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Physical Fitness, Sports Nutrition, and Stress: Introduction, Page 2

Assignment icon Unit Assignments

As you work through this unit, you will complete the following graded assignments:

Assignments

Section 1: Physical Fitness, Sports Nutrition, & Stress: Introduction

  • Discussion: Your Physical Activity, 10 points

Section 2: Nutrition & Energy Pathways

  • Assignment: Outline Energy Pathways, 20 points 
  • Quiz Yourself 1, 10 points

Section 3: Fitness & Physical Activity in Wellness

  • Discussion: Benefits of Personal Exercise, 10 points
  • Discussion: Compute Energy Expenditure & BMI, 15 points
  • Quiz Yourself 2, 10 points

Section 4: Athletic Performance & Nutrition Needs

  • Assignment: Nutrition Myths & Abuses In Sports, 15 points
  • Assignment: Principles of Carbohydrate Loading PowerPoint, 15 points
  • Assignment: Female Athlete Triad Interview, 15 points
  • Quiz Yourself 3, 10 points

Section 5: Use of Diet Supplements & Ergogenic Aids in Sports

  • Assignment: Pros and Cons of Using Ergogenic Aids, 25 points
  • Assignment: Sports Dietary Supplements, 15 points
  • Quiz Yourself 4, 10 points

Section 6: Body Response and Nutrition Changes in Stress

  • Assignment: Stages of Stress Response, 15 points
  • Discussion: Personal Stress Responses, 10 points 
  • Quiz Yourself 5, 10 points
Unit 5 Exam, 50 points