Last modified: 20 Jun 2025 15:14
Explore advanced analysis methods in sport and exercise nutrition. Gain hands-on experience, applying these methods in practical sessions. Engage in discussions on their practicality and limitations. Learn to apply exercise interventions tailored to nutritional needs, with a focus on community settings and older adults. This program is ideal for those seeking expertise in wearable technology data analysis, emphasising practical application to exercise nutrition and critical discussions.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course focuses on the practical application of nutritional principles to enhance athlete and non-athlete performance and overall health. Students will learn to elicit and assess relevant information to formulate tailored recommendations regarding nutrient requirements and client status, ensuring that advice is both effective and aligned with individual goals.
The course emphasizes a "food first" philosophy, prioritizing whole foods to meet nutritional needs while recognizing the appropriate use of targeted supplementation when necessary. Students will also explore the psychosocial dimensions of client interactions, appreciating their ambitions, values, beliefs, motivations, and concerns.
The course aims for students to be able to support effective client engagement, equipping students with the tools needed to foster sustainable nutritional practices. Additionally, research design and statistical analysis are integral components, allowing students to critically evaluate evidence and apply findings to real-world scenarios.
By integrating these elements, the course prepares students to navigate the complexities of sport and exercise nutrition, ultimately empowering them to make a meaningful impact in their professional practice.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 33 | Feedback Weeks | 35 | |
| Feedback |
Word Count: 1,500 Implement analysis techniques in assessing glycaemia, showcasing practical skills and understanding. Feedback will be provided by markers in text attached with grade in MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | Understand cutting-edge analysis methods in sport & exercise nutrition |
| Procedural | Apply | Apply sport & exercise nutrition analysis methods in practical sessions |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Discuss the applicability and limitations of various analysis methods in sport & exercise nutrition |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 29 | Feedback Weeks | 31 | |
| Feedback |
Word Count: 1,500 Apply analysis modern methods practically, assessing exercise physiology. Feedback will be provided by markers in text attached with grade in MyAberdeen. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | Understand cutting-edge analysis methods in sport & exercise nutrition |
| Procedural | Apply | Apply sport & exercise nutrition analysis methods in practical sessions |
| Procedural | Apply | Apply exercise interventions in relation to nutritional requirement to community setting and older adults |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Discuss the applicability and limitations of various analysis methods in sport & exercise nutrition |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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If student fails the course (overall course grade of E1 or less) student will be given an opportunity for a resit, the resit does not cover individual assignments it will assess student’s understanding of the learning outcomes of the course. The method of resit for this course will be oral exam lasting approximately 30 minutes. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | Understand cutting-edge analysis methods in sport & exercise nutrition |
| Procedural | Apply | Apply sport & exercise nutrition analysis methods in practical sessions |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Discuss the applicability and limitations of various analysis methods in sport & exercise nutrition |
| Procedural | Apply | Apply exercise interventions in relation to nutritional requirement to community setting and older adults |
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