For this assignment, you will complete a written review that critically evaluates modern-day reports within the ‘lay’ literature (i.e. aimed at the public) regarding the use of nutritional supplements for performance purposes.
A critical review of contemporary and popular reports within the ‘lay’ literature on the use of nutritional supplements for performance benefits’.
For this assignment, you will complete a written review that critically evaluates modern-day reports within the ‘lay’ literature (i.e. aimed at the public) regarding the use of nutritional supplements for performance purposes.
It is suggested that you cover 2 or 3 nutritional ergogenic aids in your review, but those chosen should not include any that are the subject of your final year project work, and should not include those presented in lectures to you (namely beetroot/ nitrate, caffeine or creatine.)
For this work you will need to refer to lay reports on the chosen ergogenic aids – so you will need to access internet sites, magazines or books aimed at the general public. You will need to reference these in alphabetical order in the main reference list. You will state the claims made in the lay information and then use the scientific literature to supply the evidence that supports or refutes the claims.
The objectives of this review are:
•To review current, modern, ‘lay’ literature regarding nutritional supplements that are available for use by amateur and professional athletes.
•To critically evaluate ‘lay’ literature in light of scientific findings published within scientific journals.
•To develop an awareness of the need for evidence-based recommendations and strategies within nutrition and performance.
•To summarise the literature reviewed, offering conclusions on the value and appropriateness of lay literature available to modern day athletes and performers.
2. Module Weighting
30% of module mark
3. Assessed Learning Outcomes
4.Make a reasoned decision about dietary manipulations which could optimise performance.
5.Critically evaluate the evidence for a variety of dietary strategies currently recommended and performance
4. Submission Deadline
Deadline – 21/3/16 BEFORE 3pm.
This should be handed in to PUPSMD faculty reception PSQ C206 with the new cover sheet available on the Moodle site
5. Feedback Deadline (please note the university’s twenty working day feedback deadline does not include Christmas or Easter holidays)
11/5/16
6. Format
The review should be 1500 words (+/- 10%) and all articles should be appropriately referenced using the Harvard style.
The review should consist of a short introduction, main sections with sub-headings and a conclusion, followed by references.
7. Marking Criteria
School categorical marking scheme will be used to mark the work. This is available on the module Moodle site.
For this assessment you will be assessed on:
– Content
– Understanding and evaluation
– Originality and independent thinking
– Use of literature
– General communication skills
8. Additional Information
Common mistakes to avoid:
– Make sure you use both lay literature to state the claims and then scientific research to support or refute these claims. Make sure you clearly state when you are using lay literature and which information/ data is scientific evidence.
– Make sure you combine all sources in one reference list and check that you have referenced websites in the correct way.
– Focus on performance benefits and not weight loss or other general health benefits.
– You only need a short introduction and overall conclusion; subheadings can help you structure the review.
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