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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Graduates acquire profound knowledge about the basic theories of psychology and gain the ability to use this equipment effectively on the field |
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With the readings and discussions included in the department courses, our students graduate as individuals who can think critically, question and express their opinion in the professional and social fields. |
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Graduates gain a strong background in research and practice with the methodology education they receive. |
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Since thirty percent of the courses are taught in English, our graduates acquire a proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English. |
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Students graduate as individuals who are able to follow and willing to contribute to the developments in the field. |
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Students will graduate with the awareness of the ethical concerns that are crucial to have while working in the field and in academia. |
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