Dundalk Institute of Technology Programmes and Modules - Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition

Module Details

Module Code:	n/a
Full Title:	Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Valid From::	Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 )
Language of Instruction:	English

Duration:	1 Semester

Credits::	5

Module Owner::	Noeleen Gregory

Departments:	Life and Health Sciences

Module Description:	The aim of this module is to provide learners with a theoretical understanding of how nutritional needs change with age and sex in relation to physical activity, sport and lifestyle. Learners will plan, conduct, analyse and evaluate an aspect of nutrition in a safe and ethical manner.

Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
#	Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1	Critically evaluate how nutritional needs change with age, sex, lifestyle in relation to physical activity and sport.
MLO2	Evaluate sport-specific strategies to enhance performance to include endurance, strength and power sports, winter sports, nutritional needs in special environments, weight restricted sports, REDS
MLO3	Plan, conduct, analyse and report on investigations into the nutritional status of an active individual.
MLO4	Appraise the use of ergogenic aids and explore the effects of dietary supplementation, steroid and hormone use.

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).
No recommendations listed

Module Indicative Content
Critically evaluate how nutritional needs change with age, sex, lifestyle in relation to physical activity and sport. Exploration of energy requirements for physical activity at various life stages (young, adult, older). 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. Effects of alcohol on performance and recovery.
Sport-specific strategies to enhance performance to include endurance, strength and power sports, winder sports, nutritional needs in special environments, weight restricted sports, REDS Sport-specific strategies to enhance performance: endurance and endurance trained sports, intermittent sports, strength and power sports, winter sports, weight-restricted and weight-conscious sports. Explore relative energy deficiency in sport (REDS). Nutritional needs in special environments: cold, heat and altitude.
Plan, conduct, analyse and report on investigations into the nutritional status of an active individual. Profile an active individual, assess their current diet, compare this to their needs based on activity levels and provide client focused advice to enhance their current pattern of eating.
Appraise the use of ergogenic aids and explore the effects of dietary supplementation, steroid and hormone use. Critique performance enhancing substances and methods. The efficacy and effects of a range of dietary supplements, hormones and steroids. Banned substances and drug testing.

Assessment Breakdown	%
Module Assessment
Project	50.00%
Final Examination	50.00%

Module Special Regulation

Assessments

Full-time

No Course Work

Project

Assessment Type	Project	% of Total Mark	50
Marks Out Of	100	Pass Mark	40
Timing	End-of-Semester	Learning Outcome	1,2,3
Duration in minutes	0
Assessment Description Conduct a dietary analysis for an active individual to include macronutrient intake, hydration, timing of meals and guidance on aligning dietary intake to meet individual needs.

No Practical

Final Examination

Assessment Type	Formal Exam	% of Total Mark	50
Marks Out Of	100	Pass Mark	40
Timing	End-of-Semester	Learning Outcome	1,4
Duration in minutes	120
Assessment Description Examine how nutritional needs change in relation to physical activity and sport. Explore the use of ergogenic aids and dietary supplementation.

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.

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	4.00	4
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					9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours					4.00

This module has no Part-time workload.

Recommended Book Resources
Module Resources
Anita Bean. (2022), The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition, 9th edition. [ISBN: 987-1-4729-7694-9]. Jeukendrup, A., Gleeson, N. (2018), Sports Nutrition, 3rd. Human Kinetics, Illinois, [ISBN: 978-149252903]. William McArdle,Frank I. Katch. (2022), Exercise Physiology, 9th. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, [ISBN: 9781975160043]. Dan Benardot. (2020), Advanced Sports Nutrition, 3rd. Human Kinetics Publishers, Illinois, p.529, [ISBN: 978-1492593096]. William McArdle,Frank I. Katch. (2022), Exercise Physiology, 9th. Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, [ISBN: 9781975160043]. NSCA -National Strength & Conditioning Association. (2021), Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th. Human Kinetics Publishers, Champaign, IL, United States, p.752, [ISBN: 9781718210868].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Website, www.ausport.gov.au. AIS facts sheets on sports nutrition. Website, www.bda.uk.com. The British Dietetic Association. Website, https://www2.hse.ie. How to eat well.