Module Descriptors
APPLIED NUTRITION IN SPORT, HEALTH AND EXERCISE
SPOR50442
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Trevor Barter
Email: T.J.Barter@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Resources
Appropriately equipped laboratory with adequate technical support and:-
- Nutritional analysis software (currently Dietmaster 4.0)
- TV and video
- OHP and white board
Appropriately equipped lecture theatre with access to an OHP / Powerpoint facility.
- Nutritional analysis software (currently Dietmaster 4.0)
- TV and video
- OHP and white board
Appropriately equipped lecture theatre with access to an OHP / Powerpoint facility.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Summative Assessment:
A report to assess learning outcomes 2 & 3
An unseen examination to assess learning outcomes 1 & 3
15 credits will be gained from an overall pass in this module.
Formative Assessment:
Students will receive feedback on report results via a presentation before submission for summative assessment.
Examination type questions will form part of the Directed study.
A report to assess learning outcomes 2 & 3
An unseen examination to assess learning outcomes 1 & 3
15 credits will be gained from an overall pass in this module.
Formative Assessment:
Students will receive feedback on report results via a presentation before submission for summative assessment.
Examination type questions will form part of the Directed study.
Module Indicative Content
This module will apply nutritional concepts to health and sport. Specifically covering the relationships between diet and development of disease (such as coronary heart disease and obesity) and also exploring the relationship between diet and sports performance (such as training, dehydration and carbohydrates etc).
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures - 12 hours
Seminars - 10 x 2 hours
Independent study - 120 hours
During labs, students will be encouraged to participate in laboratory techniques and discussions.
During their time allocated to Independent Study, students will participate in background reading (50% of allocated time). The remainder of the assigned time will be spent in preparation for a presentation, in interactive IT learning strategies such as CD ROM's and the Internet and exam preparation (50% of allocated time).
Seminars - 10 x 2 hours
Independent study - 120 hours
During labs, students will be encouraged to participate in laboratory techniques and discussions.
During their time allocated to Independent Study, students will participate in background reading (50% of allocated time). The remainder of the assigned time will be spent in preparation for a presentation, in interactive IT learning strategies such as CD ROM's and the Internet and exam preparation (50% of allocated time).
Module Texts
1. Williams MH (2005). Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport - 6th Edition. Mc Graw-Hill. ISBN: 0072441704
2. House of Commons (2004) House of Commons Committee Report: Obesity. HMSO
3. McArdle WD, Katch FL and Katch VL. (1996). 'Exercise physiology: energy, nutrition and human performance'. Lea and Febiger. ISBN: 0-68305731-6
4. Whitney, E.N. Rolfes, S.R. (2001). Understanding Nutrition. 9th Ed. Belmont, CA, Wadsworth Publ. ISBN: 0-534-59004-7
5. Wardlaw, G. M., Kessel, M. (2002). 'Perspectives in Nutrition'. 5th Ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
ISBN: 0071122869
2. House of Commons (2004) House of Commons Committee Report: Obesity. HMSO
3. McArdle WD, Katch FL and Katch VL. (1996). 'Exercise physiology: energy, nutrition and human performance'. Lea and Febiger. ISBN: 0-68305731-6
4. Whitney, E.N. Rolfes, S.R. (2001). Understanding Nutrition. 9th Ed. Belmont, CA, Wadsworth Publ. ISBN: 0-534-59004-7
5. Wardlaw, G. M., Kessel, M. (2002). 'Perspectives in Nutrition'. 5th Ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill.
ISBN: 0071122869