Study Guide

Objective

- You are able to apply your knowledge of nutrition to support strength and endurance training.
- You are able to apply your knowledge of nutrition when guiding and counseling athletes and people exercising regularly.

Content

The course content consists of three topics related to the:
- Basic knowledge of nutrition (1 ECTS credit)
- Energy demand and consumption during exercise, energy metabolism (2 ECTS credits)
- Nutrition, fluid balance and recovery to support endurance and strength training (2 ECTS credits)

Opiskelumateriaali

There are learning materials in the learning environment (e.g documents, links etc.). Studying the subjects also requires an active, independent search for information.

Jeukendrup, A. & Gleeson, M. 2019. Sport nutrition. Third Edition. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

The course is carried out online in Learn eLearning environment. You will see your course period in the course invitation letter. You must complete your studies within three (3) months.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

The course does not actually have working life cooperation. In the learning tasks, you should also monitor your exercise and eating habits.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

The course has learning tasks and tests and three (3) mandatory exams.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

The course is 5 ECTS CR which means about 135 hours of independent work for students.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

The content of the course consists of three topics:

1. Basic knowledge of nutrition (1 course credit)
2. Energy demand and consumption during exercise, energy metabolism (2 course credits)
3. Nutrition, fluid balance and recovery to support endurance and strength training (2 course credits)

Further information

You need a computer during the course.
The course has some practical training.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed as passed - failed.

Approved completion of the course (5 ECTS CR) requires that the learning tasks and tests and the three (3) mandatory exams have been successfully completed. More detailed evaluation criteria can be found on the course platform.

If you are planning to study in the summer, it is good to know that the credits are recorded in August. More detailed instructions are presented on the course platform.

Qualifications

Does not require prior knowledge.

Objective

- You are able to apply your knowledge of nutrition to support strength and endurance training.
- You are able to apply your knowledge of nutrition when guiding and counseling athletes and people exercising regularly.

Content

The course content consists of three topics related to the:
- Basic knowledge of nutrition (1 ECTS credit)
- Energy demand and consumption during exercise, energy metabolism (2 ECTS credits)
- Nutrition, fluid balance and recovery to support endurance and strength training (2 ECTS credits)

Opiskelumateriaali

There are learning materials in the learning environment (e.g documents etc.). Studying the subjects also requires an active, independent search for information.

Jeukendrup, A. & Gleeson, M. 2019. Sport nutrition. Third Edition. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.

Yksilölliset oppimisväylät

The course is 5 ECTS CR and is carried out online in Learn eLearning environment. You will see your course period in the course invitation letter.

TKI ja työelämäyhteistyö

The course does not actually have working life cooperation. In the learning tasks, you should also monitor your exercise and eating habits.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

The course has learning tasks and three (3) mandatory exams. You must complete your studies within three (3) months. The exams of the course must be completed during your course period.

Opiskelijan työmäärä

The course is 5 ECTS CR which means about 135 hours of independent work for students.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

The content of the course consists of three topics:

1. Basic knowledge of nutrition (1 course credit)
2. Energy demand and consumption during exercise, energy metabolism (2 course credits)
3. Nutrition, fluid balance and recovery to support endurance and strength training (2 course credits)

Further information

You need a computer during the course.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

The course is assessed as passed - failed.

Approved completion of the course (5 ECTS CR) requires that the learning tasks and the three (3) mandatory exams have been successfully completed during your course period. More detailed evaluation criteria can be found on the course platform.

If you are planning to study in the summer, it is good to know that the credits are recorded in August. More detailed instructions are presented on the course platform.

Qualifications

Does not require prior knowledge.

Objective

- You are able to apply your knowledge of nutrition to support strength and endurance training.
- You are able to apply your knowledge of nutrition when guiding and counseling athletes and people exercising regularly.

Content

The course content consists of three topics related to the:
- Basic knowledge of nutrition (1 ECTS credit)
- Energy demand and consumption during exercise, energy metabolism (2 ECTS credits)
- Nutrition, fluid balance and recovery to support endurance and strength training (2 ECTS credits)

Opiskelumateriaali

You will have documents and links from the learning platform.

Tentit ja muut määräajat

- Individual learning tasks.
- Three exams (provide immediate feedback)
- Reflection assessment: what have you learned and how can you apply it?

Opiskelijan työmäärä

Individual work at own pace.
Learning materials for independent study on the Learn eLearning environment.

Workload 5 x 27 hours = 135 hours.

Toteutuksen osien kuvaus

The course content consists of three topics:

1. Basic knowledge of nutrition (1 course credit)
2. Energy demand and consumption during exercise, energy metabolism (2 course credits)
3. Nutrition, fluid balance and recovery to support endurance and strength training (2 course credits)

Further information

Campusonline students:
This course starts on 18 January 2022 and students can start their studies approximaterly within one week after enrolling on the course. The course should be completed within three months. Enrolment is open until 18 December 2022.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Assessment methods and criteria

Passed / Failed

Qualifications

Does not require prior knowledge.