dtn3spn sports nutrition
SPORTS NUTRITION
DTN3SPN
2019
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 training and competition nutrition, optimising body composition and performance and applications in specific sports and populations.
SchoolSchool Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorBrooke Devlin
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in: HBHNHK; OR Must be admitted in one the following courses: HBHN, HZNDP, HBES, HBESB, HBSES AND must have passed the following subjects: HBS1HBA and HBS1HBB and (DTN2PNU or DTN1NHW or SPE1FSA). 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 | Nutrition for Sport, Exercise and Performance | Prescribed | Belski, Forsyth & Mantzioris. 2018 | Allen & Unwin |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Analyse and integrate evidence to develop appropriate plans for athletes and active individuals within the relevant scope of practice.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, online tutorials, tutorials/workshops
02. Evaluate and assess the nutritional demands of athletic performance across a variety of sports and life stages.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, online tutorials, tutorials/workshops
03. Assess and apply evidence-based literature regarding current issues in sports nutrition.
- Activities:
- Interactive lectures, online tutorials, tutorials/workshops
Subject options
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Hong Kong, 2019, Week 13-21, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrooke Devlin
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 13 - 21
One 30.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 13 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1750-word equivalent multimedia presentation | 45 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 4000 word equivalent group task (1250 word equiv per group member - students work in groups of 4) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 750 word equivalent independent assessment task | 25 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Winter semester, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrooke Devlin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 27 - 28
Nine 2.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 27 - 28
Nine 2.0 hours workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
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 1750-word equivalent multimedia presentation | 45 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 4000 word equivalent group task (1250 word equiv per group member - students work in groups of 4) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| 750 word equivalent independent assessment task | 25 | 01, 02, 03 |