NUTRITION FOR SPORTS PERFORMANCE
DTN308
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will learn the essentials of human nutrition that improve and sustain optimal performance for sport and exercise for athletes and active individuals. This subject will cover topics including assessment of energy needs, dietary intake and body composition in athletes; training and competition nutrition, sports foods and supplements; nutrition for specific sports and life stages and current issues in sports nutrition
SchoolAllied Health, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSarah Jenner
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesStudents will undertake online modules and participate in interactive discussion forums and live synchronous sessions. Students will also be required to submit case studies and assignments.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following: HBFN, HBFNX or HOUA and must have passed HBS101 and HBS102 and [DTN201 or DTN101]
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsDTN3SPN
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsThis subject is offered via Open Universities Australia, late enrolments are generally not permitted past the published close of application date for the study period. Foe students not enrolled in the prerequisite courses, you may be able to undertake these subjects with approval of your home course coordinator, please contact ASK La Trobe for assistance.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Nutrition for sport, exercise and performance: A practical guide for students, sports enthusiasts and professionals
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorEds, Belski, Forsyth and Mantzioris
Year2019
Edition/Volume1st EDITION
PublisherRoutledge
ISBN9781760297497
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionThis is available as a hard-copy along with being available as an e-book
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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On-Line, 2021, OUA study period 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSarah Jenner
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Five 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Synchronous Sessions
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Asynchronous - facilitator led discussions
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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One 1,750-word assignment Complex assessment will be submitted in two parts across semester to provide formative feedback | Assignment | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
2 x 45-minute online quizzes (2000 word total equivalent) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
On-Line, 2021, OUA study period 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSarah Jenner
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 36 - 48
Five 1.00 hour lecture per study period on weekdays at night from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Synchronous Sessions
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 48
Twelve 2.00 hours scheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 48 and delivered via online.
Asynchronous - facilitator led discussions
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,750-word assignment Complex assessment will be submitted in two parts across semester to provide formative feedback | Assignment | Individual | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
2 x 45-minute online quizzes (2000 word total equivalent) | Quizzes | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |