University of the
West of England
MODULE SPECIFICATION
Code: USSJKQ-20-3 Title: Applied Human Nutrition Version:
Level: UWE credit rating: ECTS credit rating:
Owning Faculty: Health and Life Sciences Field:
Faculty Committee approval: Q&S Committee (School of Life Sciences) Date: July 2010
Approved for Delivery by: N/A
Valid from: September 2010 Discontinued from:
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Entry Requirements:
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Learning Outcomes:
The student will be able to:
- demonstrate an in-depth, integrated understanding of the nutritional requirements for both optimal health in general, and optimal sporting performance;
- critically discuss the potential benefits (or detriment) to athletes of a range of nutritional supplements and key dietary ergogenic aids;
- demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the epidemiology, aetiology and pathology of a range of nutritionally-related disorders, and potential dietary interventions; and
- critically evaluate the evidence supporting or refuting health claims associated with dietary interventions.
Syllabus Outline:
This module is designed to develop an advanced understanding of nutrition in the context of health outcomes and sporting performance. Material to be covered includes:
- nutritional strategies pre-, during and post-exercise (including training and competition);
- the use of dietary supplements as ergogenic aids, including creatine, caffeine and bicarbonate;
- the importance of maintaining energy balance for optimal health and performance;
- the role of diet, foods and nutrients in the maintenance of health and prevention or causation of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes, osteoporosis and cancer; and
- the evidence of physiological, biochemical and pharmacological effects of 'nutraceuticals', in relation to claims of enhanced health through antioxidant effects, reduced cancer risk, reduced levels of cardiovascular risk factors, etc.
Teaching and Learning Methods:
The module will be delivered through a combination of keynote lectures, which will facilitate student study based on recommended textbooks and journal articles. The module will be fully supported by UWE Online. A combination of assessment techniques will be utilised to enable the students to further develop their ability to critically evaluate peer-reviewed publications in this area. Tutorials will be given to provide specific information relating to assessement criteria and structured feedback will be provided to further support student learning.
Reading Strategy:
All students will be encouraged to make full use of the print and electronic resources available to them through membership of the University. These include a range of electronic journals and a wide variety of resources available through web sites and information gateways. The University Library’s web pages provide access to subject relevant resources and services, and to the library catalogue. Many resources can be accessed remotely. Students will be presented with opportunities within the curriculum to develop their information retrieval and evaluation skills in order to identify such resources effectively.
Any essential reading will be indicated clearly, along with the method for accessing it, e.g. students may be expected to purchase a set text, be given or sold a print study pack or be referred to texts that are available electronically, etc. This guidance will be available either in the module handbook, via the module information on Blackboard or through any other vehicle deemed appropriate by the module/programme leaders.
If further reading is expected, this will be indicated clearly. If specific texts are listed, a clear indication will be given regarding how to access them and, if appropriate, students will be given guidance on how to identify relevant sources for themselves, e.g. through use of bibliographical databases.
Indicative Reading List:
- Burke L & Deakin V (2010) Clinical Sports Nutrition (4e). McGraw-Hill.
- McArdle WD (2009) Sports and Exercise Nutrition (3e). Williams & Wilkins.
- Williams MH (2005) Nutrition for Health, Fitness & Sport. McGraw-Hill.
- Manore M (2009) Sport Nutrition for Health and Performance (2e). Human Kinetics.
- Garrow JG & James PT (1993) Human Nutrition and Dietetics (9e). Churchill Livingstone.
- Peckenpaugh NJ (2010) Nutrition Essentials and Diet Therapy (11e). Elsevier.
Journals:
- American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
- British Journal of Nutrition
- Clinical Nutrition
- Journal of Nutrition
- International Journal of Sport Nutrition & Exercise Metabolism
Assessment:
Weighting between components A and B (standard modules only) A: 60% B: 40%
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Specification confirmed by …………………………………………………Date ……………………………
(Associate Dean/Programme Director)