GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND NUTRITION

Overview

In this subject, you will be introduced to foundational concepts of nutrition, growth, and development in sport and exercise science. The subject will provide you with an understanding of growth and development from prenatal life through to older adulthood, factors that influence these processes, and key considerations relevant to each life stage. Additionally, you will be taught the core concepts of human nutrition, including basic nutritional assessment, the components of human nutrition and diet, and their relationship to health and exercise. The subject aims to develop your knowledge and application of how physical activity influences (and is influenced by) growth and development across the lifespan and the role of nutrition in sport and exercise science.

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Office of the Provost

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Subject coordinator

Minh Huynh

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available as elective

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Identify and describe the basic function and common sources of macronutrients and micronutrients including their role in energy balance and health.

Describe the strengths and limitations of commonly used methods for measuring and analysing dietary intake including implications for general health and wellbeing.

Understand the scope of practice for exercise scientists and use current Australian guidelines to provide general advice on nutrition as appropriate or refer onwards as appropriate.

Describe the stages of growth and development throughout the lifespan, and the factors that affect these.

Explain the relationship between physical activity and the structural, physiological, motor and cognitive changes occurring throughout the lifespan.

Use peer-reviewed literature and evidence-based physical activity and exercise principles to interpret lifespan case studies.

Learning activities

You will undertake a range of learning activities including online learning modules, in-person workshops and practical learning activities, case studies, quizzes, and written reports. These are collectively designed to achieve and assess your performance in alignment with the subject’s intended learning outcomes. You will receive timely feedback (formal and informal) about your performance on these activities to support your learning.

Requisite rules

Must be admitted into one of the following courses: HBSES, HBSESB, HDSCD, HB009

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