dtn3spn sports nutrition
SPORTS NUTRITION
DTN3SPN
2017
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-ordinatorTimothy Stewart
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 no rule applies. All other students must be enrolled in one the following courses: HBHN, HZNDP, HBES, HBESB and must have passed HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB and one of DTN2PNU or DTN1NHW. All other students require subject coordinators approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Sports Nutrition | Recommended | Jeukendrup, A & Gleeson, M. 2010 | 2nd EDITION, Human Kinetics Publishers, USA |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse and integrate evidence in providing appropriate nutritional advice to athletes and active individuals within their scope of practice.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, online tutorials, tutorials/workshops
02. Evaluate and assess the nutritional demands of athletic performance in a variety of sports and life stages.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, online tutorials, tutorials/workshops
03. Critically analyse a range of current issues in sports nutrition.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, online tutorials, tutorials/workshops
04. Evaluate and integrate the role of nutritional factors and environmental factors affecting physical performance
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, online tutorials, tutorials/workshops
Subject options
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Hong Kong, 2017, Week 04-30, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTimothy Stewart
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 04 - 30
One 30.0 hours seminar per study period from week 04 to week 30 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 |
Melbourne, 2017, Winter semester, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTimothy Stewart
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 27 - 28
Six 3.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Appropriate breaks will be provided to students during the 3 hours"
TutorialWeek: 27 - 28
Six 3.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Appropriate breaks and interactive activities will be provided to students during the 3 hours"
TutorialWeek: 27 - 28
Three 3.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
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 |