Unit 17: Nutrition for sport and exercise (LEVEL 3)

Learning outcomes
By completing this unit candidates will develop knowledge and understanding of the role that nutrition has in sport and exercise, and nutritional and fluid requirements for different types of sports participants. Candidates will produce evidence to meet the unit assessment objectives in order to show that they understand: the relationship between nutrition and energy requirements the methods of dietary assessment the role and contribution of carbohydrate, fat, protein and micro nutrients in exercise the importance of fluid intake in exercise the value of nutritional supplements in relation to exercise. Assessment objectives 1 Describe the relationship between nutrition and the energy demands of the athlete 2 Describe the advantages and disadvantages of methods of dietary assessment Knowledge, understanding and skills Nutrition and energy demands: the concept of a balanced diet and recommended dietary intakes the energy value of food (kcal) energy (kcal) requirements of athletes and sedentary individuals in relation to energy balance Methods: journals/diaries recording sheets interviews software packages observation Roles: the functions, classifications and dietary sources of carbohydrate, fat and protein the role and relative contributions of each macronutrient as a fuel for exercise in relation to exercise intensity and duration feeding strategies before, during and after exercise to optimise performance Roles: exercise-related functions and dietary sources of water soluble and fat soluble vitamins exercise-related functions and dietary sources of minerals dietary requirements and rationale for increased micronutrient requirements in athletes

3 Analyse the roles of carbohydrate, fat and protein as fuels for exercise

4 Describe the role of micronutrients in sport and exercise performance

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Assessment objectives 5 Explain the importance of fluid and electrolytes to the athlete

Knowledge, understanding and skills Importance: implications of dehydration on sport performance and health influence of beverage composition on gastric emptying fluid intake strategies before, during and after exercise to optimise performance Issues: ergogenic properties of nutritional supplementation practices including creatine, protein powders, herbal remedies, carbohydrate loading and caffeine intake limitations of nutritional supplementation practices moral and ethical issues surrounding the use of nutritional supplements

6 Explore and evaluate the ergogenic value of nutritional supplements

Assessment
This unit is centre assessed and externally moderated. In order to achieve this unit candidates must produce a portfolio of evidence showing that they have met all of the assessment objectives. Portfolios of work must be produced independently. They will need to be made available, together with witness statements and any other supporting documentation, to the OCR Visiting Moderator when required. Centres must confirm to OCR that the evidence produced by candidates is authentic. An OCR Centre Authentication Form is provided in the Centre Handbook and includes a declaration for assessors to sign. It is a requirement of the QCA Common Criteria for all Qualifications that proof of authentication is received.

Guidance on assessment and evidence requirements

This unit aims to develop the candidates knowledge and understanding of the role that nutrition plays in sport and exercise. This unit has links with Unit 7: Anatomy and physiology for sport and exercise, Unit 16: Analyse and improve performance and Unit 18: Optimising performance in sport. In exploring dietary assessment methods there are a number of appropriate software packages available commercially and on the Internet. Tutors are advised to make full use of these in order to explore important concepts and principles addressed in this unit, specifically those dealt with in Assessment Objectives 1 and 2. To help candidates gain the necessary knowledge for Assessment Objectives 3 and 4 tutors should reinforce classroom-based delivery with practical assessments that allow the student to explore calorific value of foodstuffs and energy expenditure during exercise. The use of real life or tutor-devised written case studies will help candidates to examine the importance of fluid and electrolyte balance and make recommendations on the use of ergogenic aids for the training athlete (Assessment Objectives 5 and 6). Candidates may provide portfolio evidence for the assessment objectives of this unit using a range of presentation techniques. This may include written work, the use of video, audio tapes, presentations and assessor testimony/witness statements (if appropriate). Where candidates demonstrate competence, centres should record skills demonstrated on appropriate recording documentation. 2
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Signposting to Key Skills

The unit contains opportunities for developing the Key Skill, and possibly for generating portfolio evidence, if teaching and learning is focused on that aim. Key Skill reference C3.1a C3.1b C3.2 C3.3 Key Skill reference N3.1 N3.2a N3.2b N3.2c N3.2d N3.3 Key Skill reference IT3.1 IT3.2 IT3.3

Mapping to National Occupational Standards

Occupational Standards Sport Recreation and Allied Occupations Unit number B13 D46 Title Promote active living and healthy eating Apply basic principles of nutrition to enhance performance and recovery

Resources
This section provides suggestions of suitable resources. The list is neither prescriptive nor exhaustive, and candidates should be encouraged to gather information from a variety of sources. Some suggested resources are intended for Tutor use. The resources in this section were current at the time of production. Books Bean, A. (2006) Cardwell, G. (2006) Crossland, J. (2005) Jeukendrup, A., Gleeson, M. (2004) Sports Nutrition 5th Edition A & C Black Gold Medal Nutrition - 4th Edition Human Kinetics Europe Ltd. Fuelling Performers sports coach UK Sport Nutrition: An Introduction to Energy Production and Performance Human Kinetics Europe Ltd. Sports and Exercise Nutrition Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Fuelling Fitness for Sports Performance: Sports Nutrition Guide The Sugar Bureau

McArdle, W. D., Katch, V., Katch, F. (2005) Stear, S. J. (2004)

Useful websites Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) Sports Nutrition. URL:http://www.ais.org.au/nutrition/ This website features a wide range of resources to assist elite athletes, recreational athletes and the general public stay up to date with the latest strategies in sports nutrition.

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British Nutrition Foundation. URL:http://www.nutrition.org.uk English Institute of Sport. URL:http://www.eis2win.co.uk This website has information on applied physiology, biomechanics, medical consultation, medical screening, nutritional advice, performance analysis, psychology, podiatry, strength and conditioning coaching, sports massage and sports vision. healthyliving. URL:http://www.healthyliving.gov.uk A website that promotes Scotlands healthyliving programme. Provides resources, advice and support on healthy eating and physical activity. Intute: Social Sciences. URL: http://www.intute.ac.uk/socialsciences/sport Intute: Sport and Leisure Practice provides free access to high quality resources on the Internet. Each resource has been evaluated and categorised by subject specialists based at UK universities. Peak Performance online. URL:http://www.pponline.co.uk Peak Performance is a subscription-only newsletter for athletes and coaches, featuring the latest research from the sports science world. The Gatorade Sports Science Institute. URL:http://www.gssiweb.com GSSI staff scientists study the effects of exercise, the environment and nutrition on the human body using the latest scientific technology and equipment. Top End Sports. URL:http://www.topendsports.com Lots of information on a range of sports, fitness testing, fitness training, sports nutrition and sport science.

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Grading
Assessment Objective AO1 Describe the relationship between nutrition and the energy demands of the athlete Pass Candidates provide a basic description of the relationship between nutrition and the energy demands of the athlete. Their description demonstrates a limited understanding and is supported with few examples. Candidates provide a basic description of the advantages and disadvantages of methods of dietary assessment. Their description demonstrates a limited understanding of the methods available and their pros and cons. Candidates provide a basic analysis of the roles of carbohydrate, fat and protein as fuels for exercise. Their analysis includes limited information on the role of each in relation to exercise intensity and duration, and feeding strategies before, during and after exercise to optimise performance. Candidates provide a basic description of the role of micronutrients in sport and exercise performance. They include brief information on dietary sources of water soluble and fat soluble vitamins and minerals. They have difficulty in providing a rationale for increased micronutrient requirements in athletes. Merit Candidates provide a detailed description of the relationship between nutrition and the energy demands of the athlete. Their description demonstrates a sound understanding and is supported with a range of examples. Candidates provide a detailed description of the advantages and disadvantages of methods of dietary assessment. Their description demonstrates a sound understanding of the methods available and their pros and cons. Candidates provide a detailed analysis of the roles of carbohydrate, fat and protein as fuels for exercise. Their analysis includes well-developed information on the role of each in relation to exercise intensity and duration, and feeding strategies before, during and after exercise to optimise performance. Candidates provide a detailed description of the role of micronutrients in sport and exercise performance. They include well-developed information on dietary sources of water soluble and fat soluble vitamins and minerals and provide a sound rationale for increased micronutrient requirements in athletes. Distinction Candidates provide a comprehensive description of the relationship between nutrition and the energy demands of the athlete. Their description demonstrates a thorough understanding and is supported with a wide range of examples. Candidates provide a comprehensive description of the advantages and disadvantages of methods of dietary assessment. Their description demonstrates a thorough understanding of the methods available and their pros and cons. Candidates provide a comprehensive analysis of the roles of carbohydrate, fat and protein as fuels for exercise. Their analysis includes in-depth information on the role of each in relation to exercise intensity and duration, and feeding strategies before, during and after exercise to optimise performance. Candidates provide a comprehensive description of the role of micronutrients in sport and exercise performance. They include in-depth information on dietary sources of water soluble and fat soluble vitamins and minerals and provide a thorough rationale for increased micronutrient requirements in athletes. 5

AO2 Describe the advantages and disadvantages of methods of dietary assessment

AO3 Analyse the roles of carbohydrate, fat and protein as fuels for exercise

AO4 Describe the role of micronutrients in sport and exercise performance

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Assessment Objective AO5 Explain the importance of fluid and electrolytes to the athlete

Pass Candidates provide a basic explanation of the importance of fluid and electrolytes to the athlete. Their explanation includes limited information on the implications of dehydration on sport performance and health, the influence of beverage composition on gastric emptying, and fluid intake strategies before, during and after exercise to optimise performance. 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 explanation of the importance of fluid and electrolytes to the athlete. Their explanation includes well-developed information on the implications of dehydration on sport performance and health, the influence of beverage composition on gastric emptying, and fluid intake strategies before, during and after exercise to optimise performance. 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 explanation of the importance of fluid and electrolytes to the athlete. Their explanation includes in-depth information on the implications of dehydration on sport performance and health, the influence of beverage composition on gastric emptying, and fluid intake strategies before, during and after exercise to optimise performance. 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 supplements.

AO6 Explore and evaluate the ergogenic value of nutritional supplements

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