HSN307 - Sports Nutrition: Theory and Practice
Unit details
| Year | 2025 unit information |
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| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Online |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Dominique Condo |
| Prerequisite: | HSN201 or HSN211 |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Educator-facilitated (scheduled) learning activities - online unit enrolment: | 1 x 2 hour online recorded lectures per week |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site. |
Content
This unit will provide an introduction to the major areas of sport and exercise nutrition for elite athletes and recreational exercisers. It will cover sport and exercise nutrition for pre-, during and post activity considering various sporting activities and body composition considerations. Food and fluid choices for maximising sport and exercise performance will be considered with protein and carbohydrate requirements. A range of supplements will be analysed regarding claims made for performance enhancement and the relationship between exercise and the immune system.
Learning Outcomes
| ULO | These are the Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs) |
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| ULO1 | Discuss the macro and micronutrient requirements of athletes depending on specific training, competition and adaptation needs. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Discuss the specific nutritional strategies undertaken before, during and after sports performance to optimise performance and recovery. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Develop recommendations, including practical advice regarding food choice for a group of athletes to enhance sports performance and recovery. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Critique the current scientific evidence to prepare written reports that meets high professional standard. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Evaluate the range of supplements and sports foods available and their efficacy with regard to sports performance. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
Assessment
Trimester 1:| Assessment description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
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| Assessment 1: Online multiple choice quizzes | 3 quizzes | 3 x 5% |
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| Assessment 2: Written assignment and online oral presentation | 2000 words | 40% + 10% |
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| Assessment 3: End-of-Unit Assessment | 2 hours | 35% |
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The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning resource
The texts and reading list for HSN307 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
Unit Fee Information
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