Knowledge

The student...

has knowledge of the nutrient recommendations for athletes and recreational athletes with high training volumes
has knowledge of the nutrient recommendations for weight management in the physically active population
can state the differences between the nutrient recommendations for athletes and the normal population
can state the differences between nutrient recommendations for weight management in the physically active, and the normal population
can explain the importance of an adequate food and fluid intake for physical performance before, during and after training/competition
can describe the effect of exercise on the immune system
can describe the prevalence, causes and effects of eating disorders on health and performance
can describe the female athlete triad and give examples of high-risk groups and symptoms
has knowledge of the different food groups in the diet that is of importance with regards to exercise effects and performance

Skills

The student...

can evaluate/assess the diet and the nutritional and fluid intake of athletes and physically active (adults and adolescents) and provide general and customized advice based on the athlete's goals, type of training, and needs
can compare and evaluate the performance-enhancing effects of different dietary supplements
can give advice to people who wish to adjust their body composition or weight
can apply basic communication techniques in imparting nutrition-related knowledge
can apply and interpret results when using equipment for estimating body composition
can council in choosing food- and products of importance with regards to exercise effects, performance, and weight management
can apply cooking techniques of food- and products of importance with regards to exercise effects, performance, and weight management

General competence

The student...

can exchange views on the importance of nutrients for recovery, physical performance and weight management in interdisciplinary groups

Subject description EOT200

Nutrition and Exercise