Nutrition, Health, and Recovery · Nutrition & Wellness
Macronutrients and Performance Fueling
Analysing the specific roles of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats in an athlete's diet.
Key Questions
- 1How should the ratio of macronutrients change between a training day and a rest day?
- 2What are the risks and benefits of carbohydrate loading for endurance events?
- 3How does protein timing influence muscle hypertrophy and repair?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
GCSE: Physical Education - Health, Fitness and Well-beingGCSE: Physical Education - Applied Anatomy and Physiology
Year: Year 11
Subject: Physical Education
Unit: Nutrition, Health, and Recovery
Period: Nutrition & Wellness
Suggested Methodologies
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