HLTH SC 3100 - Exercise, Nutrition & Metabolism

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2025

Optimal nutrition forms the foundation for good health and peak physical performance. Food provides both the macronutrients as fuel for exercise and the micronutrients for efficiently extracting and transferring energy into kinetic energy for movement. The search for the exact `nutritional balance? for optimal metabolic function has consumed scientists and ignited public interest in the field. Yet, there remains a great deal of anecdotal dogma in the public domain regarding nutrition advice much of which is unsupported scientifically. Drawing its content from recent published scientific research this course explores how nutritional composition impacts on the regulation of body mass, exercise performance, and training responsiveness. Modules will cover the optimal fuel mix, fluid and electrolyte balance for peak physical performance. Further more, in response to the escalation in the incidence of metabolic diseases in 最新糖心Vlog we shall address the interrelated roles of nutrition and physical activity for prevention and treatment of obesity and cardiovascular disease. During practical sessions students will have the opportunity to learn skills to assess body composition and markers of metabolic health. Course assignments will focus on applying their new found knowledge to design simple evidence based nutritional plans for exercise and a small group discovery project exploring the science behind sports nutrition supplements. This course will provide insight into the development and application of evidence-based nutritional practices and the knowledge gained will be of great benefit to those interested in sports and/or nutritional science.

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Course Details

Course Code	HLTH SC 3100
Course	Exercise, Nutrition & Metabolism
Coordinating Unit	Medical Sciences
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 6 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	HLTH SC 2100 or PHYSIOL 2510 or PHYSIOL 2520
Assessment	Individual assignment, Group discovery project, Online quizzes and, final exam

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Nichola Thompson

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the physiological and biochemical mechanisms controlling macronutrient metabolism during exercise, training and recovery.
2	Display knowledge and understanding of the physiological regulation of fluid and micronutrient balance in difference environmental conditions and knowledge of methods to address any imbalances.
3	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the interrelated roles of nutrition and physical activity as a mechanism to and for the prevention and treatment of metabolic disease.
4	Apply transferable skills to accurately assess nutritional intake, body composition and markers of metabolic health.
5	Apply nutritional knowledge and skills to a design simple evidence based individual nutritional plan.
6	Acquire, read and interpret and synthesise information from a wide variety of scientific sources in a planned and timely manner
7	Acknowledge and reference sources of information appropriately
8	Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with peers in the production of scientific reports and performing verbal presentations.

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Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1-6
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	4-6
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	4,8
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	4-8
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	4,8
Attribute 6: 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, 最新糖心Vlogn Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	3,4,5
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	4-8
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	4,8

Learning & Teaching Modes

The course is taught in a blended learning format with weekly online lecture content presented through MyUni. Face to face sessions are interactive tutorials weekly and fortnightly interactive discovery learning workshop sessions.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

A 1 hour face to face tutorial is required per week accompanied by 2hours of online learning content. In addition a 2hr practical workshop session is held fornightly. Preparation for the practical workshops and tutorial classes is expected. Preparation for the individual assignment (10hrs); team research project (20 hrs) submissions and final exam preperation (40 hrs) will also be required.

Learning Activities Summary

Week	Topic
Week 1	Principles of Nutrition for exercise
Week 2	Fluid and ion balance
Week 3	Macronutrients as fuel
Week 4	Carbohydrates and Fat for performance
Week 5	The Macronutrient fuel mix
Week 6	Protein metabolism and Protein supplements
Week 7	Individual differences in metabolism
Week 8	Exercise and the Gastrointestinal tract
Week 9	The endocrine system and ergogenic aids
Week 10	The Obesity epidemic
Week 11	Nutrition and exercise for weight control
Week 12	Disordered eating patterns

The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Assessment Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome(s) being addressed
Online Quizzes	Summative	10%
Practical Class Quizzes	Summative	5%
Individual Assignment	Summative	30%
Group Discovery Project	Summative	20%
Final Exam	Summative	40%

Assessment Detail

Online Quizzes: 3 Multiple choice quizzes will be offered via MyUni as the semester progresses. (The quizzes will assess knowledge gained in the previous weeks of semester. Each online summative quiz is worth 3% and a bonus 1% is awarded to students who complete all the online quizzes throughout the semester.

Practical Class Quizzes: Each practical session will include a quiz which must be completed during the session. The quiz will assess knowledge and experience gained in the practical session as a marker of engagement. There are four practical sessions assessed each worth 1% and a bonus 1% is offered for completion of all practical engagement quizzes.

Individual assignment: Students will be provided with a selection of case studies of active individuals. Students will use the knowledge gained through teaching sessions in conjunction with published scientific literature to design a three day meal plan tailored to their selected case study. The meal plan will be supported by a full nutrient analysis of its content and a discussion of the scientific literature on which the design was based. The assignment will be submitted in the style of a report via MyUni.

Group discovery project: Students will be required to work as part of a team of 5-6 students to conduct and present a research project. Students will be assigned a nutritional supplement promoted in the sports industry. They will investigate as a team the scientific literature behind the ergogenic aid. The outcomes of their project will be submitted as a group literature review and the outcomes of the investigation communicated to the class as a public interest style presentation’ in week 12 of semester.

Final exam: Final exam will cover all lecture and practical material. The exam will be comprised of short and mid-length answer questions. The assessment will focus on the application of knowledge gained through the course into real world scenarios.

Submission

All written assignments (report and project) will be submitted and outcome relased via turnitin. Students will be unable to submit any report via turnitin after the due date has closed. Penalties for late submission of assignments – In cases where an extension has NOT been granted, the following penalties will apply:
• For assignments submitted after the due date, a penalty of 50% of the maximum marks available for that assignment will be incurred.
• Assignments received two (2) or more days after the due time/date will not be allocated a mark, however, these assignments must still be submitted to pass the unit.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

Supplementary examinations in Exercise, nutrition and metabolism are ORAL exams conducted by a panel of at least two assessors. NO written examination is available. They will only be conducted during the formal supplementary examination period.

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