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 Academic Year:
| 2013/4 |
| Owning Department/School:
| Department for Health (administered by the Learning Partnerships Office) |
| Credits:
| 3 |
| Level:
| Certificate (FHEQ level 4) |
| Period: |
Semester 2 at Swindon College |
| Assessment:
| CW 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment: |
Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
| Requisites:
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| Description:
| Aims: To introduce students to both the theory underpinning commonly used nutritional techniques and also gain the ability to apply the concept of dietary analysis; To equip sports therapists with the skills required to study and learn effective lifestyle management techniques and associated exercise strategies. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit students will be able to: * Outline the function of major macronutrients and micronutrients in the context of sports activity and lifestyle; * Understand principles and practice of dehydration / rehydration; * Understand the important factors that impact on the lifestyle of sportsmen and sportswomen. Skills: Intellectual * Research (T, F, A) * Evaluation (T, F, A) Professional * Meeting professional standards (T, A) * Reflective practice (A) Key/Transferable * Communication (F, A) * Working with others (T, F, A) * Problem solving (A) Practical * Prioritising time and tasks (A) Content: Macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins and lipids); Micronutrients (vitamins and minerals); Importance of water (dehydration / rehydration); Principle and calculation of energy balance; Concept of a balanced diet; Factors impacting on lifestyle; Lifestyle needs analysis; Lifestyle intervention techniques. |
| Programme availability: |
LP10408 is Compulsory on the following programmes:Programmes administered by the Learning Partnerships Office
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