Sport and Exercise Nutrition
About This Course
This module provides students an overview of the principles and practices involved in the evolving field of sport and exercise nutrition. It covers macronutrient consumption, nutritional assessments, hydration, supplementation, doping, nutritional strategies for various sport, eating disorders, special dietary needs, travelling nutrition, and adventure nutrition. Students will learn and engage in meal planning during and post-training / competition diets that are suitable for fuelling sport performance. Students will also be introduced to fundamental anthropometry and basic body composition analyses that are necessary for the proper weight management of athletes.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
(i) 3 GCE ‘O’ level with English language (grade 1-7), Science (grade 1-6) and 1 relevant subject (grade 1-6) with 3-yrs relevant working experience
(ii) NITEC (GPA 3.5 and above) with 2-yrs relevant working experience
(iii) Higher NITEC with 1-yr relevant working experience