NUT2003 Sport and exercise nutrition
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUT2003 Sport and exercise nutrition is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Summer A and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Summer A, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUT2003
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After NUT2003
No unit lists NUT2003 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: Course codes M2001 and M6002
Overview
In this unit, you will develop a fundamental understanding of sports nutrition, focusing on how nutrition supports exercise performance, training adaptations, and recovery. You will explore the major energy systems used during different types of exercise and learn how various training modalities influence the energy and nutrient needs of active individuals.
Through fortnightly online workshops, weekly lectures, online teacher directed activities, and readings, you will apply general sports nutrition guidelines to assess energy, macronutrient, and hydration requirements for individuals engaged in sport or physical activity. You will also learn about the role of carbohydrate, protein, fat, and key micronutrients in supporting athletic performance.
You will gain practical skills in interpreting dietary and activity-related data to provide clear, evidence-based nutrition advice. Additionally, you will communicate clear and accessible information about sports nutrition.
The unit is delivered fully online, allowing you to engage flexibly with interactive workshops, small group discussions, and applied case studies designed to support your learning and confidence in sports nutrition principles. You will learn from athletes and sports nutrition leaders.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | Online |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Case study workbook– 2,000 words equivalentWritten50%
- Sports Nutrition Infographic (1 page, ~600 word equivalent), 1000 word evidence summary & 5 minute vPresentation50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify how the major energy systems supply energy during different types of activity.
- 2
Explain how exercise intensity, duration, and training modalities influence the energy and nutrient needs of active individuals.
- 3
Apply general sports nutrition guidelines to assess energy, macronutrient, and hydration needs for individuals engaged in sport or physical activity.
- 4
Explain how macronutrients, hydration, and key micronutrients support exercise performance, training adaptation, and recovery.
- 5
Identify appropriate hydration strategies and basic fluid requirements for different types of sport and environmental conditions.
- 6
Interpret and apply dietary and activity-related data to provide nutrition advice for active individuals.
- 7
Interpret and communicate evidence-informed information about sports nutrition.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures30 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Workshops12 hours
All online learning.
6 hours of teacher-directed learning per week, including:
- 2.5 hours of asynchronous video content
• Fortnightly 2-hour online workshops
• 2 hours of weekly online teacher-directed activities (i.e., self-directed tutorials)
• Fortnightly 1-hour optional drop-in Zoom session to support student learning
6 hours per week of student-directed learning
For SSA (over 6 weeks instead of 12weeks):
12 hours of teacher-directed learning per week, including 5 hours of asynchronous video content and 2 hours of workshop.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Ricardo Da Costa
- Unit Coordinators
- Stephanie Gaskell
- Associate Professor Ricardo Da Costa
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUT2003?
NUT2003 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is NUT2003 offered?
In 2026, NUT2003 runs in Summer A and Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
Does NUT2003 have an exam?
No. NUT2003 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.