SHN6662 - Elite Physiology/Nutrition and performance

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module students will be able to:

1. - demonstrate an understanding of the immunomodulatory effects of severe exercise stress.
- determine the physiological, metabolic and biochemical changes that occur during short-term maximal sprint exercise.
- utilise and apply previously acquired physiological and biochemical knowledge to aid the understanding of the effects of severe heat stress on the elite performer.
- demonstrate an understanding of the effects of high volume training on the hypothalamic - pituitary axis in female athletes, how such disruption interrupts normal bone metabolism and how these problems associate with eating disorders in the female athlete.
2. - analyse and evaluate dietary intake and nutritional needs of participants in a range of activities;
- evaluate the role of a range of ergogenic aids and dietary supplements designed for the sports market;
- plan diet regimes and give well-informed dietary advice to individuals and groups of participants in a wide range of sport and exercise

Content:

Physiological adaptations to training, overtraining, muscle damage, staleness, recovery, infections of the respiratory tract, immune function, immunosuppression, neutrophil function, phagocytosis, role of glutamine. Physiological, biochemical and metabolic changes associated with short high intensity exercise, recovery, role of glycogen and phosphocreatine. Menstrual status, amenorrhea, osteoporosis, hypothalamic-pituitary axis and menstrual disruption.

Energy systems: aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
Fat and carbohydrate metabolism during exercise: carbohydrate loading.
Food supplements and ergogenic aids.
Fluid balance and sports drinks.

Nutritional beliefs and attitudes of exercises and sports performers.
Advanced dietary analysis.
Dietary management and meal planning for participants in varied settings.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures
Contact Hours 48
No of Groups 1

Workshops
Contact Hours 6
Number of Groups 2

Assessment: