Unit 12 D1
Unit 12:
Sports Nutrition
Unit code:
H/502/5640
QCF Level 3:
BTEC National
Credit value:
10
Guided learning hours: 60
Aim and purpose
The aim of this unit is to provide a broad understanding of the importance of nutrition and hydration to a variety of sports participants.
Unit introduction
The importance of good nutrition and hydration in sports has grown in popularity in recent years. The significance of a healthy balanced diet and its links to good health and improved sports performance is now a key aspect of the sportsperson’s lifestyle; whether they are an elite athlete preparing for World championships or Olympic events, a semi-professional competitor aiming to continue performing or amateur participants …show more content…
sports activity.
[SM2, SM3, CT2, CT5, CT6,
RL4, RL6]
To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass and merit criteria, the learner is able to:
D1
analyse the effects of energy balance on sports performance D2
justify the two-week diet plan for a selected sports performer for a selected sports activity.
PLTS: This summary references where applicable, in the square brackets, the elements of the personal, learning and thinking skills applicable in the pass criteria. It identifies opportunities for learners to demonstrate effective application of the referenced elements of the skills.
4
IE – independent enquirers
RL – reflective learners
SM – self-managers
CT – creative thinkers
Key
TW – team workers
EP – effective participators
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Nationals specification in Sport and Exercise Sciences
– Issue 1 – January 2010 © Edexcel Limited 2009
Essential guidance for tutors
Delivery
Tutors have the opportunity to use a wide range of techniques, including lectures, seminars, presentations, practical workshops, practical laboratory sessions, external trips, and guest speakers. Additional
Sports Nutrition
Unit code:
H/502/5640
QCF Level 3:
BTEC National
Credit value:
10
Guided learning hours: 60
Aim and purpose
The aim of this unit is to provide a broad understanding of the importance of nutrition and hydration to a variety of sports participants.
Unit introduction
The importance of good nutrition and hydration in sports has grown in popularity in recent years. The significance of a healthy balanced diet and its links to good health and improved sports performance is now a key aspect of the sportsperson’s lifestyle; whether they are an elite athlete preparing for World championships or Olympic events, a semi-professional competitor aiming to continue performing or amateur participants …show more content…
sports activity.
[SM2, SM3, CT2, CT5, CT6,
RL4, RL6]
To achieve a distinction grade the evidence must show that, in addition to the pass and merit criteria, the learner is able to:
D1
analyse the effects of energy balance on sports performance D2
justify the two-week diet plan for a selected sports performer for a selected sports activity.
PLTS: This summary references where applicable, in the square brackets, the elements of the personal, learning and thinking skills applicable in the pass criteria. It identifies opportunities for learners to demonstrate effective application of the referenced elements of the skills.
4
IE – independent enquirers
RL – reflective learners
SM – self-managers
CT – creative thinkers
Key
TW – team workers
EP – effective participators
Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Nationals specification in Sport and Exercise Sciences
– Issue 1 – January 2010 © Edexcel Limited 2009
Essential guidance for tutors
Delivery
Tutors have the opportunity to use a wide range of techniques, including lectures, seminars, presentations, practical workshops, practical laboratory sessions, external trips, and guest speakers. Additional