Nutrition for sports and physical activity (5 cr)

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)

Course material

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.

Study forms and methods

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.

RDI and work-related cooperation

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

Timing of exams and assignments

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

Student workload

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

Course part description

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.