PSK

1012:

HUMAN MOVEMENT SCIENCE

(SPORT SCIENCE)

TOPIC:
NAME: MUHAMMAD HAFIZUDDIN BIN MOHD SALLEH
MATRIC NO.: 2160759
LECTURER: LT KDR. (B) NIK ISMAIL BIN CHE ALI

SPORT NUTRITION
1. Area of study

The importance of sports nutrition:

Consuming the right balance of food and drink is important for everyone. Yet
those actively participating in sport on a regular basis need to be aware that it can
also affect their performance. Athletes, for example, may need more calories than
the average person. So if youre an athlete, or simply someone whos made the
decision to start exercising on a regular basis, you shouldnt let a good nutrition
plan fall down on your list of priorities.

Sports performance and energy:

Fats, protein and carbohydrates all provide your body with fuel to maintain energy.
Carbohydrates are the primary fuel used by working muscles. Adequate intake is
essential for preventing muscle fatigue. While you should monitor your fat intake,
you should not remove it from your diet completely. Fats provide fatty acids that
can be used as a source of energy - especially if your exercise sessions last
longer than one hour. Fats also provide the building blocks for hormones and
formation of cell walls. Protein can be used as a source of energy and is critical
for building new muscle tissue. If you are taking part in resistance training, your
body will require additional protein.

How a sports nutrition professional can help:

-increase energy levels
-promote good health
-help manage weight
-improve concentration

-develop body composition and growth

2. Method that been used

Carbohydrates
- Two key forms of carbohydrates starchy or complex, and simple sugars.
- Simple sugars are carbohydrates, found in refined products and provide a
sweet taste.
- Complex carbohydrates, also known as starches, include grains such as

bread, pasta and rice.

Fats
- Fat is an essential component of any diet as it helps the body to absorb
nutrients as well as being a great source of energy.
- Although fats are important, we should still attempt to monitor how much we
are eating.
- Unsaturated fats are found in foods such as avocados, olives, nuts and oily
fish.
- They are considered to be heart healthy, can work to lower your LDL
cholesterol levels and raise your HDL (good) cholesterol levels.

Protein
- Protein is present in every cell of the body and is important for helping to
build and repair tissues. Its also used to make enzymes, hormones and a
variety of additional body chemicals as well as forming the building blocks of
bones, muscles, cartilage, skin and blood.
- Protein foods include meat, fish, eggs, pulses, nuts, seeds and soya
products.

Creatine
- Is a high-energy compound which helps to store and provide energy. It is is
produced within the body, occurs naturally in fish and meat and can also be
taken in supplement form.

3. Result
Research studies pertaining to the following general categories were identified and
viewed:
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A well-planned, nutritious diet should meet most of an athletes vitamin and

mineral needs, and provide enough protein to promote muscle growth and repair.
Foods rich in unrefined carbohydrates, like wholegrain breads and cereals,

should form the basis of the diet.

Water is a great choice of fluid for athletes to help performance and prevent
dehydration.

4. Conclusion
Whether you are a bodybuilder, a professional athlete or simply exercising to improve
your health, sports nutrition plays a key role in optimizing the beneficial effects of
physical activity. Making better decisions with your nutrition and hydration can result in
improved performance, recovery and injury prevention.
5. What is lack of the study?

Low clinical uses of sport nutrition.

Citizens didnt showed the purpose of this nutrition

6. Suggestion/recommendation for the future research

In my opinion, sport university or other organization in an area should have making
some activities with the citizens around the area and teach them more about the useful
and importance of sport nutrition to maintain the good of their health and daily diet.
7. Reference

http://www.nutritionist-resource.org.uk/articles/sports-nutrition.html