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Sports Dietitians Australia Factsheets

Welcome to the Sports Dietitians Australia factsheets! We encourage you to use the factsheets to further your understanding of these specific areas of sports nutrition but please note that the information they contain is general in nature. We all have different physical needs and attributes. This means that while there are general principles, the key to sports nutrition is that it is very individual in nature. For this reason, not all factsheets are publicly available and are accessible only to members. For support that is specific to your activity needs and health and stage of life requirements, please reach out to an Accredited Sports Dietitian.

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Basketball – old version

Basketball is played by teams of 10-12 players, with five players on court at any one time. A basketball match is comprised of four quarters of 10-12 minutes each, with a break of 10-15 minutes at half time With many stoppages throughout the game, players will often be on-court upwards of 60 minutes. Games can be played on both indoor and outdoor courts.

About Basketball

Basketball is a professional sport that is played extensively by both men and women throughout Australia and overseas. Basketball is played from primary school upwards at a variety of levels both amateur & professional. Basketball is an Olympic sport and the main competitions in Australia are the NBL and WNBL. Basketball teams consist of 10-12 players, with five players on court at any one time. A basketball match is comprised of four quarters o...

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