SPOR009 Nutrition İn SportsIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs MedicineGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
Medicine
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code: SPOR009
Course Name: Nutrition İn Sports
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 4
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: University Elective
Course Level:
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:First Cycle EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Prof. Dr. LALE ORTA
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

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

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) To be able to define the importance of Sports Nutrition Doping and Ergogenic Aid
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
1) To be able to evaluate the relationship between other systems
2) To be able to question the physiopathological findings related to the subject
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
1) To be able to analyze the general principles of the subject
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Definition of nutrition, its importance, adequate and balanced nutrition The relationship between nutrition, health and performance
2) Energy systems (Anaerobic, Aerobic)
3) Carbohydrates, carbohydrate intake before, during and after exercise
4) Protein requirement, deficiency, excess, its place in sports nutrition
5) Functions of fats, their place in sports nutrition
6) Vitamin requirement, excess, Fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins, Antioxidant vitamins, Place in sports nutrition
7) Functions of minerals, daily requirements, place in sports nutrition
8) Midterm Exams
9) Water, its importance, fluid requirement, Dehydration, Content, amount and time of water to be given to the athlete
10) Muscle glycogen loading and supersaturation Effect of fat diets on endurance performance, Tea coffee alcohol
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
12) Ergogenic aid, definition, importance, Nutritional ergogenic aids, Place in athlete performance
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
14) Doping, definition, history, harms, Doping classification, Drugs, Doping methods, Some drugs related to restriction

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: • Ersoy, G. (2006). Sporcu Beslenmesi, 1. Baskı, Sinem Matbaacılık: Ankara.
References: • Ersoy, G. (2006). Sporcu Beslenmesi, 1. Baskı, Sinem Matbaacılık: Ankara.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) Describe the basic structure, development and normal mechanisms of the human in terms of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems
2) 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
3) Gain knowledge about basic and clinical medicine
4) Apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by the patient management in accordance with the modern medical concept.
5) Apply basic medical procedures necessary for diagnosis and treatment of diseases
6) Perform first level treatment for common diseases in the community based on scientific data and by using highly effective methods
7) Treat patients in emergency situations and transport the patient when needed
8) Perform preventive medicine and forensic medicine applications
9) Evaluate the effects of environmental factors on human health
10) Gain knowledge about the structure and functioning of the National Health System
11) Advocate for the health promotion, and development of health care services for the benefits of the individuals in the community
12) Define legal responsibilities and ethical principles
13) Act in accordance with professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations
14) Take responsibility for lifelong learning and personal assessment
15) Organize and attend to scientific meetings and conduct scientific projects
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

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Describe the basic structure, development and normal mechanisms of the human in terms of molecules, cells, tissues, organs and systems
2) 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
3) Gain knowledge about basic and clinical medicine
4) Apply the knowledge, skills and attitudes required by the patient management in accordance with the modern medical concept.
5) Apply basic medical procedures necessary for diagnosis and treatment of diseases
6) Perform first level treatment for common diseases in the community based on scientific data and by using highly effective methods
7) Treat patients in emergency situations and transport the patient when needed
8) Perform preventive medicine and forensic medicine applications
9) Evaluate the effects of environmental factors on human health
10) Gain knowledge about the structure and functioning of the National Health System
11) Advocate for the health promotion, and development of health care services for the benefits of the individuals in the community
12) Define legal responsibilities and ethical principles
13) Act in accordance with professional values, ethical principles and legal regulations
14) Take responsibility for lifelong learning and personal assessment
15) Organize and attend to scientific meetings and conduct scientific projects
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

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Brainstorming/ Six tihnking hats
Lesson
Reading
Homework
Report Writing

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Homework

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 13 39
Midterms 1 1
Final 1 1
Total Workload 41