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Overview

Application of knowledge of sport and exercise nutrition to a real-world situation, providing practical skills for professions.

HUNT 445 will provide the opportunity for students to gain applied hands-on experience in sport and exercise nutrition. This paper will help scaffold the transition from tertiary education into employment.

About this paper

Paper title Applications in Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Subject Human Nutrition
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 2 (Distance learning)
Semester 2 (On campus)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $2,020.07
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Eligibility
Suitable for graduates and professionals wishing to work in the area of sport and exercise nutrition.
Contact
human-nutrition@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Associate Professor Katherine Black

Paper Structure

The paper covers:

  • The role of a sports nutritionist
  • The assessment and monitoring of an active individual, determining goals, evaluating an individual's needs and providing them with nutritional information
  • Ethics and professionalism
Teaching Arrangements

The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

This paper involves discussion based learning and students are expected to complete any required pre-learning material and contribute to class discussion.  This reflects working as an evidence-based nutrition practitioner. 

Textbooks

Burke, Louise. & Deakin, Vicki.  (2021).  Clinical sports nutrition.  6th Edition. North Ryde NSW :  McGraw-Hill Education (Australia) Pty Ltd

Graduate Attributes Emphasised
Critical thinking, Research, Communication, Ethics.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
Learning Outcomes

By the end of HUNT 445 students should be able to:

  • Evaluate the nutritional needs of active individuals
  • Engage in discussions with peers
  • Evaluate nutritional interventions from an evidence-based perspective and apply the evidence

Overview

Application of knowledge of sport and exercise nutrition to a real-world situation, providing practical skills for professions.

HUNT 445 will provide the opportunity for students to gain applied hands-on experience in sport and exercise nutrition. This paper will help scaffold the transition from tertiary education into employment.

About this paper

Paper title Applications in Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Subject Human Nutrition
EFTS 0.1667
Points 20 points
Teaching period(s) Semester 2 (Distance learning)
Semester 2 (On campus)
Delivery mode The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught and assessed remotely
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Eligibility
Suitable for graduates and professionals wishing to work in the area of sport and exercise nutrition.
Contact
human-nutrition@otago.ac.nz
Teaching staff

Professor Katherine Black

Paper Structure

The paper covers:

  • The role of a sports nutritionist
  • The assessment and monitoring of an active individual, determining goals, evaluating an individual's needs and providing them with nutritional information
  • Ethics and professionalism
Teaching Arrangements

The Distance Learning offering of this paper is taught remotely.

This paper involves discussion based learning and students are expected to complete any required pre-learning material and contribute to class discussion.  This reflects working as an evidence-based nutrition practitioner. 

Textbooks
  • Burke, Louise. & Deakin, Vicki.  (2021).  Clinical sports nutrition.  6th Edition. North Ryde NSW :  McGraw-Hill Education (Australia) Pty Ltd.
  • Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Critical thinking, Research, Communication, Ethics.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes

    By the end of HUNT 445 students should be able to:

    • Evaluate the nutritional needs of active individuals
    • Engage in discussions with peers
    • Evaluate nutritional interventions from an evidence-based perspective and apply the evidence
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