Units
Exercise and Sport Nutrition
Unit code: HMB277
Contact hours: 3 per week
Credit points: 12
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This unit considers the relationship between nutrition and exercise and physical activity. Areas covered include dietary and energy requirements in exercise and sport and substrate utilisation at the cellular level during exercise. The influence that nutrition has on performance via changes in body composition, fuel utilisation, blood biochemistry and ergogenic aids will also be covered. Nutritional supplements and water and electrolyte balance in exercise and sport are also part of this unit.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 Semester 1 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
The successful application of Exercise and Sports Nutrition knowledge in a professional and ethical manner requires a thorough understanding of the principles of, and the interaction between, nutrition and physical activity. This unit introduces students to the basic sports nutrition principles and to their application within the sport and exercise environment.
Aims
The aim of this unit is to provide factual, up-to-date and practical information about exercise and sports nutrition. It aims to build on a basic knowledge in nutrition and physical activity, whilst highlighting controversial issues within the exercise and sports nutrition area.
Objectives
On successful completion of the unit, you should be able to:
- Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of basic exercise and sport nutritions principles
- Comprehend the basic physiological & biochemical responses to physical activity and nutrition and the interaction between the two
- Apply this knowledge in a typical sport/exercise environment
- Critically analyse the plethora of information, regarding diet and supplements and deduce the relative merits of each.
Content
1. Overview of exercise and sports nutrition
2. Energy requirements of recreational and elite athletes
3. Carbohydrate, protein and fat requirements for sport and exercise
4. Micronutrient requirements for health and athletic performance
5. Preparation for competition
6. Fluid and carbohydrate intake during exercise
7. Nutrition for recovery after training and competition
8. Supplements and sports foods
9. Weight loss and making weight in sport
10. Disordered eating and bone health
11. Controversial issues in sports nutrition
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
This unit will be taught by a combination of lectures and tutorials. Teaching will include lectures, inquiry-oriented tutorials, and discussions of
student seminar presentations. You will be expected to attend and participate actively in classes.
Absence from tutorials for medical or other emergency reasons should be presented in writing (e.g., medical certificate) and a copy given to the lecturer or tutor concerned.
Assessment
Formative assessment
Formative assessment in this unit will involve feedback and discussion during lectures and tutorial sessions.
Assessment name:
Presentation
Description:
Presentation during tutorials incorporating lecture & tutorial topics.
Relates to objectives:
1, 2 and 3
Weight:
20%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Group
Due date:
During Semester
Assessment name:
Mid-Semester Exam
Description:
Examination (Multiple Choice )
Relates to objectives:
1, 2, 3 and 4
Weight:
20%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Mid Semester
Assessment name:
Final Examination
Description:
Final Examination (Multiple Choice and/or Short Answer)
Relates to objectives:
1, 2, 3 and 4
Weight:
60%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
End of Semester
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Texts
Burke, L. & Deakin, V., (4th Ed.)(2010). Clinical Sports Nutrition, Sydney: McGraw Hill.
Williams, M.H.(7th Ed)(2005). Nutrition for health, fitness and sport. McGraw-Hill.
Risk assessment statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 10-Jan-2013
