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HL105V Nutritional Physiology 5.0 credits

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Course syllabus as PDF

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Course syllabus HL105V (Autumn 2009–)
Headings with content from the Course syllabus HL105V (Autumn 2009–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Theoretical and practical knowledge of basic nutritional physiology:

  • Theoretical nutritional physiology
  • The need for good nourishing food for active sportsmen and women
  • Economic aspects on meals suited to active sportsmen and women
  • The principle of the ”Swedish model” within sports

Intended learning outcomes

After completing the course the student should be able to:

  • Describe the conditions for good nutritive value
  • Describe nutritive substance and its effects on the human body
  • Present a nourishing plan that fulfils the need for active sportsmen and women

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

General entry requirements

Literature

Idrottarnas kostbok: Anki Sundin

Examination and completion

Grading scale

P, F

Examination

  • TEN1 - Examination, 5.0 credits, grading scale: P, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Examiner

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Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

STH/Basic Science

Main field of study

Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Supplementary information

Target group is active sports students within Sport Campus Sweden. The course is a tool in their purpose to make good results in sports and university studies.