Sports Science Faculty · Physical Education and Sports Teaching · Undergraduate
ECTS: 3 T+P+L: 2+0+0 Compulsory
Coordinator: Arş. Gör. Esilay KILIÇ
Instructors: Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Canan CEYLAN
Course Objective
This course; essential nutrients; The functions of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals and water in the organism, their effects on physical performance, principles of nutrition before, during and after the competition, teaching of weight control in nutrition and exercise according to age, gender and disease states, the importance of exercise, its relationship with health and diseases, body It aims to learn its composition and measurement techniques, Supporting nutrition and recovery in sports injuries, nutrition in various sports branches, energy needs, sources and nutrition of athletes in special cases, nutritional characteristics according to sports branches, calculation methods of energy and nutrients specific to athletes, nutrition recommendations for professional sports athletes.
Course Content
The importance of exercise, its relationship with health and diseases, body composition and measurement techniques, nutrition for the branch, energy needs, resources and nutrition of athletes in special cases, nutritional characteristics according to sports branches, calculation methods of energy and nutrients specific to athletes, nutritional recommendations for athletes who do professional sports covers.
Required Resources
Paker S. Sporda Beslenme, Onay Ajans, Ankara, 1998 (4. Baskı) Ersoy G. Egzersiz ve Spor Yapanlar için Beslenme, Nobel Yayın Dağıtım, Ankara, 2004 (3. Baskı) Wolinsky I, Driskell JA. Sports Nutrition, CRC Press- Taylor&Francis Group, USA, 2008 Eberle SG. Endurans Sports Nutrition, Human Kinetics, USA, 2000
Course Learning Outcomes
- Can explain and compare the relationship between exercise, nutrition and health.
- Knows the macronutrient requirements of athletes.
- Knows the micronutrient requirements of athletes.
- Can prepare sports nutrition specific to the sports branch.
- During the competition period, the athlete can knowingly apply her/his nutrition.
- Meal planning can be calculated according to the athlete.
- May relate body composition and weight control.
Core Area Distribution
(31) Social and Behavioural Science%10 (72) Health%90
Teaching Methods
ExpressionQuestion-AnswerDiscussionBrain Storming
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) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Midterm | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nutrition and food groups, basal metabolism | Resource books and lecture presentations |
| 2 | Nutrition and energy generation | Resource books and lecture presentations |
| 3 | Sports nutrition and ATP production | Resource books and lecture presentations |
| 4 | Carbohydrates, their functions, exercise and carbohydrates | Resource books and lecture presentations |
| 5 | Glycemic index | Resource books and lecture presentations |
| 6 | Proteins, their functions, exercise and proteins | Resource books and lecture presentations |
| 7 | Fats, saturated and unsaturated fats, trans fats, the importance of fats in athletes | Resource books and lecture presentations |
| 8 | Midterm | - |
| 9 | Minerals, the importance of minerals in athletes | Resource books and lecture presentations |
| 10 | Vitamins, the importance of vitamins in athletes | Resource books and lecture presentations |
| 11 | Water and fluids, dehydration, sports drinks | Resource books and lecture presentations |
| 12 | The importance of nutrients and digestive metabolism in exercise | Resource books and lecture presentations |
| 13 | Digestion and metabolism of carbohydrates, exercise and carbohydrates | Resource books and lecture presentations |
| 14 | Digestion and metabolism of proteins, exercise and proteins | Resource books and lecture presentations |
| 15 | Digestion and metabolism of fats, the importance of fats, vitamins, minerals and liquids | Resource books and lecture presentations |
| 16 | Final Examination | - |