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HEALT2175 - Nutrition for Health, Exercise and Performance
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<p>This unit introduces students to the principles of nutrition for health across the lifespan, physical activity and sport performance. Students examine the relationship between diet and health outcomes, including the prevention and management of chronic disease. The unit develops skills in dietary assessment, interpretation of nutrition information, and the application of evidence-based nutrition strategies for active individuals within the scope of practice. Students also explore the social, cultural, and behavioural factors that influence food choices, evaluate the role of nutrition supplements, and develop an understanding of the Accredited Exercise Science scope of practice and referral pathways when providing general nutrition advice.</p>
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<p>This unit will focus on concepts such as:</p><ul><li>Nutrition physiology and metabolism</li><li>Lifespan nutrition</li><li>Dietary guidelines and nutrient recommendations</li><li>Methods of dietary assessment</li><li>Eating disorder awareness and risk factors</li><li>Australian food culture</li><li>Nutrition, obesity and chronic disease</li><li>Sports nutrition for pre, during and post activity</li><li>Supplements and ergogenic aids</li></ul>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit introduces students to the principles of nutrition for health across the lifespan, physical activity and sport performance. Students examine the relationship between diet and health outcomes, including the prevention and management of chronic disease. The unit develops skills in dietary assessment, interpretation of nutrition information, and the application of evidence-based nutrition strategies for active individuals within the scope of practice. Students also explore the social, cultural, and behavioural factors that influence food choices, evaluate the role of nutrition supplements, and develop an understanding of the Accredited Exercise Science scope of practice and referral pathways when providing general nutrition advice.</p>
Unit content
<p>This unit will focus on concepts such as:</p><ul><li>Nutrition physiology and metabolism</li><li>Lifespan nutrition</li><li>Dietary guidelines and nutrient recommendations</li><li>Methods of dietary assessment</li><li>Eating disorder awareness and risk factors</li><li>Australian food culture</li><li>Nutrition, obesity and chronic disease</li><li>Sports nutrition for pre, during and post activity</li><li>Supplements and ergogenic aids</li></ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069901 - Nutrition and Dietetics
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/healt2175">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EXSCI1801" target="_blank">EXSCI1801</a></p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=HEALT2174" target="_blank">HEALT2174</a></p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Analyse nutritional requirements for health, physical activity and performance across the lifespan, with reference to national guidelines.</p>
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<p>Evaluate the relationship between dietary patterns and the prevention and management of chronic diseases.</p>
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<p>Apply and critically evaluate methods of dietary assessment and nutrition information to inform evidence-based practice. </p>
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<p>Develop appropriate general nutrition strategies for active individuals, including safe use of supplements, while recognising professional scope and referral needs. </p>
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<p>Evaluate the social, cultural, and behavioural influences on food choice and apply this knowledge to communicate appropriate nutrition advice. </p>
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<p>Attendance and active participation in classes to demonstrate competency in practical skills, including completion of the Sports Integrity Australia online course.</p>
<p>90% attendance at active learning sessions.</p>
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<p>Self-directed study of class content in the first part of the semester.</p>
<p>Mid semester test.</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
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<p>Development of a plan in a selected area of nutrition, including implementation strategies.</p>
<p>Case study written report.</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
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<p>Simulated nutritional consultation, taking on the role as an Accredited Exercise Scientist, applying nutritional knowledge to a case study. </p>
<p>Interactive oral assessment.</p>
<p>40-60%</p>
1, 3, 5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Exercise & Sport Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
069901 - Nutrition and Dietetics
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/healt2175">View unit fees</a>
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