HSN709 - Sports Nutrition
| Year: | 2023 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 | Campus contact: | Trimester 1: D Condo (B/X) |
| 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. |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online) | 1 x 1 hour online recorded class 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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