Nutrition,Health and Performance
EXSS2021
This unit provides students with an understanding of the principles of nutrition to optimise physical performance in sport, recreation and occupation. This unit defines the importance of macro and micro nutrients in the maintenance of health, and the specific roles of carbohydrate, protein and lipids in energy metabolism during exercise. In addition, the interaction between dietary intake and physical activity and its effects on energy-balance, cardiovascular health and other lifestyle diseases are considered.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Intermediate
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 2
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: EXSS2021
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes