| 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) |
Defines and interprets the concepts in the field of health and health management. |
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| 2) |
Can specify aim and objectives for organization/institution. Has the ability to transfer them to workers and collegues, to lead people at the workplace and to inspire team spirit. |
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| 3) |
Analyzes the relationship between organization/ institution’s stakeholders and competitors. Executes the related activities effectively. |
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| 4) |
Can evaluate the health legislation, laws and regulations based on these and the recent changes.Can prepare the contracts and present solutions related with them. |
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| 5) |
Has the ability to interpret, analyze, identify the problems and making propositions by using information about health management in her/his decisions, practice and behaviors. |
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| 6) |
Uses the adequate level of English in order to follow sectoral developments, make scientific research, communicate and to sustain business relationships with the second foreign language. |
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| 7) |
Uses the computer programs required by the field and information and communication technologies. |
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| 8) |
Can analyze public health problems, generate solutions according to the needs and accordingly create health education and communication programs. |
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| 9) |
Acts in accordance with the organization/institution, business, social and scientific ethical values. Has the awareness of cultural values and environmental protection, quality, occupational health and safety issues. |
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