Module Details
| Module Code: |
SPOR H8012 |
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Full Title:
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Nutrition For Exercise and Sport
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| Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 ) |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Module Owner:: |
Noeleen Gregory
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| Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to provide learners with a theoretical understanding and practical application of nutritional strategies that support a sport and exercise training programme. Learners will explore the role of nutrition in exercise performance, recovery and health. Learners will identify different nutritional needs between athletes and examine the use of ergogenic aids. Learners will recognize feeding and eating disorders, appraise individual nutritional needs of athletes and be able to provide nutritional advice that meets the needs of an athlete.
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| Module Learning Outcome |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
| MLO1 |
Explain the role of micronutrients, macronutrients and water in health and performance |
| MLO2 |
Appraise the use of ergogenic aids and explore the effects of dietary supplementation, steroid and hormone use, banned substances and drug testing. |
| MLO3 |
Examine the role of the sports nutrition advisor and discuss feeding and nutritional disorders |
| MLO4 |
Critically evaluate the current nutritional status of an athlete and advise on nutritional strategies to meet individual needs |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| No recommendations listed |
| Module Indicative Content |
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The Role of The Six Nutrients in Sport and Exercise
The role of the six nutrients in Exercise and Sport. Fuelling the body pre-, intra- and post- workout. Classify carbohydrates according to glycaemic index. The role of GI in fuelling for exercise and performance. Guidelines for daily carbohydrate intake based on activity level. Carbohydrate loading. Protein metabolism and requirements.Dietary fat intake and implications for a healthy diet. Hydration and dehydration, fluid intake pre- intra- and post workout. Alcohol intake.
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Ergogenic Aids and Drug Testing
Critique performance enhancing substances and methods. The efficacy and effects of a range of dietary supplements, hormones and steroids. Banned substances and drug testing.
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Professional Boundaries: Feeding and Eating Disorders
The role of the sports nutrition advisor. Feeding and eating disorders including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, overweight and obesity.
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Analysis and Integration
Evaluate the nutritional status of an athlete. The use of technology to monitor dietary intake. Use of the Harris-Benedict and Cunningham equations. Provide dietary advice to meet needs
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Module Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Project | 50.00% |
| Final Examination | 50.00% |
| Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull-time
Part-time
| Reassessment Requirement |
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full-time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Weekly lectures |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
Appropriate reading to inform class material |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent Study |
Non Contact |
Integration of reading into informed practice |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part-time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Weekly lectures |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
Appropriate reading to inform class material |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Independent Study |
Non Contact |
Integration of reading into informed practice |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
8.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Haff, G.G. and Triplett, N.T.. (2016), The Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th. Human Kinetics, London, [ISBN: 978-149250162].
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Bean, A.. (2017), The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition, 8th. Bloomsbury Sport, London, [ISBN: 978-147292420].
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Bahrke, M.S. Yesalis, C.E.. (2002), Performance Enhancing Substances in Sport and Exercise, Humann Kinetics, Illinois, [ISBN: 978-073603679].
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Jeukendrup, A., Gleeson, N.. (2018), Sports Nutrition, 3rd. Human Kinetics, Illinois, [ISBN: 978-149252903].
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Llewellyn, W.. (2017), Anabolics, 11th. Molecular Nutrition, [ISBN: 978-099906210].
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Mueller, K., Hingst, J.. (2013), An Athlete's Guide to Sports Supplements, 1st. Human Kinetics, Champaign, Illinois, [ISBN: 978-073609369].
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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