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NUT3215 Exercise Nutrition
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
NUT1202 Introductory Sports Nutrition or
NUT1121 Human Nutrition
 
Description:
This unit examines current nutrition theories and research in relation to exercise, fitness and sporting endeavours. The metabolic pathways of the energy yielding nutrients and their manipulation through dietary intake are explored together with emerging concepts of human bioenergetics. The physiological and pharmacological actions of nutrients and nutrient-like supplements are examined under the rubric of evidence-based outcomes in exercise and sport.

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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
SMAAAAAAESS Exercise and Sports Science Professional Accreditation 8 Unit Supporting Major
SMCHPEHuman Performance 8 Unit Supporting Major
SMNUTRNUTRITION 10 Unit Supporting Major
SMNUTNUTRITION 8 Unit Supporting Major
MINUTNutrition Minor
MANUTNutrition Major
MANUTNutrition Major
MAAAFLNutrition Major
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009