This module provides students with an introduction to the basic principles of Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Students will explore the macronutrients and micronutrients and Fluid guidelines. A strong physiological understanding underpins much of the module content
Macronutrients: carbohydrate, protein and fat Micronutrients: Vitamins and minerals, Fluid regulation, Thermoregulation and fluid guidelines, Competition nutrition.
1 hour lecture per week and 1 hour seminar per week
100% Written Exam
McArdle W. D., Katch F. I., Katch, V. L. Sports & Exercise Nutrition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Jeukendrup A & Gleeson M. Sports Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance. Human Kinetics.
Dunford M. Fundamentals of Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Human Kinetics
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a) Determine the importance of selected nutrients and their functions within the body.
b) Discuss how nutrition can help athletes enhance exercise performance.
c) Discuss the dietary reference values (DRV) for sedentary and athletic populations and limitations associated with the use of DRVs
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