Applied Sports Nutrition

Cod y Modiwl
BR30920
Teitl y Modiwl
Applied Sports Nutrition
Blwyddyn Academaidd
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl
Dr Joanne Wallace
Rhestr Ddarllen
Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu
Dr Ruth Wonfor
Dr Ifat Shah

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad

Manylion Asesiad

Cyfran
Asesiad Semester Poster presentation: 10 Minutes 30%
Asesiad Semester Case study: Journal Article: 2000 Words 70%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Poster presentation: 10 Minutes 30%
Asesiad Ailsefyll Case study: Journal Article: 2000 Words 70%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

  1. Apply a problem-solving approach for the provision of a nutritional intervention to meet client adaptation goals.
  2. Critically discuss the nutritional factors that may contribute to and influence optimal exercise performance.
  3. Critically appraise the recommendations for appropriate nutrient requirements for a variety of sport and exercise activities.
  4. Critically evaluate the role of nutritional supplements in the promotion of exercise adaptations.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module offers students the opportunity to study the role and relevance of sport and exercise nutrition in a more focused and applied manner. The module will focus on the use of nutritional strategies in both acute and chronic scenarios to maximise adaptation to training as well as before, during and after sport and exercise events. The module will examine the importance of individualising nutritional strategies for specific clients/athletes. The module will allow students to critically evaluate these factors and discuss how the use of the most effective nutritional strategy can influence sport and exercise performance.

Nod

To examine the role of nutrition in optimising health, exercise, and athletic performance. To develop skills in dietary assessment, nutritional planning, interpreting scientific evidence, and applying strategies to enhance recovery and performance in diverse populations.

Cynnwys

Indicative content:
Nutrition and training adaptations
Body composition
Gut trainability
Nutrition and Immune function
Nutrition for Injury recovery
Personalised nutrition
Environmental nutrition
Diet practices for team sports
Weight management
Eating disorders
Client nutritional intervention
Windiets
DXA / somatotyping
Making weight
Pre-exercise nutrition induced cooling
Designer diets myth or reality

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau

Manylion Sgiliau
Addasrwydd a gwydnwch Students will be provided with academic and skill challenges during practical sessions and completion of assessment 
Cydlynu ag erail Students work with the client as a group.
Cyfathrebu proffesiynol Working with the client, writing the journal case study and poster presentation.
Datrys Problemau Creadigol Through conducting the case study intervention
Gallu digidol Through lab work, using DXA and nutritional software
Meddwl beirniadol a dadansoddol Through conducting the case study intervention
Myfyrdod Students reflect on their clients' diet and self, peer and lecturer feedback during contact hours  
Sgiliau Pwnc-benodol Nutritional analysis, body composition assessment, nutritional strategies and working in the lab.
Synnwyr byd go iawn Working with a client throughout the module

Nodau

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