PERS20020 Introduction to Nutrition for Health and Exercise

Academic Year 2023/2024

This unit introduces students to the fundamentals of evidenced-based nutrition. The basic principles of healthy eating are covered with a focus on energy, macronutrients, and micronutrients. Health risks linked to body composition, nutrient deficiencies and dietary habits will be explored. Approaches to assessing the food and nutrient intake of individuals, and the role of nutrition for exercise is introduced.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module students should be able to:
1. Explain key functions, food sources and requirements of specific nutrients.
2. Collect, analyse, interpret, and report dietary data relevant to health.
3. Propose strategies to improve the nutritional health of individuals.
4. Understand the role of nutrition for exercise and health.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

12
Tutorial

12
Specified Learning Activities

30
Autonomous Student Learning

56
Total

110
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This unit will comprise of lectures and problem based learning tutorials.
 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: This assessment will require you to analyse your nutritional intake over a 4 day period. You will compare your nutritional intake to the current dietary reference intakes in a written report. Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

40
Class Test: This in class test will comprise of multiple choice and short answer questions. Unspecified n/a Graded No

25
Class Test: This in class test will comprise of multiple choice and short answer questions. Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

25
Class Test: This early assessment will be held in class, focus on material covered in the first weeks of the semester and provide initial feedback on your progress in the unit. Unspecified n/a Graded No

10

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Spring Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback on examination performance will be provided upon the request of the student. In this instance the module coordinator will arrange to meet with the student to discuss the examination performance.

Name Role
Dr Katy Horner Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Kate Pumpa Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Autumn
      
Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 1, 2, 3, 8, 11 Thurs 09:00 - 10:50
Tutorial Offering 1 Week(s) - 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 Thurs 09:00 - 10:50
Autumn