Nutrients, Metabolism, and Exercise - HESC4631

   
   
   
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 6
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: FOOD3330
 
 
Fee Band: 2 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


This course will consider the relationship between nutrients, metabolism, and different types of exercise. The current literature on the influence of nutrition on pre-, during-, and post-exercise metabolism with a view to enhancing performance will be reviewed. Discussion will focus on the adjustment of nutrient requirements for age, gender, special needs, and environment (heat and altitude).