Fueling Performance: Nutritional Planning for Athletes

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Year 10 Health and Physical Education 60 minutes NSW Curriculum Stage 5

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Learning Objectives

Investigate why specific foods and nutrients are included in nutritional plans for different physical activities Describe key factors when planning healthy nutritional intake for sport Apply knowledge to create or critique nutritional plans for physical activities Understand timing of nutrition - before, during, and after exercise

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Do It Now Activity: Think-Pair-Share

Think about a sport or physical activity you enjoy What should you eat BEFORE, DURING, and AFTER that activity? Write your ideas individually (3 minutes) Pair with a partner to share and expand (4 minutes) Selected pairs share with the class (3 minutes)

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Nutritional Timing for Performance

Vitamins and minerals: needed in small amounts Essential for energy production and muscle function Iron: prevents fatigue and improves oxygen delivery Calcium: builds strong bones and prevents injuries Vitamin D: helps absorb calcium effectively B-vitamins: convert food into usable energy

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Macronutrients for Athletic Performance

Vitamins and minerals: needed in small amounts Essential for energy production and muscle function Iron: prevents fatigue and improves oxygen delivery Calcium: builds strong bones and prevents injuries Vitamin D: helps absorb calcium effectively B-vitamins: convert food into usable energy

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Micronutrients: The Power Players

Vitamins and minerals: needed in small amounts Essential for energy production and muscle function Iron: prevents fatigue and improves oxygen delivery Calcium: builds strong bones and prevents injuries Vitamin D: helps absorb calcium effectively B-vitamins: convert food into usable energy

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Main Activity 1: Investigate Nutritional Plans

Vitamins and minerals: needed in small amounts Essential for energy production and muscle function Iron: prevents fatigue and improves oxygen delivery Calcium: builds strong bones and prevents injuries Vitamin D: helps absorb calcium effectively B-vitamins: convert food into usable energy

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Activity-Specific Nutrition Comparison

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Main Activity 2: Plan Your Own Nutritional Intake

Choose one physical activity you participate in Create a nutritional plan including pre, during, and post-activity foods Justify your choices based on nutrients and timing Consider personal factors: allergies, preferences, availability Use the structured worksheet provided

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Class Discussion: Factors Influencing Nutritional Choices

What factors influence your nutritional intake for physical activity? Consider: Individual goals, food availability, timing, cultural preferences, health considerations How could understanding nutrition improve your performance and recovery?

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Key Takeaways and Assessment

Nutritional timing is crucial for optimal performance Different activities require different nutritional approaches Personal factors must be considered in nutritional planning Today's assessment: Group presentations and individual nutritional plans Next steps: Apply this knowledge to your own training and performance goals