the principles of sports nutrition for training and performance.
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| Assessment Type: | Project | Other: |
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| Assessment Outcome: | ☐ Satisfactory ☐ Not Yet Satisfactory |
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| Assessment Conditions: | Each assessment criteria is recorded as either Satisfactory (S) or Not Yet Satisfactory (NYS). A student can only achieve a ‘Satisfactory’ Assessment Outcome for the entire assessment when all assessment Criteria listed below are ‘Satisfactory’. A student who is assessed as ‘Not Yet Satisfactory’ is eligible for re-assessment with their trainer. All assessment answers must be typed, include this assessment cover sheet and uploaded in ‘WORD’ version to moodle. |
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| Element | Performance Criteria | S | NYS |
| 1. Analyse information | 1.1 Collect and analyse relevant and current information from a range of sources in relation to the principles of sports nutrition for training and performance.
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| 1.2 Identify support personnel and resources available to assist athletes with nutritional issues | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 1.3 Assess athlete’s information needs in relation to nutrition for peak performance in relevant sporting activity.
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| 1.4 Assess athlete’s information needs in relation to nutrition for peak performance in relevant sporting activity | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 2 Liaise with nutritional support personnel | 2.1 Select appropriate support personnel to assist athletes.
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| 2.2 Consult with sports nutritional personnel to identify the specific nutritional requirements for training and performance in the sporting activity.
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| 2.3 Identify nutritional practices to enhance peak performance in the sporting activity | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 2.4 Confirm scope of authority with key personnel in relation to role within sport structure. | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 3 Provide information to athletes | 3.1 Assess nutrition needs and preferences of athletes in relation to sporting activity.
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| 3.2 Inform athletes of the nutritional requirements for peak performance in the relevant sporting activity | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 3.3 Present information to athletes in a style appropriate to the needs of the athletes and the coaching setting.
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| 3.4 Use appropriate activities and learning experiences to deliver information.
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| 3.5 Check understanding of athletes regarding nutritional requirements for peak sporting performance using appropriate approaches and encourage athletes to clarify information. | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 3.6 Encourage athletes to seek advice and support from identified nutritional support personnel | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 4.Assist athletes to implement | 4.1 Select implementation strategies to enhance peak performance in the sporting activity in consultation with the athlete andnutritional support personnel.
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| 4.2 Assist and support athletes to implement selected strategies in training and competition according to organisational policies and procedures.
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| 4.3 Monitor implementation of nutritional practices during training or competition according to organisational policies and procedures.
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| 4.4 Identify symptoms associated with eating disorders and refer athletes to sports physician or accredited sports dietitian.
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| 4.5 Refer athletes who have symptoms of nutritional deficiencies and eating disorders to nutritional support personnel for treatment. | ☐ | ☐ | |
| 5. Evaluate the effect of nutritional practices on the performance of athletes. | 5.1 Analyse the performance of athletes in competition situations | ☐ | ☐ |
| 5.2 Review effectiveness of strategies in consultation with athletes and support staff and make adjustments where required.
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PART A (Case scenario) (20 marks)
Mike is a long distance athlete who competes at national level. He is training very hard to be ready for the next running competition that will take place in 4 weeks.
You as a trainer are working together with his regular coach to guide Mike through the competition preparation and to support him to implement effective nutritional strategies.
Mike’s information:
Age: 28 Height: 178 cm Weight: 80kg Activity level: Extremely active
You are required to approximately calculate (using the Harris-Benedict Formula) Mike’s nutritional requirements (daily calories intake) in order to satisfy his demanding physical activity regimen and to maintain his body weight.
Once you worked out Mike’s calorie needs, you then need to calculate how much of each macronutrient he should aim for. (Carbs, Proteins, Fats)
TASK
You are required to write a report to share with Mike and his General practitioner or Nutritionist (Allied Health Professional) that will help him to understand his nutritional requirements and what kind of strategies and practices need to be implemented and followed.
Information that you need to cover in the Written Report:
- Mike’s BMR in calories
- Mike’s Total Calories Requirements
- How much of each Macronutrient is needed to cover the Total requirements
- What strategies can you suggest to enhance peak performance
- What nutritional practices and principles can be followed to support athletes before, during and after competition
- You need to seek feedback from your athlete on your nutritional suggestions. Include in your report a brief questionnaire (no more than 5 questions) that helps you to evaluate that effectiveness of your strategies
- Explain what changes in nutritional strategies you would implement if the performance of Mike will decrease during competition
PART B (40 marks)
Instructions to Student:
You will be required to research and then prepare a written essay in regards to BOTHnutritional deficiencies and a related eating disorder that an athlete may experience. It can be a topic of your choice.
Then give a presentation to the class (no more than 5-10 mins) on your chosen topic.
Ensure you speak clearly and have a good knowledge of your topic area. Tools you can use for your presentation are PowerPoint, laptop, projector and the whiteboard.
You must cover the following points:
- Identify the symptoms and effects on a health person
- Explain the effects this deficiency has on the athlete
- How will it affect their performance?
- Identify support personnel that you will enlist to help you with this athlete
Assessment Evidence
What you need to submit:
□ PART A: Written Report
□ PART B: Written Essay
□ PART B: Oral Presentation