Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Module Offerings
6501YAUNUT-JAN-PAR
Aims
The aim of this module is for students to examine practical, physiological, ethical and contemporary issues in nutrition and how to effectively communicate proposed intervention strategies for individuals or groups. The issues examined will include subject feedback mechanisms and how science/technology can be used to effectively communicate the information with the individual/group. This module will build upon students understanding of food science and physiology and apply them to a new context.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Critically evaluate the acute responses to exercise and the physical requirements for a sport.
2.
Develop an appropriate periodized programme.
3.
Critically assess the nutrient requirements of a physical activity in terms of the effects on body composition, training adaptations, recovery and performance.
4.
Develop and critically assess a nutritional programme which maximizes effectiveness.
5.
Critically evaluate contemporary and/or ethical issues in nutrition.
6.
Use appropriate mechanisms to critically evaluate and feedback nutritional data.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:This module aims will be addressed by covering a range of subject areas including periodized nutrition for athletes; personalised nutrition; and science communication. Will cover the following topics:
The students will examine the acute physiological response and substrate utilization during exercise, and how these can be translated into the development of an effective and efficient training programme.
The students will examine substrate utilization during physical activity, and how these can be translated into the development of an effective and efficient nutritional intervention which links to the needs analysis of the activity.
The students will examine contemporary issues in sport nutrition and evaluate appropriate feedback mechanisms for disseminating information to the subject. An examination of the ethical and practical implications of supplementation and their impact on the individual will be used to provide appropriate feedback.
Additional Information:Through classroom teaching, classroom discussion, exercises, experiments and other links, students can obtain an understanding of nutrient metabolism, development of a nutritional strategy, and the need for effective communication and feedback.
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