There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

During the module you will learn how nutrition is important for health, adaptations to physical activity, weight maintenance, and exercise performance. The module will cover macro and micronutrients, supplementation, body composition and weight management and the nutritional requirements for a healthy life style and also a sporting context. You will examine the digestive system and its structure and function, dietary needs based on energy expenditure, supplements as performance enhancers. You will explore healthy means of body mass control and common dietary problems for exercise performance and health. On this module we will look at trends in nutrition and facts and fallacies of dietary claims. We will also explore the validity and reliability of the different means and methods available to assess nutrition.

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Differentiate between the structure and functions of the gastro-intestinal system.

LO2: Explain the characteristics of a healthy diet within the context of sport performance and the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle.

LO3: Examine specifically the functions of the energy nutrients with reference to the body at rest, and in mild and heavy exercise.

LO4: Explain the characteristics of the functions of the micronutrients and water to exercise performance, and assess the significance of dietary supplementation with vitamins, minerals and other substances and the use of fluids and electrolytes in exercise.

LO5: Explain the effects of diet and exercise on body composition and examine the mechanisms for weight control.

LO6: Comprehend the nutritional issues associated with lifestyle and fitness training and assess methods of dietary manipulation aimed at optimising health and exercise performance.