Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science

This module provides a foundational overview of sports nutrition science and its practical applications. Students learn about different types of sports, the Sport Nutrition Pyramid, and fundamental concepts in sport nutrition research including empirical cycles, study designs, and performance measurements.

This module covers the basic anatomy and physiology of skeletal muscles, including muscle contraction mechanisms and energy transfer processes. It explores exercise capacity in terms of power and endurance, and examines how the cardiopulmonary system responds during exercise

This module explores how the body manages energy requirements and maintains fluid balance during exercise. Topics include calculating energy requirements, understanding energy availability, thermoregulation processes, and strategies for managing hydration and rehydration during sports activities

This module examines the role of major nutrients in exercise and sports performance. It focuses on how carbohydrates and fats serve as energy sources, various nutritional strategies, and the importance of protein intake for skeletal muscle metabolism

This module covers essential micronutrients and their role in sports performance, including detailed study of iron, magnesium, calcium, and vitamins D and B. It also examines various ergogenic supplements and their effects on athletic performance

This module explores how exercise and nutrition requirements change with age, focusing on skeletal muscle aging processes, protein needs in older adults, and various intervention strategies to maintain fitness and health in aging populations