This module provides an integrated overview of the relationship between sustainable diets, nutrition and sporting performance.
The science of exercise and sports nutrition is a rapidly growing and expanding field.
The link between physical activity, health, well-being and disease prevention is well established and this module identifies the most current and topical nutritional science in this area and applies nutritional science to the habitual lifestyle of the sportsperson.
This module also aims to develop students understanding of sustainable nutrition and healthy sustainable diets in terms of nutrient profile for sporting performance and thereby addressing the UNs Sustainable Development Guidelines 2 and 3.
The module builds on the previous knowledge of the student and allows the student to integrate basic sustainable nutrition principles and principles of physiology into the study of nutrition for the sports person.
Unit 1: Overview of Sports Nutrition
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Unit 2: Energy Systems
aerobic and non aerobic, metabolic rate
Unit 3: The Female Athlete
female athlete triad, relative energy deficiency syndrome
Unit 4: Macro-nutrients in Sport
carbohydrates, lipids and protein
Unit 5 Micronutrients, Phytochemicals, Antioxidants
sources, functions, deficiency, effects on sporting performance, recommended daily intake,
Unit 6: Fluid, hydration and sport drinks
dehydration, fluid sources, functions, requirements
Unit 7: Nutrition and the Immune System
immune system function, efffect of exercise on immune function, nutrient effects on immunity
Unit 8: Ergogenic Aids (1)
definition, nutrient sources, recommended intake, biological effects, contraindications, side effects, legality
Unit 9: Ergogenic Aids (2)
definition, nutrient sources, recommended intake, biological effects, contraindications, side effects, legality
Unit 10: Nutritional Analysis
Nutrition, diet and recipe analysis techniques and methodologies (software)
Unit 11: Emerging Nutritional Trends for health and performance
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Unit 12: Revision and Exam Tips
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Students are encouraged to engage in their own learning through knowledge acquired from lectures, class discussion, problem based learning, websites, video links, podcasts, online tutorials and self- directed learning.
Students are expected to stay abreast of emerging nutritional research and nutrition trends.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 70 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 30 |