Energy Requirements in the Sports Context

An interrogative and interactive approach will be employed prior to the presentation of the main contents and concepts. These will be demonstrated and exemplified through their practical application in everyday situations, utilizing videos, software programs, and professional tools whenever deemed appropriate.
Additionally, autonomous study will be encouraged, including research on the topics covered, as well as the reading and critical analysis of articles and texts. The methodology will also include the resolution and discussion of clinical cases whenever relevant.”

Students will be evaluated through a written assessment. The summative knowledge assessment consists of questions that assess the extent and depth of theoretical knowledge acquired in the discipline and the ability to practically apply this knowledge to everyday situations.
Approval of the curricular unit is obtained with a classification greater than or equal to 9.5 values.

With this course unit, students are expected to acquire skills related to the determinants of energy expenditure and the methodologies for its assessment, specifically:
1.1 Calculating basal metabolic rate;
1.2 Determining physical activity level as a multiple of basal metabolic rate;
1.3 Calculating total energy requirements;
1.4 Understanding and distinguishing the different methodologies for assessing energy expenditure, including the mechanical functioning of tools (e.g., indirect calorimetry).
2. To recognize the different physiological variables according to the type of sport (Power/Strength, Endurance & Mixed).

1.Factors Affecting Energy Requirements
2.Calculation of Energy Needs
3.Practical Cases
4.Sport Physiology: Intensity and Duration as Determinants of Nutritional Approach – Strength & Power
5.Sport Physiology: Intensity and Duration as Determinants of Nutritional Approach – Endurance
6.Sport Physiology: Intensity and Duration as Determinants of Nutritional Approach – Mixed Sports

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