| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Practical | 1 x 2 hr practical per week |
| Lecture | 1 x 2 hr lecture per week |
| Seminars / Tutorials |
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Coursework A 3,000 word report on a seven day dietary analysis | 50% |
| Semester Exam | 2 Hours Examination | 50% |
| Supplementary Exam | 2 Hours Re-assessment of failed component | 100% |
On completion of this module students should be able to...
1. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of the conceptual basis to governmental dietary intake recommendations
2. Undertake a full weighed dietary analysis and critically interpret the resulting data
3. Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of energy supply and demand during exercise of differing intensities and durations
4. Evaluate the impact of dietary manipulations on sports performance and on health
5. Demonstrate the ability to place knowledge into practical situations with the exercise of good judgement
Proper nutrition is an essential aspect of sports and exercise performance as it provides energy for mechanical work and essential nutrients for the synthesis and maintenance of tissues. Improper nutrition can lead to diminished sports performance and health-related problems such as obesity. This module explores relevant nutritional theory and the application to practical situations in sport and exercise. Students will study the conceptual basis to recommended intakes of vitamins, minerals and energy nutrients and consider the effect of manipulating intakes through supplementation and restriction. Particular emphasis will be placed on energy, nitrogen balance and water balance. Practical activities will include a full weighed dietary analysis; water balance during exercise in hot environments; and effect of manipulating carbohydrate availability on endurance performance. Coverage of appetite and the psychology of food choice will ensure students will be able to apply their knowledge to real-world situations with due pragmatism.
This module is at CQFW Level 6