Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports
Qualification
Coaching and Development.
Unit number and title
UNIT 4: NUTRITION FOR PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE
Learning D: Produce a diet and hydration plan to support a
Learning aim(s)
selected sport or physical activity.
Assignment title Diet and Hydration Plan
Assessor
Issue date
Hand in deadline
You have been employed by a Semi Professional Performer of a
selected sport. They are looking to step up to the next level and feel
they need a Diet and Hydration plan to support their performance.
Vocational Scenario or
You will need to support your athlete by Performing a nutritional
Context assessment on them. you will then have to plan an effective 2 week
diet and hydration plan, then feedback to your athlete by justifying
your choices within your planning.
Learners will produce a competent two-week diet and
hydration plan for a selected sports performer for a specific
sports activity, based on a nutritional assessment. The plan
will show healthy and balanced nutrition and hydration
information covering general details, but may lack some
clarity and specific relevance to the selected performer and
their aims within the activity.
Task 1
Learners will review the status of the performer (amateur,
semi-professional, professional or elite), and will make
connections between their aims and the activity to identify
relevant needs based on a nutritional assessment. They will
develop a clear and cohesive plan, covering dietary and
hydration needs for a selected performer for a selected
activity.
learners will justify the effectiveness of the two-week diet
and hydration plan they have prepared based on a
nutritional assessment. They will give valid reasons,
Task 2
references or evidence to support the elements of the plan,
clearly indicating the benefits it will have for the performer,
and making suggestions for ongoing review.
Checklist of evidence A justified two-week diet and hydration plan for a selected
required performer undertaking a specific sport.
Criteria covered by this task:
Unit/Criteria
To achieve the criteria you must show that you are able to:
reference
D.P6 Perform a nutritional assessment for a selected sports performer.
D.P7 Plan an appropriate two week diet and hydration plan for a selected