SE224-5-AU-CO:
Applied Sport and Exercise Nutrition
2023/24
Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences (School of)
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
Thursday 05 October 2023
Friday 15 December 2023
15
11 October 2023
Requisites for this module
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BSC C600JS Sports and Exercise Science,
BSC C600NS Sports and Exercise Science
After natural talent and adequate training, the role of the diet is crucial for athletic success. Whether optimising training adaptations, enhancing performance or altering body composition, correct dietary intake is essential for achieving these goals. This module will build on the knowledge gained from SE103 (Nutrition and Metabolism), with a focus towards performance nutrition strategies.
It will explore macronutrient requirements for athletes across a variety of performance types (endurance, strength, power) with particular reference to evidence based guidelines and published literature. Furthermore, the role of ergogenic aids in enhancing performance and supporting athlete health will be discussed. The module will take the theoretical underpinnings relating to ergogenic aids and apply these in a laboratory environment, offering a hands-on opportunity to evaluate the efficacy of certain supplements.
The programme will develop understanding in applied dietary strategies to advance the athletes performance, whilst appreciate the nuance's with translating scientific, evidence based literature into real-life food intake. The module will afford opportunities to engage with cutting-edge scientific literature, whilst consider the key issues in designing, implementing and analysing performance nutrition research.
A variety of key skills and knowledge will be developed throughout the module, including the advancement of scientific knowledge, understanding and use of research, problem solving, understanding the delivery environment and communication. The module will include a number of approaches to learning, including lectures, laboratory practical's group work and self-directed learning.
The aims of the module are to:
1. Develop an understanding and critical appraisal of sports nutrition guidelines across a variety of performance types.
2. Enhance students’ knowledge and awareness of how research can inform the sports nutrition practitioner through a ‘practice-led, knowledge-applied approach’.
3. Develop an understanding of the key issues in designing, implementing and analysing performance nutrition research.
4. Foster the development of independent learners with intellectual and study skills, with particular emphasis on the translation of ‘scientific principles’ to ‘applied practice’
On successful completion of this module, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding and a critical awareness of performance nutrition strategies
- Demonstrate knowledge of ergogenic aids and the efficacy of these for the athlete.
- Critically evaluate the issues in designing and implementing performance nutrition research and propose methods to minimise these challenges.
- Demonstrate competence in translating scientific principles and published guidelines into applied, athlete-facing nutrition advice.
- Demonstrate competence in data analysis and its role in informing dietary strategies.
No additional information available.
- Lectures/Seminars/Workshops: 15 hrs including 2 support classes/sessions on vodcast assignment and approach to SPF.
- Practicals: 12 hrs (4 x 3 hr laboratory practicals).
- Student managed learning (123 hrs): This will include reading and evaluating prescribed articles in advance of lectures/seminars, directed further reading, and preparation of assignments.
- Total = 150 hrs
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course.
The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students.
Further reading can be obtained from this module's
reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
MCQ Online (Via Moodle) |
|
100% |
| Exam |
Main exam: In-Person, Closed Book, 150 minutes during January
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| Exam |
Reassessment Main exam: In-Person, Closed Book, 150 minutes during September (Reassessment Period)
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Christopher McManus, email: cmcman@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Chris McManus
cmcman@essex.ac.uk
Yes
No
No
Dr Jen Burbage
University of Portsmouth
Associate Head (Students)
Prof Joanne Hudson
Swansea University
Professor
Available via Moodle
Of 59 hours, 20 (33.9%) hours available to students:
36 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
3 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s), module, or event type.
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