1.3 - Energy Use, Diet, Nutrition and Hydration
1.3 - Energy Use, Diet, Nutrition and Hydration
1.3 - Energy Use, Diet, Nutrition and Hydration
• Height
• Gender
• Bone structure
• Muscle girth (size)
• Exercise/intensity
level - The higher the
exercise intensity the
more energy needed.
• Age – Younger
individuals need
more energy than
older adults.
• Gender – Women
tend to need less
energy intake than
men.
Energy, diet and hydration
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the bodies basic energy needs. It is
the lowest form of energy requirement to maintain the body
systems.
Each sport has a
different energy
requirement
depending on:
• Length of game
• Intensity of
activity
• Level of
opposition
Energy, diet and hydration
Body weight can affect performance in the following ways:
• A larger body weight can cause quicker fatigue
• Reduced speed of movement
• Limited strength levels
• Flexibility may be affected
• There is a need for more weight in certain
activities/positions i.e. Rugby prop
Energy, diet and hydration
A balanced diet involves the following macronutrients and
micronutrients and should be consumed in proportion.
Macronutrients
Micronutrients