HSN709 - Sports Nutrition
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| Enrolment modes: | (X) |
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| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | S Brockington (B) |
| Incompatible with: | HSN307 |
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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.Assessment
Two online multiple choice quizzes (2 x 5% each) 10%, assignment (2000 words) 40%, final examination (2 hours) 50%
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $1045 | $1045 | $2881 | $3001 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.