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PERS30010

Academic Year 2024/2025

Appl Nutr Health Ex & Sp Perf (PERS30010)

Subject:
Performance Science
College:
Health & Agricultural Sciences
School:
Public Hlth, Phys & Sports Sci
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Katy Horner
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
Blended
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

After natural talent and appropriate training, nutrition is the next most important factor influencing sports performance. On the other hand, health risks linked to body composition, nutrient deficiencies and dietary habits are readily altered by manipulation of nutrient intake in the short- and long-term. This module builds upon existing modules in the sports and exercise sciences, and in particular the theoretical framework given in PERS20020, by exploring practical nutrition strategies in health and sporting contexts. Greater focus will be given to practical applications of current nutrition guidelines including meal planning and provision, food choices, and both broad and goal-orientated dietary strategies.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module students should be able to:

i. critically appraise sports nutrition literature and translate to practical recommendations
ii. understand the physiological and metabolic demands of exercise and how these influence nutrition requirements
iii. analyse the impact of nutrition before, during and after exercise on performance and recovery
iv. critically analyse the potential impact of nutrition on body composition for health and performance
v. translate current nutrition guidelines into practical nutrition strategies

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Specified Learning Activities

40
Autonomous Student Learning

60
Lectures

24
Total

124

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures; active/task based learning; peer and group work; critical writing; reflective learning; case studies; group presentation

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Pre-requisite:
PERS20020 - Intro toNutrit for Health&Exe

Additional Information:
Students registered on the MSc in Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics programme are eligible to take this module as an optional module.


 

Assessment Strategy
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Journal Article Appraisal Week 4 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
20
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Food Diary Analysis and Meal Plan Week 7 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
40
 No
Group Work Assignment: Group Case Study Presentation Week 11, Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
25
 No
Assignment(Including Essay): Short individual report on group case study Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No
15
 No

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Not yet recorded.

Recommended Text
Burke L, Deakin V (2015) Clinical Sports Nutrition (5th ed.). McGraw-Hill Book Company, Sydney, Australia
ISBN-10: 1743073682
ISBN-13: 9781743073681
OR
Jeukendrup A, Gleeson M (2019) Sport nutrition (3rd ed.). Human Kinetics, Champagne, IL, USA
ISBN-13: 9781492529033
OR
Lanham-New S (2011) Sport and exercise nutrition. Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester, UK
ISBN: 1444334689

Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
Spring Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 13:00 - 14:50
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