NUFS 163: Science of Physical Fitness and Nutrition
San Jose State University
Use of scientific principles, scientific investigation, and current technological advances to assess the relationship between diet, physical fitness, and disease. Examine scientific literature to evaluate the effects of nutritional intervention on exercise performance. Satisfies GE UD Area: 2/5. Earth, Environment, and Sustainability (Formerly Area R). Prerequisite(s): Completion of Core General Education and upper division standing are prerequisites to all UD GE courses. Completion of, or co-registration in, 100W is strongly recommended.
Average GPA: 2.69
Grade distribution records: 888 students across 10 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 17 | 1.9% |
| A | 121 | 13.6% |
| A- | 56 | 6.3% |
| B+ | 72 | 8.1% |
| B | 214 | 24.1% |
| B- | 89 | 10.0% |
| C+ | 62 | 7.0% |
| C | 127 | 14.3% |
| C- | 31 | 3.5% |
| D+ | 20 | 2.3% |
| D | 32 | 3.6% |
| D- | 4 | 0.5% |
| F | 43 | 4.8% |
Based on 888 student grade records across 10 terms and 7 professors.
Instructors
- Antoinette F Bloom 492 students, Average GPA 2.72
- Elizabeth B Brown 274 students, Average GPA 2.64
- Linda D Wilkin 48 students, Average GPA 2.84
- Cristina Carrillo 28 students, Average GPA 2.63
- Lacey A Atkinson 25 students, Average GPA 2.66
- Farzaneh Ghiasvand 11 students, Average GPA 2.40
- Stanley B Butler 10 students, Average GPA 2.53