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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3) |
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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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 |
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Describe the basic structure, development and normal mechanisms of the human in terms of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems |
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Investigates the abnormal structures and mechanisms in the human body, explains with the information depending on high quality scientific research, evaluates the reason of the diseases regarding in the interaction of the individual with his environment |
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3) |
Gain knowledge about basic and clinical medicine |
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4) |
Apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by the patient management in accordance with the modern medical concept. |
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5) |
Apply basic medical procedures necessary for diagnosis and treatment of diseases |
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6) |
Perform first level treatment for common diseases in the community based on scientific data and by using highly effective methods |
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7) |
Treat patients in emergency situations and transport the patient when needed |
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8) |
Perform preventive medicine and forensic medicine applications |
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9) |
Evaluate the effects of environmental factors on human health |
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10) |
Gain knowledge about the structure and functioning of the National Health System |
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11) |
Advocate for the health promotion, and development of health care services for the benefits of the individuals in the community |
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12) |
Define legal responsibilities and ethical principles |
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13) |
Act in accordance with professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations |
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14) |
Take responsibility for lifelong learning and personal assessment |
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15) |
Organize and attend to scientific meetings and conduct scientific projects |
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16) |
Know at least one common foreign language sufficient to keep up with current medical literature and communicate with peers; and use statistics and computer programmes to evaluate scientific studies |
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