Sports Nutrition

Assignment Brief: This assignment invites you to communicate complex sports

nutrition concepts in an engaging, visually appealing format. The objective is to create

an educational infographic suitable for athletes, coaches, or the general public.

1. Topic Selection: Choose a sports nutrition topic, such as:

o Hydration strategies.

o Pre- and post-workout nutrition.

o Recovery meals.

o Supplement safety.

2. Content Development: Research and synthesize information from reputable

sources, ensuring:

o Content is accurate, evidence-based, and concise.

o Practical takeaways are highlighted for the intended audience.

3. Design: Create the infographic using tools like Canva, Piktochart, or PowerPoint.

Ensure:

o Visual elements (charts, icons, colors) enhance understanding.

o Text is clear and easy to read.

o Sources are cited at the bottom of the infographic.

4. Submission: Submit the infographic as a PDF or image file (JPEG/PNG) along

with a 200-word explanation of your design choices and intended audience.

Spring 2026 FES320 Sports Nutrition

Grading Criteria

1. Content Accuracy:

o Excellent: All information is accurate, evidence-based, and clearly cited.

o Proficient: Information is mostly accurate and evidence-based, with minor

gaps or errors.

o Needs Improvement: Some inaccuracies or lack of evidence; insufficient

citations.

o Unsatisfactory: Information is inaccurate, unsupported, or missing citations.

2. Clarity and Organization:

o Excellent: Exceptionally clear and well-organized; easy to follow and

visually engaging.

o Proficient: Clear and well-organized with minor areas for improvement.

o Needs Improvement: Somewhat clear but disorganized or visually

cluttered.

o Unsatisfactory: Lacks clarity and organization; difficult to follow or visually

unappealing.

3. Design and Creativity:

o Excellent: Innovative and visually appealing design; elements enhance

understanding.

o Proficient: Effective design with minor lapses in creativity or clarity.

o Needs Improvement: Basic design with limited creativity; visual elements

may detract from content.

o Unsatisfactory: Poor design; lacks creativity or coherence; visuals confuse

rather than aid understanding.

4. Audience Engagement:

o Excellent: Tailored perfectly to the intended audience; practical and

actionable takeaways.

o Proficient: Engages audience effectively; minor gaps in tailoring or

actionable advice.

Spring 2026 FES320 Sports Nutrition

o Needs Improvement: Limited engagement or applicability; takeaways are

unclear.

o Unsatisfactory: Fails to engage or connect with the audience; no clear

takeaway