Module Details

Module Code: SPRT8008
Title: Sports Nutrition
Long Title: Sports Nutrition
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8130 - Sports and Recreation
Module Delivered in: 4 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is an analysis and application of sports nutrition for performing athletes.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Review critically how different intakes of nutritional sources affect athletic performance.
LO2 Discuss and analyse pertinent issues that athletes should consider when consuming nutrients, supplements and fluids.
LO3 Critically assess and evaluate the inter-relationship between nutrition, environment, individual characteristics and sports performance.
LO4 Perform and analyse dietary analysis using appropriate software
LO5 Determine the appropriate dietary intake for optimal performance utilising findings from software analysis
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Nutritional Requirements for Optimal Performance
How different intakes of energy substrates, vitamins, minerals, fluids, electrolytes and ergogenic aids can optimise or hinder sporting performance.
Nutrient and Fluid Consumption
Review and analysis of the issues to consider when consuming nutrients and fluids that athletes highly require, including (i) content and timing (ii) GI function and (iii) oxygen transportation and utilisation.
Supplements
The difference between dietary and performance supplements; their use and side effects
Factors that affect Nutritional Needs
What nutritional considerations need to be made for gender, age and body composition and when athletes travel and/or perform at high altitude.
Dietary analysis of a high performance athlete
Analyse, evaluate and provide recommendations on a high performance athlete's dietary intake using Dietplan 6 pro software to achieve optimal performance.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 50
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
Analyse, evaluate and provide recommendations on a high performance athlete's dietary intake using appropriate software to achieve optimal performance.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Lab based class Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Class based lecture Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Lab based class Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Self directed learning Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • William D. McArdle, Frank I. Katch, Victor L. Katch. (2012), Sports and Exercise Nutrition, Fourth. [ISBN: 978-1451118063].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Louise Burke, Vicki Deakin. (2015), Clinical Sports Nutrition, Fifth. McGraw-Hill, [ISBN: 9781743763124].
  • Susanne Eberle. (2014), Endurance sports nutrition, Third. Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 9781450432153].
  • Leslie Bonci. (2009), Sports Nutrition for Coaches, [ISBN: 9781450432153].
  • Stella Volpe, Sara Sabelawski, Christopher Mohr. (2007), Fitness nutrition for special dietary needs, Human Kinetics, [ISBN: 978-0-7360-4812-5].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BSPRT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Management 6 Group Elective 3
CR_BSPRT_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport & Exercise Management 8 Elective
CR_BSPTE_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Sport and Exercise 2 Elective
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 8 Mandatory