BIOENERGETICS IN EXERCISE AND NUTRITION
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| The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, full year, etc. was correct at the time of going to press but may be subject to change. For the most up-to-date information click on the Timetable link below. |
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| Credit: 6 points Availability: Semester 2 (See Timetable) |
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| Outcomes: The major outcomes of this unit are to (a) understand how both intra- and extra-muscular fuel stores are mobilised and utilised during physical activity; (b) comprehend how fuel metabolism is affected by exercise training and metabolic diseases such as obesity and diabetes; and (c) understand the biochemical principles underlying sports nutrition and the mechanisms of weight control. Another important outcome is the development of a critical attitude toward general beliefs and scientific knowledge. |
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| Content: This unit describes and explains the mechanisms whereby the different fuels are used during physical activity. Students explore the mechanisms by which fuel utilisation is regulated and affected by exercise training and metabolic diseases. There is an introduction to several aspects of sports nutrition including carbohydrate, fat and protein nutrition for athletes. Molecular mechanisms of weight control, obesity and of the links between obesity and metabolic diseases such as type 2 diabetes are explained. |
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| Assessment: This comprises weekly assignments (20 per cent) and a written examination (80 per cent). |
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| Unit Co-ordinator(s): Dr Paul Fournier |
| Location: UWA, Crawley |
| Mode: on-campus |
Unit Rules: |
| Prerequisites: Exercise Physiology 260 (310.260) or equivalent in physiology or biochemistry or equivalent as approved by the Head of School |
Contact hours—lectures: 3 hrs per week
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Books and other material listed may be subject to change.
Book lists relating to 'Preliminary Reading', 'Recommended Reading' and 'Textbooks' are, in most cases, available at the University Co-operative Bookshop (from early January) and appropriate administrative offices for students to consult. For first-year units the Bookshop will endeavour to make available photocopies of book lists for individual units. |
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