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Course description

In this course, students will apply prior knowledge of nutrition and exercise to understand nutrition issues associated with specific sports. It will draw together latest research findings about the impact of nutrition on training, performance and recovery in selected team and individual sports. Topics for each sport will include - nutrients to support competition performance and training adaptations, supplements and ergogenic aids to enhance performance and nutrition for optimal recovery. In addition, students will have an opportunity to work through a series of case studies in which their knowledge of nutrition, exercise and the specific characteristics of sport will be used to develop individually tailored nutrition recommendations for athletes.

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