Faculty of Health Sciences · Nutrition and Dietetics · Undergraduate
ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Departmental Elective
Coordinator: Arş. Gör. Dr. Kübra DEMİR
Instructors: Arş. Gör. Dr. Kübra DEMİR
Course Objective
The purpose of this course is to: The importance of exercise, relationship with health and diseases, body composition and measurement techniques, nutrition in various sports, needs of energy, resources and sports nutrition in special situations, nutrition features according to sports branches, specific calculations of nutritional elements to sports and nutritional proposals to Professional sports players.
Course Content
The content of this course is to: The importance of exercise, relationship with health and diseases, body composition and measurement techniques, nutrition in various sports, needs of energy, resources and sports nutrition in special situations, nutrition features according to sports branches, specific calculations of nutritional elements to sports and nutritional proposals to Professional sports players.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Defining the basic information about the relationship of exercise with health and diseases, prevention of diseases and its place in treatment.
- Definition of basic concepts related to physical fitness and nutrition.
- To distinguish the nutrition issues for professional athletes and amateur athletes
- To define the concepts of body composition, list the methods and perform basic calculations.
- Provide adequate nutrition advices for amateur and professional athletes before, during and after the competition on adequate and balanced nutrition.
Core Area Distribution
(72) Health%100
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionBrain StormingCase StudySelf study
Assessment & Evaluation
Testing (Essay / Tests: True-Falls, multiple-choice, short answer, matching)
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 15 | 15 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Importance of Sports Nutrition, History of Sports Nutrition, Duties and Responsibilities of a Sports Dietitian | Fink, H. H., & Mikesky, A. E. (2021). Spor beslenmesi: Pratik uygulamalar (G. Ersoy & G. Eskici, Çev. Ed.; 5. baskı). Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. (Orijinal eserin yayın tarihi 2018) |
| 2 | Basic concepts related to sports, exercise, and physical activity; the relationship between exercise, health, and nutrition. | Fink, H. H., & Mikesky, A. E. (2021). Spor beslenmesi: Pratik uygulamalar (G. Ersoy & G. Eskici, Çev. Ed.; 5. baskı). Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. (Orijinal eserin yayın tarihi 2018) |
| 3 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Energy Systems, Skeletal Muscles, and Exercise. | Fink, H. H., & Mikesky, A. E. (2021). Spor beslenmesi: Pratik uygulamalar (G. Ersoy & G. Eskici, Çev. Ed.; 5. baskı). Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. (Orijinal eserin yayın tarihi 2018) |
| 4 | Calculating Energy Requirements in Athletes | Fink, H. H., & Mikesky, A. E. (2021). Spor beslenmesi: Pratik uygulamalar (G. Ersoy & G. Eskici, Çev. Ed.; 5. baskı). Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. (Orijinal eserin yayın tarihi 2018) |
| 5 | Macro and Micronutrients in Exercise | Fink, H. H., & Mikesky, A. E. (2021). Spor beslenmesi: Pratik uygulamalar (G. Ersoy & G. Eskici, Çev. Ed.; 5. baskı). Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. (Orijinal eserin yayın tarihi 2018) |
| 6 | Fluid Intake and Sports Drinks During Exercise | Fink, H. H., & Mikesky, A. E. (2021). Spor beslenmesi: Pratik uygulamalar (G. Ersoy & G. Eskici, Çev. Ed.; 5. baskı). Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. (Orijinal eserin yayın tarihi 2018) |
| 7 | Strength and Endurance Training and Nutrition | Fink, H. H., & Mikesky, A. E. (2021). Spor beslenmesi: Pratik uygulamalar (G. Ersoy & G. Eskici, Çev. Ed.; 5. baskı). Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. (Orijinal eserin yayın tarihi 2018) |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Midterm Exam |
| 9 | Nutrition Before, During, and After Competition in Athletes | Fink, H. H., & Mikesky, A. E. (2021). Spor beslenmesi: Pratik uygulamalar (G. Ersoy & G. Eskici, Çev. Ed.; 5. baskı). Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. (Orijinal eserin yayın tarihi 2018) |
| 10 | Determining Body Composition and Nutritional Status in Athletes | Fink, H. H., & Mikesky, A. E. (2021). Spor beslenmesi: Pratik uygulamalar (G. Ersoy & G. Eskici, Çev. Ed.; 5. baskı). Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. (Orijinal eserin yayın tarihi 2018) |
| 11 | Weight Management and Menu Planning for Athletes | Fink, H. H., & Mikesky, A. E. (2021). Spor beslenmesi: Pratik uygulamalar (G. Ersoy & G. Eskici, Çev. Ed.; 5. baskı). Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. (Orijinal eserin yayın tarihi 2018) |
| 12 | Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries | Fink, H. H., & Mikesky, A. E. (2021). Spor beslenmesi: Pratik uygulamalar (G. Ersoy & G. Eskici, Çev. Ed.; 5. baskı). Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. (Orijinal eserin yayın tarihi 2018) |
| 13 | Special Cases in Athletes (Female Athlete Triad and Relative Energy Deficiency in Sports, Vegetarian Athletes, etc.) | Fink, H. H., & Mikesky, A. E. (2021). Spor beslenmesi: Pratik uygulamalar (G. Ersoy & G. Eskici, Çev. Ed.; 5. baskı). Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. (Orijinal eserin yayın tarihi 2018) |
| 14 | Ergogenic Aids | Fink, H. H., & Mikesky, A. E. (2021). Spor beslenmesi: Pratik uygulamalar (G. Ersoy & G. Eskici, Çev. Ed.; 5. baskı). Ankara Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri. (Orijinal eserin yayın tarihi 2018) |
| 15 | General Review | General Review |
| 16 | Final Exam | Final Exam |