Module JXH-2027:
Sport Nutrition
Sport Nutrition 2022-23
JXH-2027
2022-23
School Of Human And Behavioural Sciences
Module - Semester 2
10 credits
Module Organiser:
Anthony Blanchfield
Overview
You will learn about the modern and traditional influence that nutrition has on elite athlete performance and health and how science translates into nutritional practice. This will include - understanding the specific nutritional demands of the exercising individual; including, the role of carbohydrate, fat, protein and fluid availability and the effect of various dietary strategies on performance and health. You will explore whether nutritional supplements can improve athlete performance and health. The module aims to increase your confidence in translating the core science into practical nutritional advice for pre-event, during event and recovery.
Important: module failure that prevents you passing the year will require resit assessment and attendance at Supplementary Assessment Week (exact date TBC)
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -(D+) Limited evidence of understanding of the learning outcomes listed; work generally descriptive in nature; notable omissions, errors and irrelevancies; poor referencing and use of primary sources.
-good -(B+) Evidence of extensive and thorough understanding of the learning outcomes listed; good capacity to interpret, relate and use material flexibly; succinct critical writing; no notable omissions or errors or irrelevancies; adequate referencing, using adequate primary sources.
-excellent -(A+) Students must show an ability to critically reconstruct material and evidence of wide reading of current research literature and extensive use of primary sources. Students are able to accurately present, interpret and analyse data and form clear conclusions to answer the question.
Learning Outcomes
- Apply previously acquired biochemical and physiological knowledge to understand digestion of macro/micro nutrients and their fate in energy metabolism
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of how diet generally influences sports performance and how different events have different nutritional requirements
- Demonstrate a clear understanding of the appropriate use of dietary analysis with sport performers
- Demonstrate the effects of ergogenic aids on sports performance
- Understand the specific role of macronutrients (e.g., carbohydrate, fat protein) and fluid availability in the diet of an athlete and how this may vary according to the sport in which the athlete is involved.
Assessment method
Exam (Centrally Scheduled)
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
This is a standard multiple choice questionnaire covering the main components of the module. It will allow you to check our progress and general knowledge
Weighting
15%
Due date
01/05/2023
Assessment method
Case Study
Assessment type
Crynodol
Description
This assessment will provide you with several different case study options. You are only required to select one. It will test your ability to quantify nutritional values appropriately, and your scientific understanding of key sport nutrition principles.
Weighting
85%
Due date
09/05/2023