Module Descriptors
APPLIED NUTRITION FOR SPORT, HEALTH AND EXERCISE
SPOR50446
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Andrew Bloomer
Email: A.Bloomer@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- GROUP PRESENTATION weighted at 10%
- REPORT weighted at 40%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module will apply nutritional concepts to sport, health and exercise. 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 and dehydration). Guidelines for fluid, carbohydrate and protein intakes will be considered and appropriate applications to population groups discussed.
Methods of investigating nutritional status will be explored and critically analysed. Dietary intake information will be collected, presented and interpreted during laboratory sessions. The strengths and weaknesses of various approaches will be considered and evaluated. Appropriate research methodologies will be explored.
Methods of investigating nutritional status will be explored and critically analysed. Dietary intake information will be collected, presented and interpreted during laboratory sessions. The strengths and weaknesses of various approaches will be considered and evaluated. Appropriate research methodologies will be explored.
Module Additional Assessment Details
Students will be required to complete 3 pieces of summative assessment:
1. A group presentation (15 minutes) of diet analysis results, worth 10% of the overall module mark.
(assesses LOs 1,2 & 3)
2. A 1000 word report, worth 40% of the overall module mark. (Individually produced) (Assesses LOs 1,2 & 3)
3. A 1 hour unseen examination, worth 50% of the overall module mark. (Assesses LOs 1 & 3)
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
The group presentation of the diet analysis results provides the opportunity for peer support and tutor formative feedback before the individual written report is submitted.
Workshops and blackboard material are designed to support learning during the course of the module, but specifically towards the end and the unseen examination.
1. A group presentation (15 minutes) of diet analysis results, worth 10% of the overall module mark.
(assesses LOs 1,2 & 3)
2. A 1000 word report, worth 40% of the overall module mark. (Individually produced) (Assesses LOs 1,2 & 3)
3. A 1 hour unseen examination, worth 50% of the overall module mark. (Assesses LOs 1 & 3)
Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
The group presentation of the diet analysis results provides the opportunity for peer support and tutor formative feedback before the individual written report is submitted.
Workshops and blackboard material are designed to support learning during the course of the module, but specifically towards the end and the unseen examination.
Module Texts
Burke, L. (2007) Practical Sports Nutrition. Human Kinetics.
Whitney, E.N. and Rolfes, S.R. (2008). Understanding Nutrition. 11th Ed. Thompson Higher Education.
Williams, M. H. (2007) Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport. 8th Edtn. McGraw-Hill.
Whitney, E.N. and Rolfes, S.R. (2008). Understanding Nutrition. 11th Ed. Thompson Higher Education.
Williams, M. H. (2007) Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sport. 8th Edtn. McGraw-Hill.
Module Resources
Appropriately equipped laboratory with adequate technical support and:-
- Nutritional analysis software (currently Dietmaster 4.0)
- Food preparation area
- Blood analysis laboratory
- OHP and white board
Appropriately equipped lecture theatre with access to an OHP / Powerpoint facility
Internet access sufficient to access blackboard
- Nutritional analysis software (currently Dietmaster 4.0)
- Food preparation area
- Blood analysis laboratory
- OHP and white board
Appropriately equipped lecture theatre with access to an OHP / Powerpoint facility
Internet access sufficient to access blackboard
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (36)
Lectures - 12 hours
Laboratory/workshops - 12 x 2 hours
Independent Study Hours: (114)
24 hours of tutor directed reading and searching for information
12 hours preparation for group presentation
24 hours preparation for the report
36 hours preparation for unseen examination
18 hours student led independent study
Lectures - 12 hours
Laboratory/workshops - 12 x 2 hours
Independent Study Hours: (114)
24 hours of tutor directed reading and searching for information
12 hours preparation for group presentation
24 hours preparation for the report
36 hours preparation for unseen examination
18 hours student led independent study