Nutrition for sports and physical activityLaajuus (5 cr)
Course unit code: C-10118-CO00FQ29
General information
- Credits
- 5 cr
- Teaching language
- English
- Institution
- South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences
Objective
- You are able to apply your knowledge of nutrition to support strength and endurance training. - You are able to apply your knowledge of nutrition when guiding and counseling athletes and people exercising regularly.
Content
The course content consists of three topics related to the: - Basic knowledge of nutrition (1 ECTS credit) - Energy demand and consumption during exercise, energy metabolism (2 ECTS credits) - Nutrition, fluid balance and recovery to support endurance and strength training (2 ECTS credits)
Qualifications
Does not require prior knowledge.