Module Details

Module Code: SPRT6016
Title: Nutrition for Health
Long Title: Nutrition for Health
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8130 - Sports and Recreation
Module Delivered in: 3 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed to provide students with an understanding of the area of nutrition and its relationship with health-related matters such as diet, weight management and obesity.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Identify the main components of energy expenditure and storage in the body.
LO2 Discuss the role of macro-nutrients as sources of energy; their digestion and absorption.
LO3 Describe the behavioural, biological and environmental determinants of obesity.
LO4 Discuss the role of nutrition and hydration in optimising performance.
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
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
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
Fundamentals of Nutrition
Components of energy expenditure, storage and food energy. What constitutes a healthy diet.
Nutrients
The role of carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals in normal body functioning and health; digestion and absorption.
Obesity and Weight Management
Behavioural, biological and environmental determinants of obesity and its prevalence. How diet and PA/exercise contribute to energy balance. Different approaches to body composition measurement.
Nutrition for the Athlete
Role of macronutrients, micronutrients and hydration for optimal performance. The female triad. Myths and misconceptions on the use of supplements.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
Presentation based on an aspect of nutrition.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
End of semester exam covering all topics
No End of Module Formal 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 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of literature and assigments 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 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review of literature and assigments 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
  • Thompson, Manore and Vaughan. (2016), The Science of Nutrition, 4th. Pearson, Harlow, [ISBN: 0134393430].
  • Wardlaw and Smith. (2014), Contemporary Nutrition: A Functional Approach, 4th. [ISBN: 9780078021398].
  • Mann and Truswell. (2012), Essentials of Human Nutrition, 4th. [ISBN: 978-01995663].
  • Bean. (2013), A Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition, 7th Edition. A&C Black Publishers Ltd, [ISBN: 9781408174579].
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 2 Mandatory
CR_BRECL_7 Bachelor of Business in Recreation and Leisure Management 2 Mandatory
CR_BCSSP_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Coaching Science and Sports Pedagogy 1 Mandatory