Nutrition for Sports and Physical Activity (5 cr)
Code: AV00EG55-3001
General information
Enrollment
01.10.2020 - 15.10.2020
Timing
15.02.2021 - 05.12.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Open UAS and Continuing Education
Campus
Ecampus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
1 - 1000
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
Teachers
- Johanna Vesanto
Teacher in charge
Johanna Vesanto
Groups
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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)
Materials
You will have documents and links from the learning platform.
Exam schedules
3-4 individual learning tasks. Independent assessment (tests) -> provide immediate feedback Reflection assessment-> what have you learned and how can you apply it?
Student workload
Individual work at own pace. Learning materials for independent study on the Learn eLearning environment.
Real life examples – cases (athletes)
Workload 5 x 27 hours = 135 hours.
Content scheduling
The course content consists of three topics related to the:
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)
Evaluation scale
Approved/Failed
Qualifications
Does not require prior knowledge.