Course coordinator
Dr Georgia Black
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
This course will examine the influence of diet and exercise on health, fitness and well-being. During the course students will learn about - the functions of nutrients in the body; how the body responds to exercise training; how to determine if students' own diet and exercise is meeting current recommendations; how to develop an exercise program to improve health and fitness; how to use diet and exercise to maintain a healthy body weight and how nutrition can be used to enhance exercise performance. The course is structured in a way that will allow the application of knowledge gained about diet and exercise to improve students' own health and fitness.
This course will examine the influence of diet and exercise on health, fitness andﾠwell-being.ﾠDuring the course you will learn about -ﾠthe functions of nutrients in the body;ﾠhow the body responds to exercise training;ﾠhow to determine if your own nutrition and physical activity is meeting recommendations;ﾠhow to develop a diet andﾠexercise program to improve health and fitness; how to use diet and exercise to maintain a healthy body weight and how nutrition can be used to enhance exercise performance. The course is structured in a way that will allow you to apply knowledge gained about diet and exercise to improve your own health and fitness.ﾠThe course is delivered online.ﾠAll lecture videos and other learning activities will be available online and there will be a Zoom workshop each week.
Course requirements
Assumed background
NO assumed background is required for this course. NUTR1023 is set at an introductory levelﾠin the area of "diet, fitness, wellnessﾠand health".
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
HM102 or 103; HMST1023
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Georgia Black
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
The course learning materials are available online, Zoom workshops are delivered weekly and provide the opportunity for you to reflect on the theory and apply to your every day life.
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to provide you with sufficient knowledge and skills relating to diet, exercise health and fitness in orderﾠto develop a personal diet and exercise plan that will improve or maintain your own health, fitness and well-being.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Describe the basic functions of macronutrients and key micronutrients, their common sources, and their role in energy balance and general wellbeing.
LO2.
Briefly describe the physiological responses to exercise and list some adaptations that occur with exercise training.
LO3.
Broadly describe the relationship between food consumption, physical activity and health.
LO4.
List and briefly describe the current Australian dietary and physical activity guidelines for adults.
LO5.
Explain the strengths and limitations of commonly used methods for measuring and assessing diet, physical activity, fitness and body composition.
LO6.
Apply the principles of training to develop a personal exercise program with appropriate mode/intensity/frequency to develop the students' own health and fitness.
LO7.
Apply the current dietary guidelines to develop a personal diet plan for the maintenance of the students' own health.
LO8.
Describe the role of diet and exercise in the aetiology of obesity and explain the metabolic and chronic health consequences of obesity.
LO9.
Briefly describe diet and exercise recommendations for changing body composition and the maintenance of healthy body weight.
LO10.
Outline basic nutrition strategies including hydration and ergogenic aids for enhancing exercise performance.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Online MCQs
|
40% |
Quiz 1 4/03/2025 - 10/03/2025 Quiz 2 11/02/2025 - 17/03/2025 Quiz 3 18/03/2025 - 24/03/2025 Quiz 4 25/03/2025 - 31/03/2025 Quiz 5 1/04/2025 - 14/04/2025 Quiz 6 29/04/2025 - 6/05/2025 Quiz 7 6/05/2025 - 12/05/2025 Quiz 8 13/05/2025 - 19/05/2025
Quizzes will open from Tuesday and are due to be completed by 5:00pm the following Monday. Quiz 6 will be due on Tuesday of Week 10 due to the public holiday. |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Workshop Written Task | 20% |
17/04/2025 5:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation | Personal diet and exercise plan | 40% |
30/05/2025 5:00 pm |
Assessment details
Online MCQs
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
Quiz 1 4/03/2025 - 10/03/2025
Quiz 2 11/02/2025 - 17/03/2025
Quiz 3 18/03/2025 - 24/03/2025
Quiz 4 25/03/2025 - 31/03/2025
Quiz 5 1/04/2025 - 14/04/2025
Quiz 6 29/04/2025 - 6/05/2025
Quiz 7 6/05/2025 - 12/05/2025
Quiz 8 13/05/2025 - 19/05/2025
Quizzes will open from Tuesday and are due to be completed by 5:00pm the following Monday. Quiz 6 will be due on Tuesday of Week 10 due to the public holiday.
Task description
Students will be required to complete eight online quizzes during the semester. Each Quiz will consist of 10 multiple choice questions.
Submission guidelines
Online quiz completed via Blackboard.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Where an online quiz that is available to students for a period of more than 24 hours, and you are unable to complete the quiz during the period the quiz is available, you may apply for an extension of the online quiz. All supporting documentation or information for an extension to the online quiz should cover the entire period the quiz is open.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Workshop Written Task
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
17/04/2025 5:00 pm
Task description
Students are required to submit a 500 word response to questions that relate to the course content and associated workshop learning activities (Modules 4 & 5).
Submission guidelines
Submitted online via turnitin.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Personal diet and exercise plan
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
30/05/2025 5:00 pm
Task description
The purpose of this assignment is to allow you to develop a plan for improving your own health and fitness. You should use the knowledge you have developed throughout the NUTR1023 course to construct a personalised diet and exercise plan that will achieve a goal that is important and relevant to your own situation.
Submission guidelines
Submit assignment electronically through Blackboard (Turnitin).
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 49 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
A final percentage mark will be rounded to the nearest whole number (e.g., 64.50 and above will be rounded to 65 and 64.49 and below will be rounded down to 64.)
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation
The assessment tasks in this course evaluate students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) or Machine Translation (MT). Students are advised that the use of AI or MT technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Assignment Submission
If students experience difficulties submitting assessment tasks, they should (by the due date/time):
- Email a copy of the assessment task to the Course Administrator. For contact details refer to Course Contributors section of the Course Profile.
- Include a screenshot of the error message.ﾠ
What is Turnitin
Turnitin is an electronic assignment submission tool. The tool provides your Course Coordinator with:
· a record of the exact submission time of an assignment
· an originality report indicating the percentage of your work that is an exact match of existing materials within the Turnitin database.
Instructions on how to submit an assignment using Turnitin are located on the UQ Library website
Submit your Turnitin assignment - Library Guide
Note:
When submitting, to check that you have chosen the correct file on the Preview Submission page and click on the Submit to Turnitin button. ﾠ
Remember to download your digital receipt in your Assignment inbox to confirm successful submission.
If a submission cannot be successfully completed, email a copy of the assessment task to the Course Administrator. For contact details refer to Course Contributors section of the Course Profile.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Week 1 (24 Feb - 02 Mar) |
Workshop |
Introduction Introduction to NUTR1023 and Blackboard, review of course structure and assessment overview. |
Week 2 (03 Mar - 09 Mar) |
Workshop |
Food and Health The relationship between food and health is discussed and students are introduced to the roles of health professionals, industry, and government in influencing the food choices of individuals and food consumption at a population level. |
Week 3 (10 Mar - 16 Mar) |
Workshop |
Physical Activity and Health The role of physical activity and exercise in the prevention and management of disease is presented. The students are provided with detailed information on the relationship between physical activity, sedentary behaviours and lifestyle-related diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, diabetes mellitus, asthma, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis. This includes brief discussion on how exercise affects risk factors such as blood pressure, blood lipids and blood glucose control. |
Week 4 (17 Mar - 23 Mar) |
Workshop |
Diet & Physical Activity Guidelines and Assessment Students are presented the current Dietary Guidelines for Australians and the recommended number of serves of each food group for adults of different ages and genders is discussed. The modelling process used in the development of these guidelines is explained and students are provided with examples of how to use and interpret the guidelines to provide basic lifestyle advice. The NRVs are defined and the limitations of these reference values is discussed. Current Physical Activity Guidelines are presented to students. Strengths and limitations of different methods to assess diet and physical activity are discussed. |
Week 5 (24 Mar - 30 Mar) |
Workshop |
Exercise Prescription Students are introduced how the body adapts to different types of exercise training. The principles of training and considerations for prescribing exercise to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, strength, muscular endurance and flexibility in apparently healthy populations are discussed. |
Week 6 (31 Mar - 06 Apr) |
Workshop |
NO WORKSHOP THIS WEEK |
Week 7 (07 Apr - 13 Apr) |
Workshop |
Micronutrients The function, absorption and metabolism of key vitamins and minerals is discussed. |
Week 8 (14 Apr - 20 Apr) |
Workshop |
Macronutrients Protein, carbohydrate and lipid structure, function, digestion, absorption and metabolism is discussed. The blood lipoprotein fractions are discussed and examples of how diet and exercise influence these is provided. |
Mid-sem break (21 Apr - 27 Apr) |
Workshop |
Mid-Semester Break (NO WORKSHOPS) |
Week 9 (28 Apr - 04 May) |
Workshop |
Body Composition, Weight and Chronic Disease The aetiology of obesity and associated comorbidities are discussed. This includes brief discussion on how diet and exercise affect risk factors such as blood pressure, blood lipids and blood glucose control. Strategies for management are presented which focus on how to modify behaviour to manipulate energy balance to achieve an appropriate rate of weight loss. The effectiveness of exercise alone, diet alone, and the combination of diet and exercise in controlling body mass, and fat levels and distribution is also discussed. |
Week 10 (05 May - 11 May) |
Workshop |
Nutrition and Exercise Performance Students are introduced to current nutrition recommendations for enhancing exercise performance including the evidence for the effect of different ergogenic aids on performance. |
Week 11 (12 May - 18 May) |
Workshop |
NO WORKSHOP THIS WEEK Students will have an opportunity to ask questions related to the Diet and Exercise Plan assignment |
Week 12 (19 May - 25 May) |
General contact hours |
Drop-in session Students will have an opportunity to ask questions related to the Diet and Exercise Plan assignment |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
School guidelines
Your school has additional guidelines you'll need to follow for this course: