EDPH0695-1 : Physiology and dietetics of high-level sport module

Study Programmes 2015-2016

EDPH0695-1

Physiology and dietetics of high-level sport module

Part 1 : Physiology of high-level sport
Part 2 : Sports nutrition

Duration :

Part 1 : Physiology of high-level sport : 30h Th, 45h Pr
Part 2 : Sports nutrition : 15h Th, 5h SEM

Number of credits :

Master in motor skills : general (120 ECTS)		4
Master in motor skills : general (120 ECTS)		4
Master in motor skills : physical education (120 ECTS)		5
Master in motor skills : physical education (120 ECTS)		5

Lecturer :

Part 1 : Physiology of high-level sport : Thierry Bury
Part 2 : Sports nutrition : Nicolas Paquot

Coordinator :

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Language(s) of instruction :

French language

Organisation and examination :

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite :

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Course contents :

Part 1 : Physiology of high-level sport

1. Acute and chronic responses to exercise. 2. Recovery and performance. 3. Concept of sports biomechanics. 4. Hydration and physical activity. 5. Genetic and physical activity. 6. Biological monitoring of the athlete. 7. Physiology and training methodology.

Part 2 : Sports nutrition

the course content is: - Nutrition for training (macro and micronutrients needs) - Dietary supplements and ergogenic aids - Fluid requirements, hydration and exercice in the heat - Nutrition strategies for competition

Learning outcomes of the course :

Part 2 : Sports nutrition

To suggest an adapted nutrition for training and competition Counseling in dietary supplements

Prerequisite knowledge and skills :

Part 2 : Sports nutrition

Notion of biochemistry (energy metabolism, energetic substrates regulation)

Planned learning activities and teaching methods :

Part 2 : Sports nutrition

Some documents reading, discussion with the teacher

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :

Part 1 : Physiology of high-level sport

- Theoretical course. - Lectures. - Stage or performing work.

Part 2 : Sports nutrition

Face to face