National Diploma Unit 17 Nutrition Assessment Objective Six Task Six Criteria Show an understanding of ergogenic aids Explain

ain how ergogenic aids can improve performance Comment on the ethical issues associated with athletes using these aids, i.e. should it be allowed

Knowledge understanding and skills Create a PowerPoint presentation explaining what an ergogenic aid is and what is the point of using them in sport Comment on the most popular ergogenic aids 1. Carbohydrate Loading 2. Creatine Powders 3. Protein powders 4. Caffeine 5. Herbal remedies Comment on all of the above one ergogenic aid per PowerPoint slide What are the reasons for using these aids What are the positive and negatives of using these aids What kind of sportsman would use these aids and why Do you think it is fair for athletes to use this particular aid

Date Set: 07/06/10 Date to be handed in: 02/07/10 AO6 Explore and evaluate the ergogenic value of nutritional supplements PASS Candidates provide a basic evaluation of the ergogenic value of nutritional supplements. Their evaluation includes limited examples and candidates are not able to develop more complex arguments about the moral and ethical issues surrounding the use of nutritional supplements. MERIT Candidates provide a detailed evaluation of the ergogenic value of nutritional supplements. Their evaluation includes a range of examples and candidates attempt to develop more complex arguments about the moral and ethical issues surrounding the use of nutritional supplements. DISTINCTION Candidates provide a comprehensive evaluation of the ergogenic value of nutritional supplements. Their evaluation includes a wide range of examples and candidates are able to develop more complex arguments about the moral and ethical issues surrounding the use of nutritional