Unit Code: DNU704

Unit Name: Sports Nutrition

Description: Good nutrition is an important factor in fitness and sports performance. Athletes have vast differing nutritional requirements in comparison to non-athletes. Optimal performance is influenced by a lifetime of good food habits rather than the use or avoidance of particular food types during performance. Nutrition and exercise are closely involved in improving performance and physical fitness. Other factors of importance is understanding body composition, muscular competence, respiratory and cardiovascular capabilities. It is important to choose a diet that support fitness programme more so enhances overall good health.

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Prerequisite: DNU606

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 1