Nutrition for Performance and Health · Nutrition & Wellness

Fueling the Athlete

Examining the specific nutritional needs for endurance, strength, and power activities.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the timing of carbohydrate intake affect your energy levels during a long game?
  2. 2What is the role of protein in muscle repair versus energy production?
  3. 3How do nutritional requirements change between a training day and a competition day?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Nutrition and Health - S3MOE: Sports Nutrition - S3
Level: Secondary 3
Subject: Physical Education
Unit: Nutrition for Performance and Health
Period: Nutrition & Wellness

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