| 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) |
Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources. |
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| 2) |
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field.
-Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field. |
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| 3) |
- Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field.
- Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data.
-Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility.
-Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level.
-Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level softwar |
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| 4) |
-Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach.
-Determine learning needs and direct the learning.
-Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning. |
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| 5) |
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.
- Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security. |
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| 6) |
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently.
- Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field.
- Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project. |
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