Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Practical
Seminar
Module Offerings
6108SPS-JAN-CTY
Aims
This module first aims to introduce fundamental knowledge in nutrition related to methods to measure energy intake/expenditure and body composition, macro- and micronutrients. This knowledge will underpin the second aim of understanding how macronutrients, micronutrients and ergogenic aids can be used effectively to enhance sports performance, training adaptation, and exercise recovery. The module will also consider the application of the key principles of nutrition to improve health and prevent and treat metabolic disease.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically evaluate the contribution of macronutrients to sports performance, training adaptations and recovery.
2.
Critically evaluate the role of micronutrients and ergogenic aids in sports performance, training adaptation and recovery.
3.
Critically evaluate the role of diet in prevention and treatment of metabolic disease.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Methods in Nutrition; Measuring energy intake, Measuring energy expenditure, Measuring body composition
Nutrition Fundamentals – Macro- & micro-nutrients; RDI’s, Carbohydrates, Fats, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals
Sports Nutrition; Endurance sports performance, Strength/power sports performance, Intermittent sports performance, Weight-making sports performance, Hydration
Health Nutrition; Obesity, T2D, Aging & sarcopenia, Eating disorders
Individual-level influences on physical activity and sedentary behaviour
Prevalence, patterns and trends in physical activity and sedentary behaviour
Module Overview:
This module firstly aims to introduce fundamental knowledge in nutrition related to methods to measure energy intake/expenditure and body composition, macro- and micronutrients. This knowledge will underpin the second aim of understanding how macronutrients, micronutrients and ergogenic aids can be used effectively to enhance sports performance, training adaptation, and exercise recovery.
This module firstly aims to introduce fundamental knowledge in nutrition related to methods to measure energy intake/expenditure and body composition, macro- and micronutrients. This knowledge will underpin the second aim of understanding how macronutrients, micronutrients and ergogenic aids can be used effectively to enhance sports performance, training adaptation, and exercise recovery.
Additional Information:BUES mapped.