Nutrition in sports and physical excercise (5 cr)
Code: SH00AD11-3009
General information
Enrollment
05.04.2019 - 14.04.2019
Timing
02.09.2019 - 31.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
School of Welfare
Campus
Savonlinna Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Suvi Lamberg
Teacher in charge
Suvi Lamberg
Scheduling groups
- Tutkintolaiset (Size: 1. Open UAS: 0.)
- Avoin AMK (Size: 1. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
-
FTSA18KP
Small groups
Objective
You are able to apply your knowledge of nutrition in support of strength and endurance training and weight control.
You are able to apply your knowledge of nutrition when guiding and counseling athletes and people doing physical exercise.
Content
What is the relation between nutrition and physical activity?
What is energy metabolism?
How does physical activity affect the need, supply and use of energy?
How does the balance of nutrition and fluid influence the recovery from sporting and physical activities?
What aspects of nutrition must be considered when guiding people in different physical activities?
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Qualifications
Participation in the course requires that the first year studies have been completed, or equivalent knowledge and skills have been gained.