Sport Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids

The Sports Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids module (SPOR10055) 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.

On successful completion of this module the student will be able to:

• Assess the nutrient and energy requirements for sport
• Critically evaluate the use of nutritional supplements to improve sport performance and recovery

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

 

Delivery 

This 6 week blended learning module will take place every Tuesday at the Lanarkshire campus. 

Sessions in Weeks 1 and 6 will run from 1.30pm to 2.30pm, with Weeks 2 to 5 running from 1.30pm to 4.30pm.  Note: Week 6 will be delivered online.

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.