Sport Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids

Description

This module advances knowledge and practical skills developed in previous exercise physiology modules through detailed study and critical review of topics such as nutritional strategies to improve exercise performance and recovery, nutritional supplements, and pharmacological aids.  The module will equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are required to support performance athletes.

This is an SCQF Level 10 module and upon successful completion, participants will be awarded 10 credits.

 

Delivery 

This module will be 6 weeks and blended learning.  A full timetable will be published in advance of course commencement. 

 

Course presenter

This module will be delivered by Dr Rachel Kimble.

 

Funding 

This course may be available on a fully funded basis to some individuals.  Further details, including regarding eligibility, are available under Funding Support.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cpd@uws.ac.uk

 

NOTE: This is a university module and upon approval of your application, you will be invited to register and then supported to complete enrolment. To enrol on the university system, the first step involves security set-up using the Microsoft Authenticator app; you will need to ensure that you have a compatible smartphone.

Further information is available at the Student Information Portal.

To access this module via the CPD route, individuals should be ordinarily resident in Scotland.  If you do not meet this criteria, please enquire here.