The aim of this module is to provide learners with a fundamental understanding of the relevant current evidence based sports nutrition guidelines in relation to athletes. The learners will also develop a fundamental understanding of the components of a healthy balanced diet.

1. Explain the fundamental principles of sports nutrition
2. Describe how sports nutrition knowledge evolved from exercise physiology research
3. Discuss the various nutrients, their food sources, and their roles in supporting sports performance
4. Explain the fundamental goals of sports nutrition and the foundation of a healthy balanced diet
5. Apply current evidence based sports nutrition guidelines and recommendations to an athletes diet
6. Assess an athletes nutritional needs based on their individual needs and the demands of their sport

The aim of this module is to provide learners with a fundamental understanding of the concepts of nutrition for sports performance.

1. Differentiate at a fundamental level energy balance and energy imbalance.
2. Discuss the importance of energy balance in relation to sports performance.
3. Calculate an athletes basic energy needs based on the demands of their sport.
4. Perform hydration assessments be able to calculate an athletes fluid needs.
5. Compare the body composition needs of different athletes and understand body composition assessment techniques.
6. Summarise the current evidence and guidelines regarding the use of nutritional ergogenic aids.

This module supports the practical application of knowledge acquired in the two previous modules and gives an introduction to research skills. Students will be required to plan and conduct either a piece of scientifically rigorous work. Students will be required to complete a case study or action learning research project in a specific area of sports nutrition e.g. Energy expenditure, Recovery, Hydration, Periodization of Nutrition, etc.

1. Demonstrate a critical awareness of current sports nutrition guidelines.
2. Discuss key research methodologies and the importance of research design.
3. Conduct a literature review.
4. Design reliable and valid data collection instruments.
5. Plan, conduct and present the results of an independent piece of scientifically rigorous work.
6. Plan, conduct and present the results of a case study or action learning research project in a specific area of sports nutrition e.g. Energy expenditure, Recovery, Hydration, Periodization of Nutrition, etc.