programme is comprised of theoretical and clinical courses delivered across four semesters, and includes a hands-on practicum in which participants are assigned to various healthcare environments.
The practicum provides students with the chance to gain experience in restorative care and nutrition, as well as rehabilitation, health promotion and the maintaining of health and wellness.
Course Breakdown
Human Performance and Nutrition takes 2 years to complete and rewards students with an Associate Degree.
Year One
Semester One
General Education Courses
- Critical Reading and Writing (3 Credits)
- Introduction to Sociology (3 Credits)
- Algebra Essentials / Mathematical Reasoning and Logic (4 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Fundamentals of Chemistry (0 Credits)
- Principles of Nutrition (3 Credits)
- HUman Body I (2 Credits)
Semester Two
General Education Courses
- Speech, Self and Society (3 Credits)
- A Survey of Saint Lucian History and Heritage (3 Credits)
- Ethics and Professional Development (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Introduction to Psychology (3 Credits)
- Fundamentals of Chemistry II (0 Credits)
- Health Promotion (3 Credits)
- Human Body II (2 Credits)
Year Two
Semester One
General Education Courses
- Human Relations (3 Credits)
Programme Courses
- Food Preparation 1 (2 Credits)
- Sanitation, Safety and Hygiene (3 Credits)
- Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 (3 Credits)
- Activity as Therapy (3 Credits)
- Elective 1 (3 Credits)
Semester Two
Programme Courses
- Medical Nutrition Therapy (3 Credits)
- Community Nutrition (3 Credits)
- Elective 2 (3 Credits)
- Activity as Therapy (Clinical Practicum) (2 Credits)
Course Options - select one
- Hospitality Experience: Food Service Practicum (2 Credits)
- Hospitality Sector / Community Experience: Health (2 Credits)
- Centers, Community Setting / Schools (2 Credits)
Entry Requirements
You can visit our Admissions Page to read our general entry requirements.
Fees & Tuition
Visit our Tuition page to download the fees of different programmes.
Tip: Scroll inside the table for more information.
| Fee | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester One | Semester Two | |
| Tuition for Saint Lucian & OECS Students | $ 1,055 | $ 1,110 | $ 1,080 | $ 1,080 |
| Tuition for CARICOM Students | $ 1,503 | $ 1,558 | $ 1,528 | $ 1,528 |
| Tuition for International Students | $ 3,201 | $ 3,256 | $ 3,226 | $ 3,226 |
| Audit | - | $ 30 | ||
| Registration | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 | $ 30 |
| Students’ Council | $ 12 | - | $ 12 | - |
| Digital Technology | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 | $ 110 |
| Insurance | $ 18 | - | $ 18 | - |
| ID Card | $ 25 | - | ||
| Total Fees | Year One | Year Two | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Semester Two | Semester Three | Semester Four | |
| Saint Lucian Nationals & OECS Students | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 | $ 1,250 |
| CARICOM Students | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 | $ 1,698 |
| International Students | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 | $ 3,396 |
