IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If you expect to take NUTR 3001 - Nutrition for Exercise and Performance in 2026, please take the 2026 substitute HLTH 3004 - Sports Nutrition as a replacement.

Nutrition for Exercise and Performance

Undergraduate

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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NUTR 3001
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Course ID
201398
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
Discipline group B
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

Course overview

To develop knowledge of how concepts of nutritional science can be applied to enhance exercise training and athletic performance; develop knowledge in physiological and metabolic process‘ involved in undertaking physical activity; develop an understanding of the relationships between nutrition, exercise and performance and apply sports nutrition principles to exercise science.

  • Key Nutrients for Performance 
  • Supplements and Appraising Evidence
  • Applied Sports Nutrition 
  • Special Considerations 

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe and apply principles of nutrition for exercise and performance for athletes at all competitive levels.
  • Describe the special nutritional requirements for athletes with special needs, and athletes travelling and training in different environmental conditions.
  • Evaluate nutritionally vulnerable athletes within the sporting population.
  • Critically appraise sports supplements and individualise recommendations for athletes and food fads

Prerequisite(s)

  • Must have completed 1 of BIOL2062 Human Nutrition (UniSA)/NUTR2004 Human Nutrition AND ( must have completed 1 of AGRI3023 Lifespan Physiology/BIOL2059 Exercise Physiology 1 (UniSA)/HBIO1000 Exercise Physiology 1/NUTR2001 Lifespan Nutrition Physiology)

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed HLTH3004 Sports Nutrition

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

Belski, R. Forsyth, A. & Mantzioris, E. (2024). Nutrition for Sport, Exercise, and Performance (2nd ed.) Taylor & Francis. ISBN (Print) 9781003321286

Assessment

  • Report – 30%
  • Short Response Questions – 30%
  • Exam – 40%
Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Human Nutrition
Bachelor of Human Movement majoring in Human Nutrition