Sport and Exercise Nutrition Research in Practice 2

This module involves Sport and Exercise Nutrition practice with a local team or sports club. Students will implement the skills and knowledge learned in Sport & Exercise Nutrition Research in Practice 1, and Advanced Sport & Exercise Nutrition. There is a strong emphasis on reflective practice throughout this practice module.

In full-time delivery, this module runs in second semester of first year. In part-time delivery, this module runs in second semester of second year.

1. Apply the theoretical and practical concepts of Sports Nutrition in Practice in a professional setting.

2. Critically evaluate relevant scientific evidence, communicate and apply findings to practice. Adopt a questioning and critical approach in all aspects of placement and evaluate placement on an ongoing basis.

3. Adopt effective project management, teamwork, negotiation, problem-solving, behaviour change and communication skills and work effectively within the placement organisation and in the multi-disciplinary sports team.

4. Organise, establish and document data, process and communication to an acceptable professional standard.

5. Critically evaluate and reflect on learning, skills, and knowledge gained in the sports club/placement setting and their implications for future personal and professional development.

6. Articulate the role of nutrition in sports performance at an individual and group level.