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Exercise Nutrition unit (CXA323)

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Location: 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 the skills to create and communicate nutritional strategies for people engaged in endurance activities, strength/power activities, team sports and diverse populations.  

Summary

Unit name Exercise Nutrition
Unit code CXA323
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Health Sciences
Discipline Health Sciences
Coordinator Miss Jay Webb
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026

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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 endurance athletes, strength/power athletes, and team sport athletes.
  • Analyse and adapt nutritional strategies in relation to exercise, fitness and sporting endeavours diverse populations.

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 $1,192.00 $1,192.00 not applicable $2,919.00
  • 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

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
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Requisites

Prerequisites

(CXA108 or CXA208) and CXA125 and (CXA210 or CXA237)

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Tutorial (2hrs x weekly), Independent Learning (2hrs x weekly), Individual Study (6hrs x weekly)

AssessmentHydration Plan (25%)|Sports Nutrition Plan (35%)|Final written exam (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

You will need the following text:

Adrienne Forsyth, E. M. (2024). Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Performance Science and Application (2nd edition, p. 362). Routledge Taylor & Francis Group. ISBN 9781032342719
It is important that you have ongoing access to this text, all lecture and unit content will be based on this text and supplemented with additional material as deemed necessary by the lecturer. The text will be available for a limited loan period and as an eBook from the University of Tasmania Library collection.
Recommended

Hedrick Fink, H and Mikesky, AE. Practical Applications in Sports Nutrition (7th Ed). 2023. Jones & Bartlett Learning LLC.

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