NUT3003 · Applied sport and exercise nutrition

Overview

This unit is focused on you developing knowledge, skills, and competencies to critically evaluate current developments in sport and exercise nutrition, targeting both health and sports performance outcomes in a variety of populations. The scientific disciplines of exercise physiology, biochemistry and immunology will be emphasised as you critically evaluate the underlying evidence supporting benchmark nutritional guidelines and recommendations given to individuals/groups partaking in exercise. Laboratory sessions will provide practical experience of various anthropometrical, nutritional and hydration assessment techniques; alongside applying knowledge of area specific theories into practice through a kitchen laboratory session. Particular reference to the roles and responsibilities of the sport and exercise nutrition expert when working in multi-disciplinary teams will be emphasised.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Evaluate the role of macro- and micro-nutrients in human energy transfer systems active during different types of exercise, and recognise the nutritional implications;
2. Appraise the effect exercise and the environment have on various body systems and body composition;
3. Evaluate nutritional and hydration assessment techniques in sport and exercise;
4. Assess nutritional, hydration and exercise requirements for active individuals performing at different sporting activities and levels and develop appropriate exercise and nutrition regimes;
5. Critically appraise the evidence base to justify food, fluid, supplement and other management strategies for improving sport and exercise performance.

Workload

12 x 2 hour per week lectures/tutorials on campus, 12 x 2 hour per week seminars on campus (delivered twice, seminar groups A and B), 3 x 3 hour practical sessions (physiology, hydration, kitchen lab) - (delivered twice, seminar groups A and B). 36 hours self-study and formative/summative assessment related work.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.