Courses & Units
Exercise Nutrition CXA323
Launceston
Introduction
In this unit you will learn how to provide evidenced-based nutritional advice in relation to
exercise, fitness and sporting endeavours. You will learn how and why nutrients and
nutritional ergogenics are utilised, including what type, how much, and when they should be
consumed before, during and after activity to optimise exercise performance, training, and
recovery. You will learn to produce and communicate nutritional strategies for weight
management and for people engaged in endurance activities, strength/power activities and
team sports, and you will learn to adapt strategies for ‘special populations’ (e.g., diabetics,
pregnant women, children and teen athletes, older adults, and people with special dietary
needs).
Summary
| Unit name | Exercise Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CXA323 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Health Sciences |
| Discipline | Health Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Greig Watson |
| Available as an elective? | |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Explain why and how nutrients and nutritional ergogenics are utilised, including, what type, how much, and when they should be consumed before, during and after activity to optimise exercise performance, training, and recovery.
- Justify the need for and perform metabolic, physiologic, and anthropometric assessments that inform nutritional strategies.
- Create and communicate nutritional strategies specific to weight management, endurance athletes, strength/power athletes, and team sport athletes.
- Analyse and adapt nutritional strategies in relation to exercise, fitness and sporting endeavours for ‘special populations’ (e.g., diabetics, pregnant women, children and teen athletes, older adults, and people with special dietary needs).
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 069901 | $993.00 | $993.00 | not applicable | $2,402.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
(CXA108 or CXA208) and CXA125 and (CXA210 or CXA237)Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Tutorial – 2 hour (weekly), Independent Learning – 8 hours (weekly) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Mid-semester exam (25%)|Final written exam (40%)|Hydration, Nutritional ergogenic aids and dietary plan (35%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Hedrick Fink, H and Mikesky, AE. Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition (5th Ed). 2018. Cengage |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Burke, L and Deakin V. Clinical Sports Nutrition (5th Ed). 2015. McGraw-Hill Education Dunford, M and Doyle, J.A. Nutrition for Sport and Exercise. 2015. Cengage Kang, J. Nutrition and Metabolism in Sports, Exercise and Health (2nd Ed). 2018. Taylor and Francis | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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