SS3115 Sport Nutrition [Lectures: 24 hours; Tutorial and Laboratory Session: 12 hours; Pre-requisites: None; Academic Unit: 3.0] Learning Objective The objective of this course is to learn about the role of nutrition in supporting the physical performance, health and fitness of athletes. Content The course will cover the following content:

• Describe the energy requirements of athletes in different sports. • Introduce the various dietary nutrients and examine the evidence for their

contribution to energy provision, growth and performance in sport. • Discuss the evidence related to whether different nutritional ergogenic aids improve

performance and outline possible mechanisms for their purported effects. • Outline the effects of eating disorders on the sport performance and health of

athletes. • Discuss the functions of the immune systems and nutritional manipulations to

decrease immunodepression in athletes. Course Outline S/N Topic Lecture Hours Tutorial hours 1 Introduction to nutrition 2 1 2 Energy requirements of athletes 2 1 3 Carbohydrates and energy provision 2 1 4 Carbohydrates and sport performance 2 1 5 Fats for exercise and sport performance 2 1 6 Protein metabolism and requirements for sport 2 1 7 Protein for sport performance 2 1 8 Micronutrients for athletes 2 1 9 Nutritional supplements 2 1 10 Sport drinks 2 1 11 Eating disorders in athletes 2 1 12 Nutrients and immune function 2 1

Learning Outcome Students will be able to describe the energy requirements of athletes and the role of various nutrients in supporting sport performance and the health of athletes during training and competition. Laboratory experiences will enable the students to apply course content and learning in a practical setting. Student Assessment Students will be assessed by:

a. Final 2.5-hour written examination (50%) b. Continuous assessment (50%)

i) Presentation. Students will present on one topic related to nutrition and sport performance. (25%)

ii) Laboratory assessment. Students will provide a write-up of a class nutrition and exercise research experiment. (25%)

Textbooks/References a. Jeukendrup A, Gleeson M, Sport Nutrition, 2nd Edition, Human Kinetics, 2010. b. Burke L, Practical Sports Nutrition, Human Kinetics, 2007. c. Burke L, Deakin V, Clinical Sports Nutrition, 4th Edition, Human Kinetics, 2009.