Sports Science Faculty · Sport Management · Undergraduate
Course Objective
The aim is to teach athletes' energy, macromolecule, and fluid requirements, nutritional principles for different sports, ergogenic aids and their effects, and athlete-specific menu planning principles before, during, and after exercise.
Course Content
Information is provided on exercise physiology, muscle biochemistry, carbohydrate, protein, and fat requirements, the importance of hydration, ergogenic aids, nutritional characteristics according to sports, and the female athlete triad.
Required Resources
Maughan, R.J., Nutrition in Sport, MPG Books LTD, GB, 2001
Clark,N., Sports Nutrition Guidebook, (second ed.), Human Kinetics, USA, 1997
Williams, H.M., Nutrition for Fitness and Sport, Brown Benchmark, USA, 1995
Howley, E., Frank, B.D, Health and Fitness Instructor?s Handbook, third ed Human Kinetics, USA, 1997.
Ersoy, G. Egzersiz ve Spor Yapanlar için Beslenme, Damla Matbaacılık, Ankara, 2000
Course Learning Outcomes
- Learns energy systems in athletes.
- Knows the need for macromolecules in athletes and their effects on performance.
- Describes the importance of microminerals and hydration in athletes
- Define ergogenic aids. Explain the differences between ergogenic aids.
- Can plan the athlete's nutrition before, during and after the competition.
- Knows the characteristics of nutrition specific to sports branches.
Core Area Distribution
Teaching Methods
Assessment & Evaluation
ECTS / Workload
| Activity | Quantity | Duration (h) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Duration (Including Exam Week) | 16 | 2 | 32 |
| Out of Class Study Period | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Midterm | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Quiz | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assignment | 1 | 45 | 45 |
| Practice | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Final | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Course Schedule
| Week | Subject | Preparation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exercise, nutrition and health interaction | Egzersiz ve Spor Yapanlar İçin Beslenme Prof. Dr. Gülgün Ersoy NOBEL YAYIN DAĞITIM |
| 2 | Energy and macro nutrient requirements of the athletes | Egzersiz ve Spor Yapanlar İçin Beslenme Prof. Dr. Gülgün Ersoy NOBEL YAYIN DAĞITIM |
| 3 | Energy and macro nutrient requirements of the athletes | Egzersiz ve Spor Yapanlar İçin Beslenme Prof. Dr. Gülgün Ersoy NOBEL YAYIN DAĞITIM |
| 4 | Energy and micro nutrient requirements of the athletes | Egzersiz ve Spor Yapanlar İçin Beslenme Prof. Dr. Gülgün Ersoy NOBEL YAYIN DAĞITIM |
| 5 | Energy and micro nutrient requirements of the athletes | Egzersiz ve Spor Yapanlar İçin Beslenme Prof. Dr. Gülgün Ersoy NOBEL YAYIN DAĞITIM |
| 6 | The importance of fluid consumption in sports | Egzersiz ve Spor Yapanlar İçin Beslenme Prof. Dr. Gülgün Ersoy NOBEL YAYIN DAĞITIM |
| 7 | Nutritional features before, during and after training | Egzersiz ve Spor Yapanlar İçin Beslenme Prof. Dr. Gülgün Ersoy NOBEL YAYIN DAĞITIM |
| 8 | Ara Sınav | Ara Sınav |
| 9 | Nutritional features before, during and after training | Egzersiz ve Spor Yapanlar İçin Beslenme Prof. Dr. Gülgün Ersoy NOBEL YAYIN DAĞITIM |
| 10 | Ergogenic support | Egzersiz ve Spor Yapanlar İçin Beslenme Prof. Dr. Gülgün Ersoy NOBEL YAYIN DAĞITIM |
| 11 | Ergogenic support | Egzersiz ve Spor Yapanlar İçin Beslenme Prof. Dr. Gülgün Ersoy NOBEL YAYIN DAĞITIM |
| 12 | Body composition and weight control | Egzersiz ve Spor Yapanlar İçin Beslenme Prof. Dr. Gülgün Ersoy NOBEL YAYIN DAĞITIM |
| 13 | Body composition and weight control | Egzersiz ve Spor Yapanlar İçin Beslenme Prof. Dr. Gülgün Ersoy NOBEL YAYIN DAĞITIM |
| 14 | Nutritional properties in exercise in different conditions | Egzersiz ve Spor Yapanlar İçin Beslenme Prof. Dr. Gülgün Ersoy NOBEL YAYIN DAĞITIM |
| 15 | Nutritional properties in exercise in different conditions | Egzersiz ve Spor Yapanlar İçin Beslenme Prof. Dr. Gülgün Ersoy NOBEL YAYIN DAĞITIM |
| 16 | Final Sınavı | Final Sınavı |