SPRT107-26X1 (O) Special non-calendar-based One 2026 (UC Online)

Sport Nutrition

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 2 February 2026
End Date: Sunday, 5 April 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 15 February 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 15 March 2026

Description

This course provides an understanding of nutritional principles for healthy living and maintaining and improving sporting performance. The course will identify recommended nutritional practices for various populations including athletes, recreational exercisers, and groups with specific nutritional needs. The use of nutritional supplements in sporting performance will also be examined.

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe how food and fluid is digested and absorbed to support energy availability, growth, and recovery.
2. Describe the role of macronutrients and micronutrients in supporting health and performance.
3. Explain the principles of fluid balance in relation to hydration and performance strategies.
4. Assess and apply appropriate nutritional guidelines for healthy living with a focus on the Aotearoa New Zealand context.
5. Evaluate narratives and claims surrounding nutrition in marketing, media and commercial contexts.
6. Apply basic principles of research design and ethics to investigate and interpret nutrition information in sport and health contexts.

Restrictions

SPCO107

Equivalent Courses

SPCO107

Course Coordinator

Brad Joseph Hurren

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Modular Tasks/Quizzes 10% LO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Mid-Course test 30% LO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Assignment 1 - Nutritional Research Evaluation 30% LO 6
Assignment 2 - Applied Nutrition Plan/Recommendation 30% LO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,099.00

International fee $5,388.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see School of Health Sciences .

All SPRT107 Occurrences

  • SPRT107-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026
  • SPRT107-26X1 (O) Special non-calendar-based One 2026 (UC Online)