Outline

Overview

In this unit, students explore nutrition principles as they relate to health and physical performance in sport and recreation. Students consider key aspects of public health nutrition including dietary management of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The unit defines the importance of macro and micronutrients in the maintenance of health, and the specific roles of carbohydrate, protein and lipids in energy metabolism during exercise. The interaction between dietary intake and physical activity and its effects on energy, balance, cardiovascular health and other lifestyle diseases are considered. Students will be provided with the knowledge and skills to provide general advice on nutrition to apparently healthy clients and understand the risks of fad diets. The efficacy of different competition strategies and common nutritional supplements will also be examined.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	EXSS3071
Academic unit	Movement Sciences
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	EXSS2021
Prerequisites ?	EXSS2032
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Janelle Gifford, janelle.gifford@sydney.edu.au
Demonstrator(s)	Michelle Bruce, mbru6670@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Kenneth Daniel, kenneth.daniel@sydney.edu.au
	Janelle Gifford, janelle.gifford@sydney.edu.au
	Thea Werkhoven, thea.werkhoven@sydney.edu.au
	Alyse Davies, alyse.davies@sydney.edu.au
	Vicki Flood, vicki.flood@sydney.edu.au
	Isabel Young, isabel.young@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Ashlee Turner, ashlee.turner@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Major Case Study (Written Report) Case written report focussing on material from Weeks 5-12.	45%	Formal exam period Due date: 06 Jun 2022 at 23:59	2750 words
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Online Quizzes Four Canvas quizzes worth 5% each in weeks 4,7, 11 and 13.	20%	Multiple weeks	3-5 Questions
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Minor Case Study (Presentation) Case presentation focussing on material from Weeks 1-4.	15%	Week 05	10 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Practical Exam Exam of skills/theory learned in practical lessons.	20%	Week 10	15-25 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Online Quizzes: Online Canvas quizzes to be completed on lecture material throughout the semester.
Minor case study presentation: Students will work in groups of three to present a case study focussing on material from Weeks 1-4 to tutors and fellow students.
Practical examination: Practical examination of skills taught in practical sessions. Students will be assessed on competency with practical skills taught.
Major case study written report: Students will work individually write a case report focussing on material from Weeks 5-12.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2 021 (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard. The most common grades are in the table below.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100
Distinction	75 - 84
Credit	65 - 74
Pass	50 - 64
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date: *Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date. *After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 01	Welcome, Introduction to nutrition/digestion and absorption	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 01	Dietary Analysis	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 02	Metabolic and chronic health conditions: Overview	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 03	Metabolic and chronic health conditions: Nutrition	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 04	Metabolic and chronic health conditions: Physical activity and sedentary behaviours	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 05	Critical appraisal of scientific literature	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 05	Presentation assessment: Minor case study	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 06	Body composition	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 06	Body composition	Practical (2 hr)
Week 07	Hydration and thermoregulation	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 07	Hydration Practical	Practical (2 hr)
Week 08	Protein requirements of athletes	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 09	Carbohydrate requirements of athletes and fat loading	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 09	Metabolic Rate	Practical (2 hr)
Week 10	Optional practice for the practical exam	Practical (2 hr)
Week 10	Dietary strategies for competition	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 11	Relative energy deficiency in sport, calcium and iron requirements	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 12	Supplements and ergogenic aids	Lecture (2 hr)
Week 12	Major case study report Q&A	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 13	Final Questions on reports	Lecture (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Lectures: Lectures are will be live in zoom or on campus unless otherwise directed.

Tutorials: These are interactive activites live by zoom or on campus.

Attendance: Students are encouraged to attend tutorials to optimise engagement with the material and participate in class discussion. Practical classes: there are 4 practical classes of 2 hours each. Attendance at practical classes (weeks 6, 7 and 9) is not compulsory but encouraged so students can gain mastery over practical skills prior to the practical examination (week 10). Attendance will be recorded at tutorials and practicals and the practical exam is compulsory.

Online quizzes/presentation pdf: late penalties will be applied for students submitting online quizzes or the presentation pdf outside the timeframe specified on Canvas. The late penalty for submission of the pdf of the presentation will be applied to the presentation mark. Special consideration will be required to avoid the late penalties.

Assessments: assessments are required to be completed in the timeslot/by due date advertised on Canvas. Please note the dates/times required on Canvas. Special consideration will be required for non-completion/non-attendance of assessments.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

The texts for this unit are:

Belski, R., Forsyth, A., Mantzioris, E. Nutrition for Sport, Exercise and Performance. Allen and Unwin 2019. Crows Nest Australia ISBN 978 1 76029 749 7. (Prescribed text). Available as e-book via (Recommended Reading). Available as e-book via the library.
Burke, L & Deakin V. (2021). Clinical Sports Nutrition (6th Edition). McGraw-Hill Sydney.
Mann, J & Trusswell, A.S. (2017). Essentials of Human Nutrition (5th Ed). Oxford University Press ISBN 9780199290970. (Recommended Readings.

Additional readings for this unit can be accessed on the Reading list link available in the Canvas site for this unit or on the specific topic page in Canvas.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Explain the metabolic and chronic health consequences of obesity (e.g. type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease) and the role of diet in the aetiology of chronic conditions and obesity.
LO2. Explain how nutrition can influence exercise performance, recovery, and physiological adaptation from training.
LO3. Demonstrate understanding of the risks of dieting or energy restriction or omission of food groups, use of supplements and their safety and legality with respect to sporting competition.
LO4. Demonstrate skills in anthropometric and body composition assessment, measurement and estimation of resting metabolism, blood glucose and lipid measurement, hydration and dietary assessment and basic dietary analysis and interpretation.
LO5. Demonstrate skills in providing general nutrition advice to healthy clients using current Australian guidelines and sports nutrition guidelines.
LO6. Develop skills in critical thinking and critical appraisal of the scientific literature methods and analysis, and cite the research of others in written and oral communication.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - 11.2.1. Describe the basic functions of macronutrients and micronutrients, their common sources, and their role in energy balance and health. 11.2.3. Recognise signs of inappropriate dietary behaviours and energy availability in relation to physical activity and exercise requirements and refer onwards as appropriate. 11.2.4. Describe the role of diet in the aetiology of chronic conditions and obesity and explain the metabolic and chronic health consequences of obesity. 12.2.1. Explain the role of sedentary behaviour and physical activity in the aetiology, prevention and management of chronic conditions, mental health and disability.
	Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - 11.2.1. Describe the basic functions of macronutrients and micronutrients, their common sources, and their role in energy balance and health. 3.2.2. Describe the individual and integrated physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise under normal conditions, in different environments, and by external influences (e.g. ergogenic aids or technologies).
	Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - 11.2.1. Describe the basic functions of macronutrients and micronutrients, their common sources, and their role in energy balance and health. 11.2.3. Recognise signs of inappropriate dietary behaviours and energy availability in relation to physical activity and exercise requirements and refer onwards as appropriate. 11.2.5. Describe the evidence for the efficacy of common nutritional supplements and ergogenic aids and demonstrate awareness of prescribed or illegal supplements.
	Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - 11.2.2. Identify the strengths and limitations of commonly used methods for measuring and analysing dietary intake and body composition. 11.2.6. Describe a basic dietary analysis and discuss its implications for general health and wellbeing. 11.2.7. Identify and use current Australian guidelines to provide appropriate general advice on nutrition, including strategies to improve exercise performance and recovery and body composition. 3.2.2. Describe the individual and integrated physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise under normal conditions, in different environments, and by external influences (e.g. ergogenic aids or technologies). 7.2.2. Identify and use the common processes and equipment required to conduct accurate and safe health, physical activity and exercise assessments. 7.2.4. Explain the scientific rationale, reliability, validity, assumptions and limitations of common assessments. 7.2.5. Describe the principles and rationale for the calibration of equipment in commonly used in assessments and recognise and recalibrate equipment when required.
	Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - 11.2.2. Identify the strengths and limitations of commonly used methods for measuring and analysing dietary intake and body composition. 11.2.6. Describe a basic dietary analysis and discuss its implications for general health and wellbeing. 11.2.7. Identify and use current Australian guidelines to provide appropriate general advice on nutrition, including strategies to improve exercise performance and recovery and body composition.
	Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) - 14.2.3. Appraise research methods and reports, including statistical results to understand methodological and ethical aspects of research, and integrate this knowledge into all areas of exercise science practice. 14.2.4. Cite the research of others in written and oral communication 7.2.4. Explain the scientific rationale, reliability, validity, assumptions and limitations of common assessments.

Accredited Exercise Scientist Professional Standards (2022) -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
11.2.1		Describe the basic functions of macronutrients and micronutrients, their common sources, and their role in energy balance and health.
11.2.2		Identify the strengths and limitations of commonly used methods for measuring and analysing dietary intake and body composition.
11.2.3		Recognise signs of inappropriate dietary behaviours and energy availability in relation to physical activity and exercise requirements and refer onwards as appropriate.
11.2.4		Describe the role of diet in the aetiology of chronic conditions and obesity and explain the metabolic and chronic health consequences of obesity.
11.2.5		Describe the evidence for the efficacy of common nutritional supplements and ergogenic aids and demonstrate awareness of prescribed or illegal supplements.
11.2.6		Describe a basic dietary analysis and discuss its implications for general health and wellbeing.
11.2.7		Identify and use current Australian guidelines to provide appropriate general advice on nutrition, including strategies to improve exercise performance and recovery and body composition.
12.2.1		Explain the role of sedentary behaviour and physical activity in the aetiology, prevention and management of chronic conditions, mental health and disability.
12.2.4		Apply and evaluate population-level recommendations and Australian guidelines for optimising physical activity and reducing sedentary behaviour across the lifespan.
14.2.3		Appraise research methods and reports, including statistical results to understand methodological and ethical aspects of research, and integrate this knowledge into all areas of exercise science practice.
14.2.4		Cite the research of others in written and oral communication
3.2.2		Describe the individual and integrated physiological responses and adaptations to acute and chronic exercise under normal conditions, in different environments, and by external influences (e.g. ergogenic aids or technologies).
7.2.2		Identify and use the common processes and equipment required to conduct accurate and safe health, physical activity and exercise assessments.
7.2.4		Explain the scientific rationale, reliability, validity, assumptions and limitations of common assessments.
7.2.5		Describe the principles and rationale for the calibration of equipment in commonly used in assessments and recognise and recalibrate equipment when required.
7.2.7		Identify the need for guidance or further information from an appropriate health professional and recognise when medical supervision is required before or during an assessment and when to cease a test.

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

This is the first time this unit has been offered.

Additional information

Work, health and safety

WHS inductions will need to be completed prior to participation in face-to-face practical classes.

COVID-19 safety directions provided at the time of face-to-face attendance must be followed. Please refer to the Canvas site for further information

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Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

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Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

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EXSS3071: Nutrition for Exercise and Health

Semester 1, 2022 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect