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Postgraduate Course: Nutritional Factors and Ergogenic Aids (EDUA11055)

Course Outline
SchoolMoray House School of Education CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaEducation Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionThe interaction of diet and dietary factors with sports training can have a profound effect upon performance. This module will include a comprehensive overview of nutrition and metabolism. Food (protein, carbohydrates, fats) and nutritive factors including water, vitamins, minerals and their role in sport training and performance as well as the role of dietary manipulations for weight gain and loss in a sports context will be addressed. Identification of abnormal eating patterns and eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and obesity will be considered in the context of sport performance and physical fitness. The efficacy of nutritional and non-nutritional ergogenic aids will be examined.

Learning outcomes will be achieved by methods including lectures, demonstrations, workshops and directed reading.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2013/14 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) Learn enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Web Timetable Web Timetable
Course Start Date 16/09/2013
Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 11, Seminar/Tutorial Hours 11, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 174 )
Additional Notes
Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) Written Exam 50 %, Coursework 50 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Exam Information
Exam Diet Paper Name Hours & Minutes
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)2:00
Main Exam Diet S1 (December)2:00
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the module students will be able to:

1. Describe basic biochemical pathways dealing with protein, carbohydrate and fat metabolism
2. Discuss recommended intakes of protein, carbohydrates, fats, micronutrients and fluids for optimal athletic performance and training.
3. Critically evaluate the potential shortcomings for the RDA and RNI in relation to sports training.
4. Assess the effects of dietary manipulation on performance and weight control.
5. Analyse and evaluate the potential effects of various types of nutritional factors (i.e. dietary manipulations and supplements) and drugs which may act as ergogenic aids
6. Describe eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia, obesity and the female athlete triad.
Assessment Information
Assessment will include a term paper on a topic approved by the module co-ordinator and a written examination. The examination will incorporate short answers, essays and may require the interpretation of data. Examination - 2hrs (weighting 50% of module). Assignment - 2000 words (weighting 50% of module).
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
Reading list Not entered
Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserMr Dave Saunders
Tel: (0131 6)51 4121
Email: Dave.Saunders@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Marie Hamilton
Tel: (0131 6)51 6678
Email: marie.hamilton@ed.ac.uk
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