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HMES3366 Bioenergetics

BIOENERGETICS IN EXERCISE AND NUTRITION

The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, 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.
 
Credit: 6 points  Availability: Semester 2 (See Timetable) Old unit code: 310.366
 
Outcomes: Students develop a lifelong critical attitude towards popular beliefs and fads and scientific knowledge.
 
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.
 
Assessment: This comprises weekly short assignments and a large assignment (20 per cent) and a written examination comprised of a series of short answer questions (80 per cent).
 
Unit Co-ordinator(s): Dr Paul Fournier
Location: UWA (Crawley)
Mode: on-campus

Unit Rules:
Prerequisites: at least 12 points of level 2 human movement units
Advisable prior study: HMES2260 Exercise Physiology (formerly 310.260 Exercise Physiology 260) or foundation unit in physiology or biochemistry
Contact hours—lectures: 3 hrs per week, project work: 3 hrs per week
 
 
Books and other material wherever 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. Books marked with an asterisk (*) are available in paperback.