HSN307 - Sports Nutrition: Theory and Practice

Unit details

Year:

2024 unit information

Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Unit Chair:Trimester 1: Dominique Condo
Prerequisite:

HSN201 or HSN211

Corequisite:Nil
Typical 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.

Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment:

1 x 2 hour online recorded lectures per week
5 x 1 hour online seminars per trimester

Content

This unit will provide an introduction to the major areas of sport and exercise nutrition for elite athletes and recreational exercisers. It will cover sport and exercise nutrition for pre-, during and post activity considering various sporting activities and body composition considerations. Food and fluid choices for maximising sport and exercise performance will be considered with protein and carbohydrate requirements. A range of supplements will be analysed regarding claims made for performance enhancement and the relationship between exercise and the immune system.

ULO These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes
ULO1

Discuss the macro and micronutrient requirements of athletes depending on specific training, competition and adaptation needs.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking

ULO2

Discuss the specific nutritional strategies undertaken before, during and after sports performance to optimise performance and recovery.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO3

Develop recommendations, including practical advice regarding food choice for a group of athletes to enhance sports performance and recovery.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO4

Critique the current scientific evidence to prepare written reports that meets high professional standard.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO2: Communication
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

ULO5

Evaluate the range of supplements and sports foods available and their efficacy with regard to sports performance.

GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
GLO4: Critical thinking
GLO5: Problem solving

Assessment

Trimester 1:
Assessment description Student output Grading and weighting
(% total mark for unit)
Indicative due week

Assessment 1: Online multiple choice quizzes

3 quizzes

3 x 5%
Total: 15%

  • Weeks 4, 8 and 11

Assessment 2: Written assignment and online oral presentation

2000 words

40% + 10%
Total: 50%

  • Weeks 6 and 11

Assessment 3: End-of-Unit Assessment

2 hours 35%
  • End-of-unit assessment period

The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.

Learning Resource

The texts and reading list for the unit can be found on the University Library via the link below: HSN307 Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.

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