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Nutrition for sports and physical activity (5 cr)

Code: FJ00DK76-3006

General information


Enrollment

06.11.2023 - 17.11.2023

Timing

08.01.2024 - 20.05.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Virtual portion

5 op

Mode of delivery

Distance learning

Unit

Department of Sports and Rehabilitation

Campus

Ecampus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Seats

20 - 40

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Podiatry
  • Degree Programme in Physiotherapy
  • Degree Programme in Physical Education

Teachers

  • Johanna Vesanto

Groups

  • JTSA21SM
    Podiatry, part-time studies
  • FTSA22KP
    Physiotherapy, full-time studies
  • FTSA22SM
    Physiotherapy, part-time studies
  • JTSA22SM
    Podiatry, part-time studies

Objective

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

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 sports 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 gained.