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KHE208Education2 Unitsintermediate

Nutrition And Sports Performance

This course explores the intricate relationship between nutrition and sports performance. It examines essential nutrients, food groups, and the importance of a balanced diet for athletes. The course covers planning athletic diets, understanding nutritional demands during exercise and training, and analyzing factors influencing food selection and supplementation. Students will learn to optimize nutrition for enhanced athletic performance, health, and disease prevention.

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60h

Study Time

13

Weeks

5h

Per Week

basic

Math Level

Course Keywords

NutritionSports PerformanceAthletic DietNutrientsFood Groups

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

➕

Math Level

Basic Math

📖

Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Nutrition Concepts

2

Sports Nutrition Principles

3

Macronutrients

4

Micronutrients

5

Diet Planning

6

Disease Prevention

7

Athletic Performance Enhancement

8

Food Selection Factors

Total Topics8 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

Career Opportunities

Explore the career paths this course opens up for you

Sports Nutritionist

Apply your skills in this growing field

Dietitian

Apply your skills in this growing field

Health Coach

Apply your skills in this growing field

Personal Trainer

Apply your skills in this growing field

Wellness Consultant

Apply your skills in this growing field

Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Sports TeamsFitness CentersHealthcareWellness ProgramsFood Industry

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Explanation Of Concepts In Nutrition And Sports Performance

4h

Unit 1: Concept of Nutrition

2 study hours

•Define nutrition and its components.
•Explain the concept of an adequate/optimum diet.
•List and describe the major food nutrients and their sources.

Unit 2: Food Needs of People Especially as it Applies to Athletic Performance

2 study hours

•Explain the food needs of children, expectant mothers, and the elderly.
•List the main food groups that athletes should focus on.
•Discuss the importance of protein, carbohydrates, and fats for athletic performance.

Week

2

Module 2: Basic food groups

2h

Unit 1: Carbohydrates

2 study hours

•Explain the meaning of carbohydrates and their importance.
•List and describe the three types of carbohydrates.
•Explain the digestion and absorption process of carbohydrates.

Week

3

Module 2: Basic food groups

2h

Unit 2: Protein

2 study hours

•Define protein and its importance.
•List and explain the functions of protein in the body.
•Explain the digestion and absorption of protein in the stomach and intestine.

Week

4

Module 2: Basic food groups

2h

Unit 3: Lipids

2 study hours

•Define lipids and their importance.
•Explain the digestion and absorption of fats.
•Differentiate between fats and oils and their sources.

Week

5

Module 2: Basic food groups

2h

Unit 4: Vitamins and Minerals

2 study hours

•Explain what vitamins and minerals are and their importance.
•List and describe the different types of vitamins and minerals.
•Explain diseases that can result from vitamin deficiencies.

Week

6

Module 2: Basic food groups

2h

Unit 5: Water

2 study hours

•Describe water and its importance.
•Explain dehydration, its causes, and symptoms.
•Discuss the link between water and sports performance.

Week

7

Module 3: Importance Of Adequate Diet In Health, Disease Prevention And Sports

2h

Unit 1: Adequate Diet and Health of an Individual

2 study hours

•Explain the concept of an adequate diet and its importance.
•Relate each class of food to body health requirements.
•Discuss the advantages of a healthy diet.

Week

8

Module 3: Importance Of Adequate Diet In Health, Disease Prevention And Sports

2h

Unit 2: Health Problems That Can Result From Excesses of Different Nutrients

2 study hours

•List health problems that can result from excesses of different nutrients.
•Relate the cause of obesity to food and highlight problems associated with obesity.
•Differentiate between obesity and overweight.

Week

9

Module 3: Importance Of Adequate Diet In Health, Disease Prevention And Sports

2h

Unit 3: Health Problems That Can Result From Deficiencies Of Different Nutrients

2 study hours

•List health problems that can result from deficiencies of different nutrients.
•Relate the cause of scurvy and kwashiorkor to food.
•Discuss the problems associated with kwashiorkor.

Week

10

Module 3: Importance Of Adequate Diet In Health, Disease Prevention And Sports

4h

Unit 4: Adequate diet and disease prevention

2 study hours

•Define the concept of adequate diet and its role in disease prevention.
•Highlight diseases that can be prevented through an adequate diet.
•Explain how an adequate diet improves obesity.

Unit 5: Adequate Diet for sports performance

2 study hours

•Define the concept of an adequate diet for athletes.
•State the importance of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, minerals, and fluid consumption for athletic performance.

Week

11

Module Four: Planning The Athletics' Diet, Content And Meals, Nutritional Demands During Exercise And Training

2h

Unit 1: Planning the Athlete's Diet

2 study hours

•Draw an athlete's diet plan, mentioning active male/female daily calorie needs.
•Ascertain the content of an athlete's diet plan.
•State the benefits of sports nutrition during training.

Week

12

Module Four: Planning The Athletics' Diet, Content And Meals, Nutritional Demands During Exercise And Training

2h

Unit 2: Content of Diets and Meals of Athletes

2 study hours

•Mention high-quality carbohydrates needed in the athlete's diet.
•State sources of lean protein that should be in the athlete's diet.
•Identify the importance of protein in an athlete's diet.

Week

13

Module Four: Planning The Athletics' Diet, Content And Meals, Nutritional Demands During Exercise And Training

4h

Unit 3: Nutritional Demands of Athletes before Competition

4 study hours

•State types of meals for athletes before, during, and after exercise.
•State nutritional demands for athletes before, during, and after exercise.
•Identify the nutritional demands of athletes before, during, and after exercise.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create detailed notes summarizing each unit, focusing on key definitions and concepts.

2

Develop flashcards for quick review of vitamins, minerals, and their functions.

3

Practice planning sample athletic diets for different sports and training phases.

4

Review case studies in Module 4 to understand practical applications of nutrition principles.

5

Focus on understanding the physiological functions of nutrients and their impact on performance.

6

Practice answering past TMA questions to familiarize yourself with the exam format.

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