FETAC / QQI - Sports Nutrition (N32982)

Course details

The module is designed to provide the learner with a sound knowledge of the concepts of nutrition, in relation to the energy sources and amounts required for active living, exercise, sport and weight management.

Preferred Entry Level

Level 5 FETAC Certificate (Nutrition or Sports), Leaving Certificate (including Biology or Chemistry or Science) or ITEC Diet and Nutrition Diploma or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.

Who should complete this course?

People who wish to pursue a career and work in the fields of health, complementary therapy, nutrition and physical fitness. Or students who wish to study Sports Nutrition at Level 6 for personal study and / or as part of personal fitness program.

Progression

The module is an elective module for the Level 6 Certificate in Sport Development award. It may also be included as progression to Higher Education or as a qualification in it's own right.

General Aims

Learners who successfully complete this module will:

Be familiar with the concepts of nutrition and digestion

Outline common terminology associated with nutrition and the nutritional requirements of active people.

Understand the role of the macro-nutrients as energy sources in exercise and sport.

Describe optimal food and fluid intake before, during and after exercise.

Utilise and evaluate common methods for assessing energy.

Design appropriate nutrition programmes for different sporting and weight management needs.

Understand the concepts involved in mineral and vitamin supplementation.

Investigate the potential versus actual benefits of taking nutritional ergogenic aids for exercise.

Specific learning outcomes

The course is grouped into the following 4 units.

Unit 1

Energy Sources for Sport and Exercise

Unit 2

Nutrition and fluid intake before, during and after exercise

Unit 3

Weight Management for Sport and Exercise

Unit 4

Micro-nutrients, supplementation, ergogenic aids

Student Requirements

All course notes are provided. Students are required to complete homework and assignments out of class Students are required to have access to a computer with Word Processing software and printer for submission of assignments and project work.