Module Details

Module Code: ZPHI H3101
Module Title: Sports Nutrition
Title: Sports Nutrition
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Paula Fitzpatrick
Domains:  
Module Description: To provide students with an understanding of the role of nutrition and the practical application of nutrition guidelines in enhancing exercise and sports performance and to develop a critical understanding of the concepts and current literature in the area of sports nutrition.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Appraise and critique current guidelines and research in relation to the role of nutrition and nutritional supplementation for the enhancement of performance
LO2 Recommend and advise on nutritional requirements and optimal nutritional practices for participation in exercise and competitive sport at all levels
LO3 Accurately measure, record and interpret the results of sports nutrition laboratory practicals.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Section A.1
Energy balance and body composition
Section A.2
Protein requirements for strength and endurance
Section A.3
Recovery nutrition for training and competition
Section A.4
Nutrition for competition preparation
Section A.5
Fluid and fuel intake for training and competition
Section A.6
Dietary supplements and ergogenic aids
Section A.7
Vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants for athletes
Section A.8
Dietary analysis
Section A.9
Accurate recording, analysis and interpretation of sports nutrition laboratory measurements
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Practical50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Portfolio of evidence of practical skills which may include written reports, case studies or presentations.
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Exam
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Practicals Contact Practical laboratory class 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact Independent learning 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jeukendrup, Asker,Gleeson, Michael. (2018), Sport Nutrition-3rd Edition, 3rd. Human Kinetics, p.616, [ISBN: 9781492529033].
  • Dan Benardot. (2020), Advanced Sports Nutrition, 3rd. Human Kinetics Publishers, p.528, [ISBN: 9781492593096].
  • Louise Burke,Vicki Deakin. (2015), Clinical Sports Nutrition, 5th. McGraw-Hill Education / Australia, p.848, [ISBN: 9781743073681].
  • Louise Burke. (2007), Practical Sports Nutrition, Human Kinetics, p.544, [ISBN: 9780736046954].
  • Regina Belski,Adrienne Forsyth,Evangeline Mantzioris. (2021), Nutrition for Sport, Exercise and Performance, Routledge, p.400, [ISBN: 9780367718824].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • URL,
    http://www.library.itcarlow.ie/
  • Journal of Applied Physiology.
  • International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism.
  • Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise.
  • Human Nutrition and Metabolism.
  • Journal of Sports Sciences.
Discussion Note: