Description
This module explores current topics in human sport and exercise nutrition. It is a core module for both BSc Nutrition and Medical Science (3rd year) and BSc Sport and Exercise Medicine students (3rd year). Topics will include an exploration of nutrition and metabolism in relation to Sport and Exercise:
- A) Exercise physiology – including muscle physiology
2) Energy metabolism, intake and expenditure (and requirements)
3) Macronutrient, carbohydrate, protein and fat metabolism and intake (and requirements)
4) Micronutrients, vitamins and minerals (and requirements)
5) Nutritional supplementation
6) Fluid balance, dehydration and over-hydration
7) Weight gain and weight loss
8) Clinical sports nutrition
9) Drugs and doping
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 19th August 2024.
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