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Core Module Information
Module title: Sport and Health Nutrition
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SES08108
Module leader: Lesley Ingram-Sills
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Sport Exercise and Health Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

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.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Differentiate between the structure and functions of the gastrointestinal system, explaining how its components contribute to the digestion, and absorption of nutrients.

LO2: Develop practical skills to assess energy intake and expenditure at rest and during exercise.

LO3: Explore the safety, efficacy, and ethical considerations of dietary supplements in athletic performance.

LO4: Develop insight into the role of hydration in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and optimising exercise performance.

LO5: Explain the effects of lifestyle on body composition applying evidence-based approaches to dietary management.

LO6: Develop insight into strategies for achieving optimal nutritional status for training, competition, and recovery in athletes.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Lesley Ingram-Sills
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Lectures will be live and related resources will be uploaded weekly on the VLE at least 5 days prior to the lecture to allow you to access at a time most suitable for you. The sessions will be interactive and you should have reading and key sources before attending the lecture.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 10 Physiological data collection and analysis is undertaken in groups during laboratory-based practical classes. During these sessions you will perform a number of tests to determine energy expenditure, carbohydrate loading, hydration status and body composition.
Face To Face Tutorial 4 During these sessions you will have the opportunity to explore and interpret the data you have collected during the practical sessions and learn important research processes.
Online Guided independent study 166 Throughout the trimester, you are expected to structure in time to reflect upon the learning you have undertaken in your scheduled sessions and to complete your essential reading. You are encouraged to read more widely around the topics you are studying and engage in Moodle activities and resources. You will need to ensure that you have sufficient time to prepare and plan for your assessment tasks.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Laboratory report 50 4~6 Week 9 , WORDS= 2000 words This assessment will involve producing a laboratory report based on data collected during your practical classes. This will be completed in a group.
Class Test 25 1~2~3~4~6 Week 7 HOURS= 45 minutes The first class test will compromise of 40 MCQs and be related to all lecture, tutorial and practical learning from week 1-6.
Class Test 25 2~3~4~5~6 Week 13 HOURS= 1 hour The second class test will comprise open ended questions. You will apply the knowledge and skills that they have learnt over the module as if they were a practitioner in the field of sports nutrition. This will include assessing dietary requirements, supplementation, alterations to body composition and hydration status.
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SES08108 Sport & Health Nutrition
 

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