SPFT405 – Nutrition and Health
Module code
SPFT405
Module title
Nutrition and Health
Prescription
The aim of this module is to provide the student with introductory knowledge and skills required to assess the roles of nutrition and other lifestyle practices on wellness, health and disease. Such information provides an adequate base for further study in the disciplines of nutrition, sport science and public health.
Programmes
- SP1001
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Based
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 64
- Self directed hours
- 86
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- Texts and readings will be determined by the lecturer and will be provided to the student in the individual module handbooks.
- Assessment Criteria
- To pass this module student must accumulate an overall module mark of no less than 50
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching strategies and learning methods will include:
Classes
Tutorials / small groups
Practicals
Case studies and assignments
Web technology - Content
- Anatomy and Physiology of the human body
Principles of training
Warm-ups and cool-downs
Use of cardiovascular equipment
Aerobic exercise programming principles
Application of principles to personal fitness
Application of principles to group fitness - Learning Outcomes
- Upon successful completion of this module, it is expected that students will be able to:
1.0. Demonstrate knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology
2.0. Demonstrate and describe the principles of training.
3.0. Demonstrate, instruct and monitor safe and correct warm-ups, warm-downs and use of cardiovascular fitness equipment.
4.0. Describe aerobic exercise programming principles and manage personal physical fitness with guidance.
5.0. Demonstrate knowledge of types, structures and components of group fitness classes.
