dtn3spn sports nutrition
SPORTS NUTRITION
DTN3SPN
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will learn the essentials of human nutrition that improve and sustain optimal performance for sport and exercise for both elite and recreational athletes. It will cover topics including pre, during and post training/event nutrition and fluid intake. Nutrition for muscle gain and fat loss for optimising body composition and performance. Nutritional challenges seen in specific sports and age groups will also be discussed as well as sports supplements.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAdrienne Forsyth
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites If the student is enrolled in HBHNHK then no rule applies. All other students must have passed DTN2PNU or require subject coordinator approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HBHN, HBHNHK, HZHSDP, HMDP or obtain approval from subject coordinator.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Clinical Sports Nutrition | Prescribed | Burke, L. & Deakin, V. 2007 | 4TH EDITION, MCGRAW-HILL BOOK COMPANY, AUSTRALIA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Understand and be able to describe the role of the sports nutritionist in providing evidence based nutritional advice to athletes and active individuals.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures
02. Evaluate and assess the nutritional demands of athletic performance in a variety of sports and life stages.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures
03. Identify, compare and contrast a range of current issues in sports nutrition.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures
04. Explain and interpret the role of nutritional factors and environmental factors affecting physical performance.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures
Subject options
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Hong Kong, 2016, Summer, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdrienne Forsyth
Class requirements
Seminar
One 30.0 hours seminar per study period and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500-word assignment | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 2-hour written examination | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One 30-minute multi-choice quiz test | 15 | 01, 02, 04 |