Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Sport and Exercise Sciences

Learning Methods

Lecture
Online
Practical
Workshop

Module Offerings

5109SSLN-SEP-CTY

Aims

The aim of this module is to assess the needs of athletes in terms of nutritional requirements, body composition and specific strategies that would lead to enhanced sporting performance.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Identify and analyse nutritional requirements in respect to exercise and sport
2.
Assess the differing needs of athletes in the context of body composition, nutrition and nutritional supplements
3.
Examine and discuss a range of sport and training specific strategies designed to enhance performance in differing sports disciplines

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Nutritional requirements for exercise and sport; Energy and matching energy systems to sports; Body composition; Hydration & hydration status; Ergogenic aids and nutritional supplements; Enhancing sports performance, physical assessment of athletes; Training principles and fitness.
Module Overview:
The aim of this module is to assess the needs of athletes in terms of nutritional requirements, body composition and specific strategies that would lead to enhanced sporting performance.
Additional Information:Sport, Exercise Science & Nutrition is an essential module for understanding the specific needs of elite athletes compared to the needs of people engaging in recreational sports.

Assessments

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