Sports Nutrition

Course aim

To develop knowledge of concepts of nutritional science applied to exercise and performance; develop knowledge in physiological and metabolic process involved in different physical activities; develop an understanding of the relationships between diet and exercise and performance and apply sports nutrition principles to exercise science.

Course content

Nutritional requirements for training, pre-competition, competition and recovery for all athletes and occupational athletes across the lifespan. Hydration. Supplements and ergogenic aids. Assessing energy expenditure and body composition. Requirements for athletes with special needs, requirements in special circumstances and training in different environmental conditions.

Textbook(s)

R. Belski; A. Forsyth and E. Mantzioris, Nutrition for Sport, Exercise and Performance, A&U Academic

Prerequisite(s)

Students must have completed HLTH 2001 Human Nutrition and either HLTH 2006 Exercise Physiology 1 or BIOL 2052 Lifespan Physiology.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Case studies, Research report, Written examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.