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On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
Understand basic biochemical concepts of human nutrition relevant to health, sport and exercise.
Understand and describe recommendations for macronutrients and fluid.
Explain the roles of macronutrients and key micronutrients
Design and evaluate a plan for best practice in nutrition for specific individuals.
This module will cover fundamental background to support other modules in Levels 5 and 6, such as Nutrition and Exercise for Health; Nutrition and Performance; Applied Nutrition. It includes: food safety and hygiene; importance of macronutrients, micronutrients and fluid; dietary recommendations for specific individuals. Students will undertake a mixture of practical and theory based sessions.
There will be lectures supported by workshops to develop practical skills and use of computer software for nutrient composition and evaluation.
Lectures
Contact hours: 20
Intended Group size: 80
Workshops
Contact hours: 20
Intended Group size: 15 to 20
Guided independent study
Hours: 160
Further details relating to assessment
Presentation: Students will normally present within a group and present their findings and interpretation following dietary analysis completed during the module. Students will complete approximately 5 minutes of presentation each to adhere to the assessment tariff guidelines.
Formative assessment will take place throughout the module. This could take the form of seminar discussions with peers and facilitator, small group tasks (including presentations). Directed activities could be used as a form of formative assessment and it is recommended that they relate to the summative component of assessment.
Other relevant information
Science Laboratory. IT room for teaching using dietary analysis software.
Module Coordinator - Nicola Arjomandkhah
Level - 4
Credit Value - 20
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered - 4S1