Gwybodaeth Modiwlau
Course Delivery
Assessment
Due to Covid-19 students should refer to the module Blackboard pages for assessment details
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Essay 1000 Words | 50% |
| Semester Exam | 1 Hours Exam Online exam (MCQ, short answer) | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Essay 1000 Words | 50% |
| Supplementary Exam | 1 Hours Exam Online exam (MCQ, short answer) | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Demonstrate a base of knowledge concerning the role of nutrition in health and sport performance.
Discuss dietary guidelines and recommendations for health and sport.
Evaluate dietary information and show judgement about its scientific significance.
Brief description
This module will introduce students to key roles of nutrition in the human body and to consider the influence of nutrition in disease and in healthy populations. The module will provide the basis for development of the students understanding of the role of nutrition in health and performance in subsequent modules.
Aims
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Content
Protein
Fat
Fluid balance
Urine osmolarity
Micronutrients
Recommended intakes, DRI, RDA
Guidelines for healthy diets e.g.:
• food pyramids,
• healthy plate,
• five a day
Energy balance
Blood glucose response to CHO
Food diary and FFQ
Estimating substrate use at rest and during activity
Body comp, BMI
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Students will be provided with academic and skill challenges during practical sessions and completion of assessment | |
| Completion of assessments (Exam and Essay) Laboratory sessions | |
| Laboratory sessions: • Working in groups in laboratory sessions | |
| Completion of assessments (Exam and Essay) Laboratory sessions | |
| Laboratory sessions: • Capillary blood sample taking • Food Diary • Indirect calorimetry • Body composition assessment | |
| Working in the lab will require to communicate in a professional manner with peers | |
| Self, peer and lecturer feedback during contact hours | |
| Assessment (Essay, interpreting dietary guidelines) Laboratory sessions: • Working with participants as clients | |
| Assessment (Exam, online platform and Essay using MS word) Laboratory sessions • Food diary and Food frequency questionnaire |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4