Erciyes University - Info Package

Course unit title	Level of course unit	Course unit code	Type of course unit	Semester of course unit	Local credit	ECTS credit	Syllabus
NUTRITION IN SPORTS	First cycle	BES 307		5	2.00	2.00	Print

Description of course unit

Prerequisites and course requisities	None
Language of instruction	Turkish
Coordinator	Research Assistant Merve ÇAPAŞ
Lecturer(s)	Research Assistant Merve ÇAPAŞ
Teaching assitant(s)	None
Mode of delivery	Face to face Lecture and Discussion
Course objective	To teach the basic principles of nutrition, which are an important part of sport performance, nutrition practices to improve performance,And ergogenic supports, body composition the nutrition characteristics of athletes in special situation
Course description	Learning the principles of nutrition and the effect of nutrition on performance in a special group of athletes

Course contents

1	Introduction to sports nutrition and basic information
2	Macro nutrient requirement in athletes: Carbohydrates
3	Macro nutrient requirement in athletes: Proteins
4	Macro nutrient requirement in athletes: Fats
5	Micro nutrient requirement in athletes: Vitamins
6	Micro nutrient requirement in athletes: Minerals
7	Midterm Exam
8	Water and electrolyte requirements in athletes
9	Energy requirements in athletes
10	Body composition in athletes
11	Menu planning for athletes
12	Weight control in athletes
13	Nutrition in athletes before / during training, during and after training
14	Ergogenic aids in athletes
15	Final exam
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Learning outcomes of the course unit

1	Learns the energy, macro nutrient requirements of the athletes.
2	Learns the micro-nutrient requirements of the athletes.
3	Learn the nutritional features before, during and after the training.
4	Understands the importance of liquid consumption, is in the recommendations.
5	Defines and compares ergogenic aids.
6	Recognize sports-specific body composition, interpretations and weight control.
7	Learns nutritional properties in special situations (women, children, vegetarians.
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*Contribution level of the course unit to the key learning outcomes

1	He/She knows the basic concepts and principles related to his/her field.
2	He/She knows the content production processes in his/her field.
3	He/She follows the technological developments in that field; can use existing technologies.
4	He/She has the ability to identify, interpret and solve vocational problems related to his/her field.
5	He/She knows the historical development process of the field of communication
6	He/She is competent to adapt to teamwork and to produce within time limits.
7	He/She knows and applies the principles of professional ethics
8	He/She has a basic social sciences formation.
9	He/She has knowledge and experience about practices in business life; acts with the awareness of an entrepreneurial and innovative approach
10	He/She is aware of social problems; connects these problems with the field of communication.
11	He/She applies the knowledge about occupational health and safety in his/her own field.
12	He/She has the ability to communicate effectively in at least one foreign language verbally and in writing.
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Number of stars refer to level of contribution from 1 (the least) to 5 (the most)

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and ECTS work load

	Quantity	Time (hour)	Quantity*Time (hour)
Lectures (face to face teaching)	15	1	15
Study hours out of classroom (study before and after the class)	15	1	15
Homework	0	0	0
Presentation / seminar	0	0	0
Quiz	0	0	0
Preparation for midterm exams	1	3	3
Midterm exams	1	1	1
Project (term paper)	0	0	0
Laboratuar	0	0	0
Field study	0	0	0
Preparation for final exam	1	3	3
Final exam	1	1	1
Research	0	0	0
Total work load			38
ECTS			2.00

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluation during semester	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm exam	1	40
Quiz	0	0
Homework	0	0
Semester total		40
Contribution ratio of evaluation during semester to success		40
Contribution ratio of final exam to success		60
General total		100

Recommended and required reading

Textbook	Scientific Articles on Sports Nutrition
Additional references	1. Williams, HM, Nutrition for Fitness (2nd Ed.), Sports Nutrition Guidebook, (second ed.), Human Kinetics, USA, 1997. 3. Williams, RJ, Nutrition in Sport, MPG Books, 5. Ersoy, G. Nutrition for Athletes and Athletes. Journal of Sport and Exercise, Vol. 3, No. 3, , Damla Matbaacılık, Ankara, 2000.

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