SoSe 2022 International questions in elite sports nutrition

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 – 11^th April (online)
2. Energetics – 25^th April 
3. Body composition – assessment and optimization – 2^nd May 
4. Practical session – Measuring resting and exercise energy expenditure and body composition – 9^th May
5. Macronutrients: carbohydrates and fats – 16^th May
6. Macronutrients: Protein - Nutrition for optimal protection and recovery from the injury – 23^rd May
7. Practical session – Creating a meal plan for an athlete – 30^th 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