Sports Nutrition PG (8722.3)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Nutrition And Dietetics | Post Graduate Level | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
This unit is co-taught with unit 8721 Sports Nutrition UG.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Interpret how the physiological response to exercise affects nutritional requirements;
2. Interpret data to assess body composition and health risk of elite athletes;
3. Critically analyse dietary strategies to influence the health and performance of elite and recreational athletes;
4. Research and apply established theories to develop nutritional strategies that aid performance and health; and
5. Communicate sports nutrition concepts accurately and effectively.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
Prerequisites
Permission required from the unit convener.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
6471 Sports Nutrition PGAssumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 06 February 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Michelle Minehan |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Michelle Minehan |
Required texts
There are no essential text books for Sports Nutrition. Students will be directed to required reading via Canvas.
The following text is available if you need to supplement your learning. Copies will be available in the UC library.
- Burke L, Deakin V, Minehan M, Clinical Sports Nutrition, 6th edition, McGraw-Hill Education, North Ryde, NSW, 2021.
Submission of assessment items
Extensions & Late submissions
Moderation of Assessment
This unit will be moderated as per Faculty of Health Moderation Guidelines. A copy is available via Canvas.
Repeat Students
Repeat students are required to comply with the unit requirements to pass the unit. Marks from a previous attempt at Sports Nutrition cannot be carried over to a subsequent attempt.
Special assessment requirements
To pass the unit, students must attain at least 50 marks overall.
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Required IT skills
Students are required to submit typed assignments and complete online quizzes. Use of dietary analysis software is required. Further instructions will be provided on Canvas and in tutorials.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
