Topic 3 - Nutrition
Topic 3 - Nutrition
Sports performers need to be aware of the impact that good nutrition and hydration have on their performance. The links between a healthy balanced diet and the ability to perform at a high standard are well known and it is important that learners are able to understand the concepts of nutrition and digestion by exploring the physiology of the digestive system and how the body utilises the energy from food.
The aim of this unit is to enable you to investigate the concepts of nutrition and digestion in relation to sports performance. The importance of nutrition and hydration to a variety of sports participants will also be explored, including the importance of energy intake, energy expenditure and energy balance. You will be able to build knowledge of the components of a balanced diet and plan an appropriate diet plan for a selected sports activity.
Nutrition
At the most basic level, nutrition is important for athletes because it provides a source of energy required to perform the activity. The food we eat impacts on our strength, training, performance and recovery
Activity - watch / read the articles
Using these diets from 3 different sports, discuss why different athletes need to consume different diets?
The 3 examples here are;
Swimming
Strongman
Gymnastics
