James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023

SP1002 - Nutrition for Health and Physical Activity

Subject Description

This course will cover optimal nutrition for exercise performance and health. Students will explore the dietary guidelines, hydration and electrolyte balance, carbohydrate loading, glycemic index, macro- and micronutrients, nutritional supplements, anthropometry, chronic diseases and dietary analysis.

Learning Outcomes

• describe and apply the current healthy eating guidelines to determine appropriate nutritional advice and recommendations for athletic performance and health across the lifespan
• describe the role of diet in the development and management of chronic and lifestyle diseases and the health-related consequences of these diseases
• explain and appraise how dietary intake and body composition can be estimated and evaluated in practice
• summarise and present nutrition topics for athletic performance, health or body composition

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (50%) - Individual
• Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Group
• Participation > Class participation - Individual
• Written > ePoster - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Problem task - (10%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Special Assessment Requirements

Passing requirements: achieve a cumulative score of at least 50% after the application of any penalties such as late penalties; participate in at least 80% of scheduled practical classes.

Availabilities