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SPX213: Nutrition for Sport and Exercise

Module Title Nutrition for Sport and Exercise
Module Code SPX213
Module Tutor Andrew Misiura
School Sport and Exercise
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description This module will consider the underpinning biochemistry and physiology of nutrition for health and sports performance. Study will involve lectures, tutorials and computer aided learning. The link between nutrition and health and nutrition and sports performance is well established and students will be expected to examine recent literature that includes nutritional guidance in health, physical activity and sports performance contexts.
Indicative Syllabus Topics covered include: energy balance; the macronutrients (fat, carbohydrate and protein); selected micronutrients; fluid balance and hydration strategies; ergogenic aids. In addition, students will perform a dietary analysis.
Learning Outcomes

i. Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module the student should be able to:
a) appraise the sources of macronutrients, vitamins and minerals;
b) interpret the results of a dietary analysis;
c) employ the concept of energy balance in a health and sports performance contexts;
d) analyse the relationship between recommended nutrient intake values and health and sports performance;
e) illustrate the importance of fluid intake for health and sports performance.



ii. Skills
The learning activities associated with this module are intended to develop the following:

Transferable skills:
a) problem solving;
b) application of numerical techniques;
c) communication and literacy;
d) independent learning and working;
e) use of information and communications technology

Subject specific skills:
a) competently undertake a dietary analysis
Learning and Teaching Activities

Staff/student contact: 20%
Student private study: 80%
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 100% Written Exam: End of year, digital multiple choice: 3.00 hours
Special Assessment Requirements None
Indicative Resources

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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