Registry
Module Specifications
Archived Version 2020 - 2021
| Module Title |
Sport and Exercise Nutrition
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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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NFQ level |
8 |
Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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| Compatibles |
None
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| Incompatibles |
None
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Description
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Learning Outcomes
1. To evaluate the relationship between nutrient intake and exercise performance.
2. Describe the role of nutritional supplementation in exercise performance.
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 18 | No Description | | Group work | 18 | No Description | | Independent Study | 85 | No Description | | Directed learning | 4 | No Description | | Total Workload: 125 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities
Electrolytes and sports drinks (composition and benefit)Carbohydrate ingestion and performance – including substrate utilisation during exerciseExercise performancePre-exercise feedingsEnergy intake during exercisePost-exercise recoveryAntioxidant supplementation and exerciseErgogenic Aids (Protein, BCAA, Creatine, Caffeine, Bicarbonate, Glycerol)Making weight in sport – appropriate nutritional approachesFemale athlete triad (Iron status, calcium and menstruation)
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| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component |
| Unavailable |
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Indicative Reading List
- Burke and Deakin.: 0, Clinical Sports Nutrition.,
- McArdle, Katch & Katch.: 0, Sports and Exercise Nutrition.,
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Other Resources
None
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