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LP10399: Sports nutrition

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department for Health (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office)
Further information on credits Credits: 3
Further information on unit levels Level: Certificate (FHEQ level 4)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 2 at City of Bath College
Semester 2 at Weston College
Further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 100%
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions Description: Aims:
This unit aims to introduce students to both the theory underpinning commonly used nutritional techniques and also develop the ability to apply the concept of dietary analysis.

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
* Identify and outline the function of the major macro and micro nutrients in the context of a coach advising his/her athletes;
* Identify and outline how macro nutrients are mobilised and utilised during different intensities of training and performance;
* Demonstrate an awareness of optimal nutrition for training and performance.

Skills:
Intellectual
* Improve own learning (F)
* Apply theory to practice (T, F, A)
* Develop effective practice (T, F, A)
* Research skills (F, A)
Professional
* Reflective practice (F, A)
* Communicate professionally (F, A)
* Working as a team (F, A)
Key Skills
* Communication (F, A)
* Work logically and systematically (F)
* ICT (T,F,A)
* Self organisation and management (F)
* Solving problems (F,A)
Practical
* Theory to practice (T, F, A)
* Prioritising time and tasks (F, A)

Content:
The role and sources of carbohydrates, fats and proteins;
The roles of vitamins and minerals in the body;
Role of the digestive system;
Macro and micro nutrient needs for athletes - the food guide pyramid, personal assessment, quality of the diet, RDA/RDI, vitamin supplements, mineral loss in sweat;
Macro nutrient utilisation during intense, moderate and prolonged training;
Special and important nutritional considerations for training and competition - Carbohydrate feeding before, during and following exercise; replenishing glycogen, the Glycaemia index, recommended oral hydration, evaluating sports drinks and diet plans.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

LP10399 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
  • UHHL-DFF05 : FdSc Sport (Coaching) (Full-time at City of Bath College) - Year 1
  • UHHL-LFF05 : FdSc Sport (Coaching) (Full-time at Weston College) - Year 1

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.