Nutrition & Physiology

Subject DNCE60023 (2014)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2014.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 6 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject is not offered in 2014.

Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 48 hours (4 hours per week for 12 weeks)
Total Time Commitment:

120 hours

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Contact

Faculty of the VCA and Music Student Centre
Ground Floor, Elisabeth Murdoch Building (Bldg 860)
Southbank Campus
234 St Kilda Road, Southbank, 3006

Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Email: 13MELB@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

Investigation of current theories regarding nutrition for the dancer as athlete. A study of physiology as it relates to athletic practice. Issues to be included are eating for optimal performance, eating disorders and body image, substance abuse and its effects on dance practice.

Learning Outcomes:

Assessment:

Participation and contribution to coursework (40%);
15 minute class presentation during the semester (40%);
Written assignment of not more than 1000 words at the end of semester (20%).

Hurdle requirement 80% attendance.

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Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Links to further information: http://www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/
Notes:

Not offered in 2009

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