Ergogenic Aids Supplements and Anti-doping - HMR1004

Assessment 1: Other

Formative assessment and feedback will take place throughout the module via short answer questions. These will be used periodically to check learning understanding. Furthermore, discussions during lectures and seminars, based on directed reading and tasks, will offer additional formative guidance.

Other

Assessment 3: Written Assignment

Written Assignment - Ergogenic aid advice booklet for sport/athlete.

Written Assignment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Written Assignment - Research proposal to test a real or hypothetical ergogenic aid.

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Written Assignment - Research study designed in previous assessment during laboratory practical session.

<p>You will learn about the effect of ergogenic aids and supplements on performance and health, as well as the importance of anti-doping within sport. You will investigate the physiological mechanisms underpinning the effect of nutritional and ergogenic aids, and how they are used in sporting and health contexts. Additionally, you will participate in catering practicals which will cover food safety and product design.</p>

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Sports Studies

HMR1004 - Ergogenic Aids Supplements and Anti-doping

Ergogenic Aids Supplements and Anti-doping

Critique doping rules, regulations and procedures.

Critically reflect on how/when to utilise ergogenic aids and supplements in applied settings (including an appreciation of anti-doping procedures). 

Critically evaluate the efficacy of a range of ergogenic aids and supplements on athletic performance, exercise recovery, health, and immunity. 

Critically evaluate current doping guidelines and methodologies, and the ethical considerations associated with doping. 

Critically evaluate the influence ergogenic aids have on physiological and metabolic processes.