Overview

In the sports nutrition minor you will examine human physiology from the exercise science viewpoint addressing the metabolic foundations of exercise. You will also study the regulation and responses of the physiological systems to various exercise stressors and undertake a unit on nutrition for sports performance addressing both the scientific and applied aspects of the topic. 

Professional experience

Professional practice is a compulsory component of this minor. You will complete at least 50 hours with the option to undertake an additional 90 hours to develop skills relevant for the exercise and sport industry.

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Completion requirements

A minor consists of 40cp.

Complete exactly 40 credit points from the following:

  • EXSC121Exercise and Sport Science: Starting the Journey10 CP
  • EXSC296Health and Exercise Psychology10 CP
  • EXSC316Nutrition for Sports Performance10 CP
  • EXSC225Physiological Bases of Exercise10 CP
  • NUTR309Work Placement 110 CP

    Note that these placements are Sports Nutrition industry specific.

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