Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Learning Methods
Lecture
Online
Practical
Workshop
Module Offerings
4006SPS-JAN-CTY
Aims
This module aims to introduce students to the key principles of sports nutrition. Students will build on their knowledge gained from 4003SPS by studying the effects that specific food groups (i.e. macro- and micro-nutrient availability) and hydration status can play in affecting athletic performance. Having been initially introduced to the roles and responsibilities of the accredited performance nutritionist operating in professional practice, students will proceed to study a research-informed curriculum that outlines the effects of food and fluid availability on athletic performance. Using contemporary evidence-based guidelines, students should be able to synthesise and communicate such evidence to provide sport-specific recommendations.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Nutritional Requirements for Athletic Populations and Position Stands:
The Performance Nutritionist; Carbohydrates for Athletes; Protein for Athletes; Fats for Athletes; Hydration; Micronutrients.
Performance Nutrition in Practice:
Endurance Sports; Strength & Power Sport; Team Sports; Weight Restricted Sports.
Module Overview:
This module introduces you to the key principles of sports nutrition. You will study the effects that specific food groups (i.e. macro- and micro-nutrient availability) and hydration status can play in affecting athletic performance.
This module introduces you to the key principles of sports nutrition. You will study the effects that specific food groups (i.e. macro- and micro-nutrient availability) and hydration status can play in affecting athletic performance.
Additional Information:The Association for Nutrition (AfN) competencies covered in this module include:
CC4b The theory and methods of investigating the dietary, nutrient and activity patterns general population, sub-groups (athletes) and the individual for either human or animal systems.
CC1k How nutritional needs change with age, gender, physical activity, lifestyle etc. for either human or animal systems.
The BASES Undergraduate Endorsement (BUES) criteria covered in this module include:
1.2.2 Influence of diet and nutrition
1.2.6 Fatigue, recovery and overtraining
Assessments
Centralised Exam
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