Module Information
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Essay Topic to be agreed with the student's personal tutor 1000 Words | 15% |
| Semester Assessment | Scientific Report Scientific report based on data collected during practical sessions 2000 Words | 60% |
| Semester Assessment | Oral presentation Oral presentation on the findings from the scientific report (Assessment 2) 5 Minutes | 25% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Scientific Report Scientific report based on data collected during practical sessions 2000 Words | 60% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Oral presentation Oral presentation on the findings from the scientific report (Assessment 2) 5 Minutes | 25% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Essay Topic to be agreed with the student's personal tutor 1000 Words | 15% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Communicate information and ideas in the form of written reports and oral group presentations
Develop a reasoned argument and challenge assumptions
Formulate hypotheses and research questions, undertake data collection, and make academic arguments
Identify appropriate data sources and information resources
Instill appropriate academic conduct (e.g. avoiding unacceptable practice)
Interpret and use data
Demonstrate basic computer literacy
Demonstrate a base of knowledge concerning the role of nutrition in health and sport performance
Discuss dietary guidelines and recommendations for health and sport
Brief description
The module is intended to prepare students with the key skills necessary for a successful academic and professional career such as time management, critical thinking and reflective learning. An important aspect of the module is an introduction to a range of research issues such as literature evaluation, qualitative and quantitative data assessment and oral, visual and written communication. The module content is delivered through a range of formats including lectures, workshops, e-learning and tutorials. In semester 2 students will engage in a series of lectures and practical sessions that will introduce issues in human nutrition and practical skills. Group working skills will be developed through tutorials, which will also provide guidance in presentation/interpretation of experimental data.
Aims
Develop student scientific written and oral communication skills while introducing the fundamentals of human nutrition
Content
Exploring academic literature, scientific writing style, citation and referencing, data handling, macro and micro nutrients, fluid balance, recommended nutrient intakes and guidelines, energy balance indirect calorimetry and body composition
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Co-ordinating with others | working in groups to collect data for scientific report (assessment 2) |
| Critical and analytical thinking | in the production of the essay (assessment 1) and the scientific report (assessment 2) |
| Digital capability | in the production of the essay (assessment 1) and the scientific report (assessment 2) |
| Professional communication | in the production of the essay (assessment 1) the scientific report (assessment 2) and the oral presentation (assessment 3) |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4