| 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) |
Graduates have the knowledge of attaining scientific knowledge in the field, monitoring, evaluating and applying current literature. |
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| 2) |
Graduates provide preventive health education for individual, family and community by using the information obtained in health field. |
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| 3) |
Graduates take responsibility as individuals and team members to solve complex and unforeseen problems encountered in the field of practice. |
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| 5) |
Graduates evaluates advanced knowledge and skills in the field of health with a critical approach. |
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| 6) |
Graduates transfer information and solution proposal for problems to people and institutions concerned about health field in written and verbally; listen to the thoughts, expectations and expectations of the people and institutions concerned. |
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| 7) |
Graduates become a role model for colleagues and society through Professional identity. |
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| 8) |
Graduates are competent enough to understand the anatomy, physiological functions and behavior of healthy individuals and/or the patients; it is empowering to understand the relationship between the individual's health and the physical and social environment. |
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| 9) |
As an individual, he acts in accordance with laws, regulations, legislation and professional codes of ethics regarding his duties, rights and responsibilities. |
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| 10) |
Cooperate with persons from related disciplines and act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of data collection, interpretation, application and announcement of results related to the health field. |
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