Course Objectives: |
It is aimed to teach the principles of nutrition, the functions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, minerals, vitamins and water in the organism, their effects on physical performance, nutrition principles before, during and after the race, nutrition according to age, gender and disease status, weight control in sports. |
Course Content: |
Definition of nutrition
energy systems
carbohydrates
Proteins
oils
vitamins
Minerals
Water, its importance, fluid requirement
Exercise and nutrition
Weight problems in athletes
Doping |
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Subject |
Related Preparation |
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Definition of nutrition, its importance, adequate and balanced nutrition The relationship between nutrition, health and performance |
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Energy systems (Anaerobic, Aerobic) |
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Carbohydrates, carbohydrate intake before, during and after exercise |
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Protein requirement, deficiency, excess, its place in sports nutrition |
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Functions of fats, their place in sports nutrition |
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Vitamin requirement, excess, Fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, Antioxidant vitamins, Place in sports nutrition |
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Functions of minerals, daily requirements, place in sports nutrition |
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Midterm Exams |
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Water, its importance, fluid requirement, Dehydration, Content, amount and time of water to be given to the athlete |
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10) |
Muscle glycogen loading and supersaturation Effect of fat diets on endurance performance, Tea coffee alcohol |
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Nutrition before, during and after exercise
Methods for finding the ideal weight, Weight loss and gain methods and recommendations, Energy balance, Daily food requirement and average daily energy needs of elite athletes |
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Ergogenic aid, definition, importance, Nutritional ergogenic aids, Place in athlete performance |
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Mechanical and biomechanical aids, Pharmacological aids (Medicines), Physiological aids (Blood doping), Psychological aids (Psychological stimulants, Trachylisants for calming effect), Their place in athlete performance |
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Doping, definition, history, harms, Doping classification, Drugs, Doping methods, Some drugs related to restriction |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective. |
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Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work. |
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Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field. |
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Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level. |
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Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy. |
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Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science. |
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Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form. |
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Adopts various internship programs and applied studies. |
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Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector. |
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Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education. |
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