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Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2011/12


AS10408: Nutrition and lifestyle management for sport and exercise

Click here for further information Credits: 3
Click here for further information Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Click here for further information Period: Semester 2 at Swindon College
Click here for further information Assessment: CW100
Click here for further information Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Click here for further information Requisites:
Click here for further information Description: Aims:
To introduce students to both the theory underpinning commonly used nutritional techniques and also gain the ability to apply the concept of dietary analysis;
To equip sports therapists with the skills required to study and learn effective lifestyle management techniques and associated exercise strategies.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
* Outline the function of major macronutrients and micronutrients in the context of sports activity and lifestyle;
* Understand principles and practice of dehydration / rehydration;
* Understand the important factors that impact on the lifestyle of sportsmen and sportswomen.

Skills:
Intellectual
* Research (T, F, A)
* Evaluation (T, F, A)
Professional
* Meeting professional standards (T, A)
* Reflective practice (A)
Key/Transferable
* Communication (F, A)
* Working with others (T, F, A)
* Problem solving (A)
Practical
* Prioritising time and tasks (A)

Content:
Macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and lipids);
Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals);
Importance of water (dehydration / rehydration);
Principle and calculation of energy balance;
Concept of a balanced diet;
Factors impacting on lifestyle;
Lifestyle needs analysis;
Lifestyle intervention techniques.
Click here for further informationProgramme availability:

AS10408 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Learning Partnerships
  • UDAS-HFF02 : FdSc Sport (Sports Therapy) (Full-time at Swindon College) - Year 1

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