Nutrition, Exercise and Sports

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Nutrition is crucial to live an active and healthy life, to support training, and to optimize performance. In this course, researchers and teachers from Wageningen University & Research will familiarize you with the nutritional aspects of exercise and sports. What are the basic concepts in exercise physiology and sport nutrition science? How is exercise being fueled for the different types of sports like; power sports, sprinting and endurance exercise? And how does protein support skeletal muscle mass and performance? In this course you will learn to estimate energy needs and understand thermoregulation and fluid balance. You will learn about the role of micronutrients and supplements in exercise performance. Moreover, you will be introduced to some health issues related to doing exercise.

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What Will You Learn?

  • The key concepts of exercise physiology and sports nutrition science
  • Important nutritional aspects of exercise including energy, carbohydrates & fats, protein metabolism and fluid balance
  • Why certain nutritional strategies can enhance exercise and sports performance
  • The role of micronutrients and supplements in exercise and sports

Course Content

Module 1

  • Introduction to Sport Nutrition (Science)
  • Skeletal Muscle, Exercise and Sports

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