Section outline

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    Module content:

    • General nutritional science / dietetics
    • The physiological foundations of nutrition and energy delivery in sport
    • How nutrition influences sporting performance
    • Nutritional and diet-related problems in international elite sports

    Module topics:

    1. Introduction – 11th April (online)
    2. Energetics – 25th April 
    3. Body composition – assessment and optimization – 2nd May 
    4. Practical session – Measuring resting and exercise energy expenditure and body composition – 9th May
    5. Macronutrients: carbohydrates and fats – 16th May
    6. Macronutrients: Protein - Nutrition for optimal protection and recovery from the injury – 23rd May
    7. Practical session – Creating a meal plan for an athlete – 30th May
    8. Micronutrients seminar – 20th of June
    9. Hydration – 27th June - guest lecture 
    10. Food first approach in high-performance sports – date will be defined - guest lecture 
    11. Specific considerations in elite sports - seminar – date will be defined