Teaching Methodologies
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.”
Learning Results
With this course unit, students should: 1.1. Understand the role of hydration as a performance variable in sports; 1.2. Comprehend the physiology of dehydration and its determinants, particularly fluid balance and its variables; 1.3. Be able to evaluate hydration status using different methodologies; 1.4. Recognize the importance of peri-exercise hydration strategies for performance and recovery; 1.5. Apply knowledge to develop effective hydration and rehydration strategies in sports contexts.
Program
1. Hydration as a performance variable
2. Physiology of dehydration and its determinants: fluid balance and its variables
2.2. Methodologies for assessing hydration status
3. Hydration and rehydration strategies peri-exercise
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
1. Burke, L., Deakin, V., & Minehan, M. (2021). Clinical sports nutrition. Mcgraw-Hill Education/Australia.
2. Jeukendrup, A. E., & Gleeson, M. (2019). Sport nutrition (3rd ed.). Human Kinetics.
3. Burke, L. M., Hawley, J. A., Wong, S. H. S., & Jeukendrup, A. E. (2011). Carbohydrates for Training and Competition. Journal of Sports Sciences, 29 Suppl 1(1), S17-27.
4. Armstrong, L. E. (2021). Rehydration during Endurance Exercise: Challenges, Research, Options, Methods. Nutrients, 13(3), 887.
5. Belval, L. N., Hosokawa, Y., Casa, D. J., Adams, W. M., Armstrong, L. E., Baker, L. B., Burke, L., Cheuvront, S., Chiampas, G., González-Alonso, J., Huggins, R. A., Kavouras, S. A., Lee, E. C., McDermott, B. P., Miller, K., Schlader, Z., Sims, S., Stearns, R. L., Troyanos, C., & Wingo, J. (2019). Practical Hydration Solutions for Sports. Nutrients, 11(7), 1550.
6. Armstrong, L. E. (2005). Hydration Assessment Techniques. Nutrition Reviews, 63(1), S40-S54.