Course outline Code: SPX352 Title: Sports Nutrition Faculty of: Science, Health, Education and Engineering Teaching Session: Semester 2 Year: 2017 Course Coordinator: Dr Gary Slater Email: gslater@usc.edu.au Course Moderator: Dr Hattie Wright 1. What is this course about? 1.1 Course description Sports nutrition is an advanced level course that provides you with an understanding of the principles of sports nutrition and its practical application to both elite and recreational athletes. You will be required to examine the role of nutrition for the sports participant in terms of maintaining overall health, while meeting the specific demands of training and competition. 1.2 Course content Introduction to sports nutrition and remaining within professional scope of practice when working in a multi-disciplinary team; influence of training and competition on the unique energy, protein, fat, carbohydrate and fluid requirements of athletes; manipulating and assessing body composition of athletes without adversely impacting on health and/ or performance; sports supplement industry and frameworks for classification of supplement use and associated issues relating to the integrity of sport; sports nutrition guidance amongst special sports and athletic populations; contemporary sports nutrition issues. 2. Unit value 12 units Version Semester 2 2017 Recfind File Number: F15014
Page 2 3. How does this course contribute to my learning? On successful completion of this course you should be able to: Describe the role of nutrition for health and sports performance Identify key dietary sources of macro and micro-nutrients and compare to dietary standards Perform and analyse physique assessment techniques Evaluate sports supplement use amongst individual athletes Apply hydration assessment techniques to developing intervention strategies for an athlete You will be assessed on the learning outcome in task/s: Tasks 2 and 3 Tasks 1 and 3 Task 3 Task 3 Tasks 2 and 3 Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming: Knowledgeable. Knowledgeable. 4. Am I eligible to enrol in this course? Refer to the Undergraduate Coursework Programs and Awards - Academic Policy for definitions of prerequisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites 4.1 Enrolment restrictions Nil 4.2 Pre-requisites FSN212 or NUT212 or SPX211 4.3 Co-requisites Nil 4.4 Anti-requisites Nil 4.5 Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (optional) A general understanding of exercise metabolism acquired by undertaking second year exercise physiology or second year nutrition courses 5. How am I going to be assessed? 5.1 Grading scale Standard High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL)
Page 3 5.2 Assessment tasks Task No. SPX352 Assessment Tasks Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? 1 Online quizzes Individual 30% 3 x 20 multichoice questions in 30 minutes 2 Body composition assessment Individual 20 15 minute practical exam 3 Exam Individual 50% 2 hours written exam When should I submit? Friday of weeks 4, 8 and 12 Week 9 tutorial Central examination period Where should I submit it? Blackboard In class tutorial At Exam Venue - written Assessment Task 1: Online Quiz Goal: Product: Describe the role of nutrition for health and sports performance Online quiz Format: Individual, three online quizzes of 30 minutes duration each will be done at the end of week 4, 8 and 12. Course content covered from relevant weeks will be assessed. The quizzes will contribute towards 30% of the final course grade. Criteria Generic skill assessed Information literacy Problem solving Accurately recalls sports nutrition guidelines and appropriately applies these within the context of an individual athlete Accurately applies theoretical knowledge acquired during lectures to problem solving Skill assessment level Assessment Task 2: Body composition assessment Goal: Perform and analyse physique assessment techniques Product: Format: Criteria A practical exam Generic skill assessed Organisation Problem solving You will perform basic body composition/physique assessment on an individual and interpret and document your results. The practical exam will be of 15 minutes duration during the tutorials of week 9. The practical exam will contribute 20% towards the course grade. Accurately undertakes a physique assessment on an individual, using appropriate techniques and interpersonal skills. Skill assessment level
Page 4 Assessment Task 3: Exam Goal: Product: Format: Criteria Describe the role of nutrition for health and sports performance A written exam Generic skill assessed Applying technologies Problem solving The written exam will be held during central examination period and be of 2 hours duration. The written exam will contribute 50% towards the course grade. Accurately recalls sports nutrition guidelines and appropriately applies these within the context of a physically active individual or athlete. Accurately applies theoretical knowledge acquired during lectures to problem solving Skill assessment level 5.3 Additional assessment requirements Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment A student s eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale c) The student has not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct Blackboard All students enrolled in this course will have access to course information on the Blackboard site. Students are strongly recommended to log onto the course site on a regular basis. All course announcements, course changes, posting of course materials and grades (via My Interim Results) will be accessed through Blackboard. It is the student s responsibility to ensure they have adequate internet access (either off campus or on-campus) in order to access Blackboard regularly and to complete required assessment tasks. Safe Assign In order to minimise incidents of plagiarism and collusion, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks are submitted electronically via Safe Assign. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between the students submitted assessment item and all other work that Safe Assign has access to. If required, details of how to submit via Safe Assign will be provided on the Blackboard site of the course. 5.4 Submission penalties Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate: 5% (of the assessment task s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. 10% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the third day 20% (of the assessment task s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted after seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension you must contact your course coordinator to negotiate an outcome.
Page 5 6. How is the course offered? 6.1 Directed study hours Lectures 26 hours total Tutorials 6.2 Teaching semester/session(s) offered Sippy Downs: Semester 2 6.3 Course activities Teaching Week / Module What key concepts/content will I learn? 1 Introduction to sports nutrition Dietary assessment of athletes What activities will I engage in to learn the concepts/content? Directed Study Activities 2 Energy requirements 3 Hydration and fluid needs Independent Study Activities Familiarise yourself with the Australian dietary guidelines 4 Carbohydrate and fat needs Online Quiz 5 Protein needs Muscle hypertrophy 6 Weight loss 7 Relative energy deficiency in sport Disordered eating in sport 8 Body composition application Online Quiz 9 Body composition methods Practical exam 10 Public Holiday Dietary assessment assignment 11 Supplements and sports foods 12 Contemporary Issues Popular dietary approaches Online Quiz 13 Special populations Course revision and exam preparation Please note that the course activities may be subject to variation. 7. What resources do I need to undertake this course? 7.1 Prescribed text(s) Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below: Author Year Title Publisher Jeukendrup, A & Gleeson, M. 2010 Sport Nutrition, 2 nd Ed. Human Kinetics
Page 6 7.2 Required and recommended readings Lists of required and recommended readings may be found for this course on its Blackboard site. These materials/readings will assist you in preparing for tutorials and assignments, and will provide further information regarding particular aspects of your course. 7.3 Specific requirements Students will be required to actively participate in tutorials, some of which will require students to undertake physical activity and handle biological samples (their own urine sample). Suitable attire will be required e.g. disposable gloves and pipettes 7.4 Risk management There is minimal health and safety risk in this course, outside of that associated with undertaking physical activity. As there may be a requirement to handle biological samples, students will be required to undertake appropriate risk reduction strategies in advance of designated tutorials. This includes risk reduction training and wearing appropriate clothing such as disposable gloves. It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with the Health and Safety policies and procedures applicable within campus areas. 8. How can I obtain help with my studies? In the first instance you should contact your tutor, then the Course Coordinator. Additional assistance is provided to all students through Peer Advisors and Academic Skills Advisors. You can drop in or book an appointment. To book Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 or Email: studentcentral@usc.edu.au 9. Links to relevant University policies and procedures For more information on Academic Learning & Teaching categories including: Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs Review of Assessment and Final Grades Supplementary Assessment Administration of Central Examinations Deferred Examinations Student Academic Misconduct Students with a Disability http://www.usc.edu.au/university/governance-andexecutive/policies-and-procedures#academic-learningand-teaching 10. Faculty specific information In person: Sippy Downs - Student Central, Ground Floor, Building C USC SouthBank - Student Central, Building B, Ground floor (level 1) USC Gympie - Student Central, 71 Cartwright Road, Gympie USC Fraser Coast - Student Central, Building A Tel: +61 7 5430 2890 Email: studentcentral@usc.edu.au