Nutrition for sports and physical activity (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

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

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.

Teaching methods

This is a nonstop start and students can start their studies approximately within a week after enrolling on this course. 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.

Employer connections

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

Exam schedules

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

Qualifications

Does not require prior knowledge.