Book lists and reference resources will be located in module handbooks and updated annually (amendments confirmed at the Annual Planning Event).

Food Standards Committee - Manual of Nutrition (Stationery Office Books, 2008) ISBN 978011243116
Manore, M. and Thompson, T. (2000). Sport Nutrition for Health and Performance. Human Kinetics: Leeds.
McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I. and Katch, V.L. (2009). Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Third Edition. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
McArdle, W.D., Katch, F.I. and Katch, V.L. (2006). Exercise Physiology, Energy, Nutrition, and Human Performance. Sixth Edition. Baltimore, MD: Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
Schlenker, E. D. and Long, S. (2007). Williams¿ Essentials of Nutrition and Diet Therapy. Ninth Edition. Mosby: St Louis, Missouri.
Wilmore, J. H. and Costill, D. L. (2004). Physiology of Sport and Exercise, 3rd edition. Human Kinetics: Champaign, Illinois.

JOURNALS:
British Journal of Nutrition
British Medical Journal
International Journal of Sports Nutrition
Journal of Nutrition
Journal of Sports Nutrition

WEBSITES:
- Australian Institute of Sport - www.ausport.gov.au
- The British Association of Sport and Exercise Science www.bases.org.uk
- British Nutrition Foundation www.nutrition-org.uk
- British Heart Foundations Statistical Website www.heartstats.org/homepage.asp
- Chief Medical Office - Department of Health www.dh.gov.uk/en/Aboutus/MinistersandDepartmentLeaders/ChiefMedicalOfficer/index.htm
- Diabetes UK www.diabetes.org.uk/
- Department of Health: www.dh.gov.uk/en/index.htm
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: www.defra.gov.uk
- Food Standards Agency www.foodstandards.gov.uk
- Heart Statistics: www.heartstats.org/homepage.asp?id=6
- Institute of Food Research www.ifrn.bbsrc.ac.uk
- Medical dictionary: www.medic8.com/healthguide/dictionary.htm
- World Health Organisation - www.who.int/en/

Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: (72)

Guided Independent Study: (228)

Virtual Learning Environment resources to support this module

A range of formative and summative assessment methods will be used which are appropriate to the teaching and learning delivery method, mode of attendance and proposed weighting criteria used for this module, and as reflected within the Scheme and Award specifications.
Group discussions, group and individual tasks and activities to reinforce the module learning outcomes.

1. Written document (2000 words) (addressing LO's 1 and 2)

2. Presentation (3000 words) (addressing LO's 3, 4 and 5)

Students must attempt all assessments and achieve an overall pass grade.

Formative feedback will be provided in a variety of forms, including written feedback on proposed titles, outline assignment plans and full drafts

Feedback may take place via full-class, group and individual tutorials

- Relationship between the concepts of exercise, health and nutrition.
- Examining the various health and medical professionals and their role in obtaining and delivering nutritional advice.
- The multidisciplinary role of nutrition in the prevention, management and treatment of a range of diseases and health conditions: Obesity, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Ischaemic Heart Disease, Depression, Asthma, Arthritis, Cancer, Aids, Pregnancy, and Ageing.
- The nutritional requirements and recommendations for a range of diseases and health conditions: Obesity, Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Ischaemic Heart Disease, Depression, Asthma, Arthritis, Cancer, Aids, Pregnancy, and Ageing.
- Examining the various key theories and practices in nutritional health promotion and behaviour change.
- Government initiatives.
- Private sector initiatives.