Sports Nutrition

Through the course, the students will receive an introduction to basic nutrition and the relationships that exist between nutrition and energy conversion. The subject will address nutrition from a sports perspective, in the context of different types of training and training goals. Through theoretical and practical learning methods, the student will learn about the role of nutrition in changing body composition, and how nutrition can improve sports performance and positively influence the course of recovery after various forms of exercise.

Admission to the program Bachelor in Strength & Conditioning. The course may also be taken as an independent course.

Candidates will receive a basic introduction in relation to different aspects of health, nutrition and energy conversion in people partaking in physical activity. In addition, the study will focus specifically on the importance of nutrition in training and competitions.

Knowledge

Students will:

have broad knowledge about delimited topics, theories, issues, processes, tools and methods included in the course
possess the necessary factual knowledge that applies to the subject area
be able to identify the most common theories and methods included in the course
have knowledge about research and development work in the course
have knowledge about the course’s history, traditions, distinctive character and position in society
understand ethical challenges involved in the subject’s research, dissemination and practice

Skills:

Students will:

be able to apply academic knowledge and relevant results from research and development work to practical and/or theoretical issues
be able to acquire new and updated knowledge
demonstrate the ability to make informed choices
be able to reflect on their own professional practice and adjust this under supervision
be able to find, assess and refer to information and subject matter and present this in a way which highlights a specific issue
be able to master the relevant tools, techniques and forms of expression
assess ethical challenges in the field of practice and adjust their own practice in relation to this
be able to practice the subject within its most important areas of application
be able to analyse textual material from the course’s most common sources
be able to document knowledge and work processes

General competence:

Students will:

have insight into relevant academic and professional issues of an ethical nature
be able to plan and carry out work tasks and projects that apply to the course -
master applicable working methods in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines
be able to convey key subject matter such as theories, issues and solutions in writing, orally and through other relevant forms of expression
be able to exchange points of view and experiences with others who have a background in the subject area, and thereby contribute to the development of good practices
have knowledge about relevant innovation and innovative processes

Semester fee and course literature.

Compulsory for students taking the Bachelor in Strength and Conditioning. Elective course for exchange students at Nord University.

Lectures and practical trials related to the subject area.

The programme of study is evaluated annually by the students through course surveys (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). These evaluations are part of the University’s quality assurance system.

Compound assessment

Compulsory participation 80 % in practical activities, counts 0/100 of the grade, grading scale Approved - Not approved (Godkjent - Ikke godkjent).
Written school exam, 4 hours. Counts 100/100 of the grade. Grading scale A-F. Best grade A, Failed F.

None.

Generating an answer using ChatGPT or similar artificial intelligence and submitting it wholly or partially as one's own answer is considered cheating

Knowledge of human physiology will be beneficial.

Overlap refers to a similarity between courses with the same content. Therefore, you will receive the following reduction in credits if you have taken the courses listed below:

KR163L - Sport Nutrition - 5 credits

IDR1038 - Training and Nutrition - 10 credits

IDR1044 - Sports Nutrition - 10 credits

IDR1047 - Sports Nutrition - 10 credits

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