| 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 |
| 1) |
Definition of nutrition, its importance, adequate and balanced nutrition The relationship between nutrition, health and performance |
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| 2) |
Energy systems (Anaerobic, Aerobic) |
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| 3) |
Carbohydrates, carbohydrate intake before, during and after exercise |
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| 4) |
Protein requirement, deficiency, excess, its place in sports nutrition |
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| 5) |
Functions of fats, their place in sports nutrition |
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| 6) |
Vitamin requirement, excess, Fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, Antioxidant vitamins, Place in sports nutrition |
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| 7) |
Functions of minerals, daily requirements, place in sports nutrition |
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| 8) |
Midterm Exams |
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| 9) |
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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| 11) |
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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| 12) |
Ergogenic aid, definition, importance, Nutritional ergogenic aids, Place in athlete performance |
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| 13) |
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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| 14) |
Doping, definition, history, harms, Doping classification, Drugs, Doping methods, Some drugs related to restriction |
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Program Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
| 1) |
Explain the essential body of knowledge in the area of business administration, including evolution of the discipline, the state-of-the-art concepts, scientific methodology, theories and models |
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| 2) |
Employ the appropriate tools and analytical techniques to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data in the related areas, interpret results and propose solutions |
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| 3) |
Recognize the importance of technological development, especially in information technologies, and utilize them in business administration |
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| 4) |
Evaluate the body of knowledge in the dynamic business world and business functional areas to asses needs, manage and lead change by using critical and innovative thinking |
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| 5) |
Discover and create entrepreneurial opportunities and expertise to successfully establish and develop their own ventures |
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| 6) |
Fulfill their responsibility in teamwork and projects in businesses, and act as a leader |
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| 7) |
Communicate in written and oral English with people from diverse backgrounds, and have the English proficiency to follow and interpret the global dynamics in the areas of business administration |
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| 8) |
Recognize individual and multi-cultural diversity, and can emphatically interact with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in social and professional settings |
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| 9) |
Identify standards of personal, professional, social and business ethics, evaluate the ethical implications of various practices in the related areas, and be aware the importance of ethical behavior in adding value to the society |
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| 10) |
Recognize interrelationship among business and other disciplines, and relate knowledge from diverse areas to formulate novel solutions in the area of business administration |
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