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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2006 - 2007
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Module Title |
Sport and Exercise Nutrition 1
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Module Code |
SS213
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School |
School of Health & Human Performance
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Donal O'Gorman | Office Number | XG08 |
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Level |
2
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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Module aims:
1.To evaluate the relationship between nutrient intake and exercise performance.
2.To understand the role of nutritional supplementation in performance enhancement.
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Learning Outcomes
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Learning outcomes:
After successful completion of the course students will be able to:
7Devise appropriate nutritional strategies for athletes before, during and after exercise
7Determine the benefits and limitations of nutritional supplements for exercise performance
7Explain the physiological processes regulating nutrient metabolism and the impact on human performance
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
30
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Tutorials |
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Laboratories |
10
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Seminars |
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Independent Learning Time |
35
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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Assignments |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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Indicative Syllabus:
Water, hydration and exercise
Electrolytes and sports drinks (composition and benefit)
Carbohydrate ingestion and performance – including substrate utilisation during exercise
Exercise performance
·Pre-exercise feedings
·Substrate utilisation during exercise (Glucose/FFA cycle)
·Energy intake during exercise
·Post-exercise recovery
Antioxidant supplementation and exercise
Ergogenic Aids (Protein, BCAA, Creatine, Caffeine, Bicarbonate, Glycerol)
DHEA and other steroid hormone promoters
Nutritional enhancement of endocrine action (including the timing, quantity and composition of food)
Making weight in sport – appropriate nutritional approaches
Female athlete triad (Iron status, calcium and menstruation)
Vegetarian athlete
Nutrition and environment (heat, altitude)
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 70% | Examination Weight | 30% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Indicative Reading List:
Clinical Sports Nutrition. Burke and Deakin. McGraw Hill. 2nd edition.
Sports and Exercise Nutrition. McArdle, Katch & Katch. Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| SSH | BSc Sport Science and Health |
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