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Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code: SHM034
Course Name: Sports Nutrition
Semester: Spring
Course Credits:
ECTS
3
Language of instruction: Turkish
Course Condition:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Departmental Elective
Course Level:
Array TR-NQF-HE:Array. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Array EQF-LLL:Array. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator: Öğr. Gör. MELTEM YILMAZ COŞAR
Course Lecturer(s): Meltem YILMAZ COŞAR
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: To teach the basic principles of nutrition, which is an important part of sports performance, nutritional practices to increase performance and ergogenic supports, body composition and nutritional characteristics of athletes with special conditions.
Course Content: Interaction of exercise, nutrition and health, energy and macronutrients of athletes, micronutrients of athletes, nutritional characteristics before, during and after training / competition, importance of fluid consumption, ergogenic aid, body composition and weight control, nutritional characteristics in exercise under different conditions

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Explains the purpose, scope, and assessment methods of the course. Defines the role of sports nutrition in athletic performance.
2) Explains the basic principles of sports nutrition. Discusses the importance of energy balance, dietary diversity, and timing in an athlete’s diet planning.
3) Explains the main methods used to assess body composition. Calculates athletes’ energy requirements and relates them to performance outcomes.
4) Explains carbohydrate, protein, and fat requirements in athletes. Analyzes the roles of macronutrients before and after training sessions.
5) Adjusts macronutrient distribution according to different types of sports. Distinguishes nutritional differences in endurance, strength, and aesthetic sports.
6) Identifies the ergogenic aids used in sports nutrition and understands their purposes of use.

Course Flow Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) O-week Course syllabus
2) Basic Principles of Sports Nutrition PowerPoint presentations prepared by the lecturer
3) Assessment of Body Composition and Energy Calculations PowerPoint presentations prepared by the lecturer
4) Macronutrients in Sports Nutrition PowerPoint presentations prepared by the lecturer
5) Macronutrients in Sports Nutrition PowerPoint presentations prepared by the lecturer
6) Micronutrients in Sports Nutrition PowerPoint presentations prepared by the lecturer
7) Water and Electrolytes in Sports Nutrition & Nutrition During Competition Period PowerPoint presentations prepared by the lecturer
8) Protein Powders, Caffeine PowerPoint presentations prepared by the lecturer
9) Creatine, HMB (β-hydroxy β-methylbutyrate) PowerPoint presentations prepared by the lecturer
10) Carnitine, Beta-Alanine PowerPoint presentations prepared by the lecturer
11) BCAA, Sports Drinks PowerPoint presentations prepared by the lecturer
12) Melatonin, Vitamins D & K2 PowerPoint presentations prepared by the lecturer
13) Current Literature Discussion on Ergogenic Nutritional Supplements Articles published in the last five years obtained from scientific literature databases
13) Current Literature Discussion on Ergogenic Nutritional Supplements Articles published in the last five years obtained from scientific literature databases
14) General Review Course presentations

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: 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.
References: 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 - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

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Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Average 3 Highest
       
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution

Assessment & Grading

Değerlendirme Yöntemleri ve Kriterleri Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Homework Assignments 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities Number of Activities Workload
Course Hours 15 30
Presentations / Seminar 13 26
Final 1 2
Total Workload 58