1. Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with sport and exercise nutrition and metabolism.
Knowledge and Understanding

2. Demonstrate an awareness of how basic concepts and principles covered in the module can be applied to sport and exercise science settings.
Application

3. Demonstrate an understanding of nutritional and metabolic approaches to solving problems in sport and exercise science settings.
Knowledge and Understanding, Problem-Solving, Application

A 1hr multiple choice and short answer examination paper. Assesses LOS 1, 2 and 3. 100% weighting.

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:

Students will be provided with formative assessment and feedback via workshop exercises. These will support lecture material and provide essential learning experiences. Many workshops will be designed around applying material learnt in classes in a practical context. Formative questions will be set and feedback provided.

This module will provide a basic knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with sport and exercise nutrition and metabolism. Including dietary recommendations, nutrient structures, sources and functions and effects of inadequate intake, digestion and absorption, energy metabolism, fluid balance and thermoregulation, acid base balance and energy balance. Body composition and dietary analysis techniques will be covered.

This module will provide a basic knowledge of the underlying concepts and principles associated with sport and exercise nutrition and metabolism. Including dietary recommendations, nutrient structures, sources and functions and effects of inadequate intake, digestion and absorption, energy metabolism, fluid balance and thermoregulation, acid base balance and energy balance. Body composition and dietary analysis techniques will be covered.

Students will undertake a tutor-led lecture programme, supported by tutor and student led workshops. In addition, there will be tutor-guided independent study, supplemented by student-led independent study, research and reading surrounding nutrition and metabolism related topics. Furthermore, there will be student-led independent study into assessment planning and preparation.

Whitney, E.N. Rolfes, S.R. (2013). Understanding Nutrition. 13th Ed. Wadsworth Publ.

Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (2011) Dietary Reference Values for Energy. Public Health England.

McArdle, W. D., Katch, F. I., Katch, V. L. (2015). Exercise Physiology; Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance. 8th Ed. Wolters Kluwer.

Access to Blackboard

Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture theatre

Appropriately and adequately equipped IT room

Access to a nutrition analysis programme, such as Nutritics

Appropriately and adequately equipped laboratory to undertake blood sampling and body composition.

Appropriately and adequately stocked library facilities