NUTR71-115: Sports Nutrition

Description

This subject focuses on the development of entry-level competence for performing the nutrition care process as applied to sport and performance settings. Students will apply skills in evidence-based practice, nutrition assessment, diagnosis and client centred care to develop, plan, implement and evaluate interventions applicable to individuals undertaking recreational and professional sports.  Topics covered will include nutrient metabolism during exercise and the role of food, fluid and supplements in enhancing exercise performance, training and recovery. Current sports nutrition recommendations and considerations to maintain health and well-being while optimising performance in physically active individuals and athletes will be covered.  Current technologies utilised for body composition assessment will be explored and important consideration in the management of assessments considered. This subject will enhance knowledge and skills to support evidence based dietetics practice in sports nutrition.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: NUTR71-115
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine
Semesters offered:
  • May 2023 [Non-Standard Offering]
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • Health, Biomedical, and Sport Sciences
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2022: $4,200.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $4,310.00
  • Commencing in 2022: $4,450.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $4,570.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Critically apply relevant evidence, dietary and physical activity guidelines, and principles of client centred care to prepare and justify nutrition care plans for active individuals and athletes.
  2. Apply nutrition assessment methods, including hydration, body composition and a nutrition focused physical examination, to active individuals or athletes.
  3. Critically discuss the physiology of exercise and substrate utilisation changes in response to exercise and different sport settings.
  4. Identify specific nutritional issues associated with active individuals and athletes across the dynamic spectrum of health during the lifespan.
  5. Make recommendations for the safe, legal and effective use of supplements by athletes.
  6. Communicate effectively to negotiate services and compensation in a sports nutrition context.
  7. Describe ethical considerations and scope of practice for dietitians specific to sports nutrition.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Pre-requisites:

Co-requisites:

There are no co-requisites
Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

Assumed Prior Learning (or equivalent):

Restrictions: This subject is not available to
  • Study Abroad Students

Must be admitted into CC-63041 - Master of Nutrition and Dietetic Practice

This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject outlines

Subject dates

  • Non-Standard Offering
    Enrolment opens: 19/03/2023
    Semester start: 07/08/2023
    Subject start: 07/08/2023
    Cancellation 1: 09/08/2023
    Cancellation 2: 10/08/2023
    Last enrolment: 07/08/2023
    Withdraw - Financial: 11/08/2023
    Withdraw - Academic: 13/08/2023
    Teaching census: 10/08/2023
Non-Standard Offering
Enrolment opens: 19/03/2023
Semester start: 07/08/2023
Subject start: 07/08/2023
Cancellation 1: 09/08/2023
Cancellation 2: 10/08/2023
Last enrolment: 07/08/2023
Withdraw - Financial: 11/08/2023
Withdraw - Academic: 13/08/2023
Teaching census: 10/08/2023