Course Code: WORK 250
Academic Year: 2024-2025
The Experiential Learning course integrates classroom learning with hands-on experience in diverse work environments related to nutrition and healthy lifestyle promotion. The course aims to bridge the gap between theoretical learning and professional practice by offering students the opportunity to practice in individual and group-based settings with diverse industry and community partners. Throughout this course, students develop and practice nutrition education and communication skills such as customer service, group education, nutrition assessment, and counselling and coaching clients one-on-one to meet their nutrition and healthy lifestyle goals. Students apply various techniques to help people adopt healthy lifestyle changes, focusing on strategies to increase motivation and confidence to change.