SPORTS NUTRITION PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
BEY309E	SPORTS NUTRITION	5	3	3	6

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	English
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. HATİCE MERVE BAYRAM
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer DİLARA SERARSLAN YILMAZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	It is aimed to gain knowledge to basic concepts and principles of nutrition and sports, importance and basic principles of sports nutrition, nutrition before and after the competition.
Contents of the Course Unit:	Basic concepts about sports and nutrition, methods of evaluating body composition and energy metabolism in sports. Evaluation of nutritional status in athletes and calculation of daily energy and nutrient needs sports and carbohydrates sports and proteins sports and oils importance of vitamins and minerals in sports sports and water consumption before/during the competition/ nutritional principles and recommendations after ergogenic supports, nutritional principles and recommendations in different sports branches.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the basic concepts of sports and nutrition.
Tell the effects of ergogenic aids on performance.
Interpret the importance of nutrition in sports.
Calculate the energy and nutrient requirement of the athlete.
Explain the importance of nutrients in sports.
Explain nutrition principles related to pre / post competition nutrition.
Arrange suitable programs according to the nutritional needs of the athlete.
Assess the nutritional status of athletes.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature search, Web-based research	Physical Activity and Health	Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
2	Literature search, Web-based research	Sports Nutrition and Sports Dietitian	Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
3	Literature search, Web-based research	Exercise Physiology	Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
4	Literature search, Web-based research	Body Compositions and Measurement Methods	Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
5	Literature search, Web-based research	Nutritional Requirements in Sports (Energy-weight control)	Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
6	Literature search, Web-based research	Nutritional Requirements in Sports (Carbohydrates)	Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
7	Literature search, Web-based research	Nutritional Requirements in Sports (Proteins)	Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature search, Web-based research	Nutritional Requirements in Sports (Fats)	Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
10	Literature search, Web-based research	Hydration in Sports	Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
11	Literature search, Web-based research	Nutritional Requirements in Sports (Vitamins-minerals)	Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
12	Literature search, Web-based research	Ergogenic Aids and Food Supplementation	Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
13	Literature search, Web-based research	Doping in Sports	Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
14	Literature search, Web-based research	Body Types, Eating Disorders in Athletes	Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
15	Literature search, Web-based research	Nutrition in Children, Adolescents, and Vegetarian Athletes	Lecture, Case Study, Problem based learning
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Thomas, D. T., Erdman, K. A., & Burke, L. M. (2016). Position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dietitians of Canada, and the American College of Sports Medicine: nutrition and athletic performance. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 116(3), 501-528.
McArdle, W. D., Katch, F. I., & Katch, V. L. (2006). Essentials of exercise physiology. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Potgieter, S. (2013). Sport nutrition: A review of the latest guidelines for exercise and sport nutrition from the American College of Sport Nutrition, the International Olympic Committee and the International Society for Sports Nutrition. South African journal of clinical nutrition, 26(1), 6-16.
Peeling, P., Binnie, M. J., Goods, P. S., Sim, M., & Burke, L. M. (2018). Evidence-based supplements for the enhancement of athletic performance. International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism, 28(2), 178-187.
Wells, K., Jeacocke, N., Appaneal, R., Smith, H., Vlahovich, N., Burke, L., & Hughes, D. DISORDERED EATING IN HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT POSITION STATEMENT.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Define the theoretical and practical concepts which comprise the required basic professional knowledge related to medicine and science.					4

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Requires the level of nutrition and dietetics, medical and related science and technology defines the concepts of theoretical and applied knowledge-based.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe the advanced level of knowledge and skills in the fields of nutrition and dietetics based on medical and natural sciences,					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognize advanced level of theoretical and practical knowledge related to nutrients and nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition and institutional food service systems				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to provide that unforeseen complex activities faced in the practices in his/her field are carried out.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the advanced knowledge and skills s/he has acquired in his/her field with a critical approach.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Share his/her ideas and solution proposals for problems related to the issues in his/her field with professionals and non-professionals with the support of qualitative and quantitative data.				3

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Discharge the responsibilities, duties and obligations in accordance with the rules and regulations of professional ethics related to nutrition and dietetics				3

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	14	3	42
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	14	3	42
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	14	1	14
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	7	1	7
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	65	0	149