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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Applied Sports Nutrition | |||
| Reference | HSM051 | Version | 2 |
| Created | March 2018 | SCQF Level | SCQF 11 |
| Approved | June 2008 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | July 2018 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To enable the student to apply the knowledge and principles of nutrition to the specific needs of sporting individuals. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically evaluate the nutritional implications of the physiological and biochemical demands of training and competition in different sports. |
| 2 | Assess and critically evaluate the nutritional requirements and dietary adequacy of an athlete, applying a variety of assessment methods. |
| 3 | Discuss the evidence-base for the role of nutrition in enhancing sports performance. |
| 4 | Critically evaluate health and performance benefits of nutritional supplements and ergogenic aids. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Macro- and micronutrient requirements for athletic performance; fluids and electrolytes; exercise physiology and metabolic pathways; dietary analysis; nutritional recommendations; timing of nutrient intake; menu planning; ergogenic aids. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Online distance learning and full time on campus. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 22 | 22 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 128 | 128 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Component 1 is a coursework. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| Component 1 (Coursework) comprises 100% of the module grade. To pass the module, a D grade is required. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | HS2126 Food and Nutrition (or equivalent) |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | JEUKENDRUP, A. and GLEESON, M., 2024. Sport nutrition: an introduction to energy production and performance. 4th ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics. |
| 2 | BURKE, L., DEAKIN, V. and MINEHAN, M. 2021. Clinical Sports Nutrition. 6th ed. New York: McGraw Hill. |
| 3 | CAMPBELL, B. 2013. Sports nutrition: enhancing athletic performance. Hoboken. Taylor and Francis |
| 4 | BEAN, A., 2022. The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition. 9th ed. London: Bloomsbury Publishing. |
| 5 | McCARDLE, W.D., KATCH, F.I. and KATCH, V.L., 2023. Exercise Physiology, energy, nutrition and human performance, 9th Edition. London: Lipincott, Williams and Williams. |