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    Overview

    Introduction to sports nutrition, describing the role of macronutrients, foods and supplements on body composition, travel and health. Explores the role of research in guiding the intakes of athletes and active individuals.

    HUNT245 introduces the fundamentals of sport and exercise nutrition. You will develop an understanding of the nutritional requirements and issues involved in a variety of sport and exercise settings.

    About this paper

    Paper title Sport and Exercise Nutrition
    Subject Human Nutrition
    EFTS 0.15
    Points 18 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,173.30
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    72 points
    Restriction
    HUNT 232
    Schedule C
    Science
    Contact

    human-nutrition@otago.ac.nz

    Teaching staff

    Associate Professor Katherine Black

    Paper Structure

    This paper covers nutritional needs for training and competition, the role of nutrition in body composition and sports foods.

    Teaching Arrangements

    Two hours interactive learning sessions per week for 13 weeks.

    Laboratory classes for 4 weeks.

    Textbooks

    Textbooks are not required for this paper.

    Key research papers will be used to complement lecture material. These will be available through Blackboard.

    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Communication, Information literacy, Research, Teamwork.
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    Learning Outcomes

    By the end of HUNT 245, students should be able to:

    • Discuss the barriers to sound nutrition for exercise performance
    • Outline the nutritional requirements of physically active individuals and athletes, in a variety of sports
    • Discuss the role of nutrition and exercise in the management of body weight and body composition
    • Discuss the role and use of sports foods and dietary supplements in sport
    • Have insight into and appreciate the scope of practice of a sports nutritionist working within the sports nutrition area

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Wednesday 12:00-13:50 9-13, 15-22

    Practical

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend one stream from
    A1 Thursday 09:00-11:50 9-10, 12
    A2 Thursday 12:00-14:50 9-10, 12
    A3 Thursday 15:00-17:50 9-10, 12
    AND one stream from
    B1 Thursday 09:00-11:50 13
    B2 Thursday 12:00-14:50 13
    B3 Thursday 15:00-17:50 13
    B4 Wednesday 09:00-11:50 13
    B5 Wednesday 14:00-16:50 13
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