EHR332 Nutrition for Health & Performance (8)

The primary focus of this subject is to provide the scientific background, knowledge and assessment skills related to the nutritional needs of healthy active people. This subject will address current concepts and controversies relating to both health and sports nutrition by linking information in the fields of exercise science and nutrition. This subject will also explore the role of nutrition in optimising training responses and adaptations, sports performance, health and well-being, and disease prevention in both children and adults.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Bathurst Campus
Port Macquarie Campus
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EHR332. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Exercise Science, Sport and Health

Enrolment Restrictions

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Sport Management)

Bachelor of Education (Health & PE)

Diploma of Exercise Studies

or as approved by the Course Director

Assumed Knowledge

Students must have a comprehensive understanding of anatomy and physiology prior to undertaking this subject.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to describe the relationship between nutrition and the energy demands of the healthy individuals compared to athletes;
  • be able to critique current sports nutrition literature and be able to generate practical advice for healthy persons and athletes;
  • be able to demonstrate appropriate methods for assessing an individual's nutritional needs;
  • be able to describe an appropriate nutritional plan to enhance performance and optimise health;
  • be able to explain the importance of fluid and electrolytes and methods of hydration monitoring;
  • be able to explain the appropriate use of nutritional supplements and ergogenic aids;
  • be able to recognise the varied nutritional needs of individuals with known risk factors for, or presence of, varied lifestyle diseases that are pertinent to most developed countries.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Overview of nutrition: macronutrients, micronutrients, nutritional biochemistry of energy metabolism;
  • Carbohydrate nutrition in exercise performance, health and disease;
  • Fat nutrition in exercise performance, health and disease;
  • Protein nutrition in exercise performance, health and disease;
  • Understanding energy expenditure, dietary intake and obesity;
  • Diet/nutrition assessment strategies;
  • Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) and exercise metabolism;
  • Nutritional ergogenic aids and sports ethics;
  • The sports drink myth;
  • Nutrition, health, disease and the NHMRC dietary guidelines for all Australians;
  • Nutritional needs: children vs adults;
  • The future of food in a non-sustainable world.

Contact

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The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2019. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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