HSN709 - Sports Nutrition
| Year: | 2024 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 | Campus contact: | Trimester 1: Dominique Condo (Online) |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | HSN307 |
| Study commitment | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online | 1 x 1 hour online recorded lecture per week and online independent and collaborative learning activities including 5 x 1 hour online seminars per trimester |
Content
This unit examines the nutritional needs of athletes and people undertaking substantial exercise programs. Topic areas covered include the roles of nutrition in optimising training and sports performance; body composition in relation to sport; provision of fluid, carbohydrate and fat for training, competition and post-exercise recovery; protein requirements for athletes in different sports; role of vitamins and minerals in exercise performance; and supplements and sport.
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