Course handbook
Description
Sports Dietetics is the study of nutrition and exercise in promotion of health, and prevention and management of disease process for groups with specific nutrient needs. Applied exercise science is integrated with nutrition and dietetics.
Availability2021 Course Timetables
Online
- Semester 2 - 2021
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Critically examine the current sports nutrition and dietetics literature and be able to generate practical advice for athletes
2. Appropriately assess the nutritional needs of athletes taking into consideration their sport, physique, special dietary needs and environmental factors.
3. Be able to formulate an appropriate diet plan for an athlete to enhance performance and to meet their specific health needs.
4. Recommend appropriate dietary advice for athletes with therapeutic dietary requirements and special needs.
5. Critically examine the appropriate use of nutritional supplements and sports foods for athletes.
Content
- The nutritional assessment and physique of athletes
- Energy, protein and carbohydrate requirements for athletes
- Nutritional needs for training, competition and recovery.
- Nutritional requirements for athletes at different stages of the lifecycle and for athletes with special needs.
- Exercise related nutritional deficiencies and at-risk nutrients.
- Dietary supplements and sports foods.
- Dietary extremism an eating disorder in the sporting community.
- Nutrition for specific sports, travel and environmental conditions.
Requisite
This course is only available to students who are enrolled in the Bachelor of Nutrition & Dietetics (Honours) [12339] program and have successfully completed NUDI2200.
Assumed knowledge
NUDI3220
Assessment items
Essay: In-Term Test Online Exam
Essay: Written Assignment-Assignment 1
Contact hours
Online
Self-Directed Learning
Self-Directed 140 hour(s) per Term Full Term
By blackboard/email/phone, as required. Self directed learning is supported by iLectures and voluntary tutorials provided to support learning. No set hours