Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Nutrition and Physical Load
Course Code
SUUK_151
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Public Health
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Māra Kampara
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suuk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
To introduce students with evidence - based information and topicalities of nutrition science in the area of health – enhancing physical activity and sports.
To develop understanding of methods of information acquisition and processing and their analytical evaluation.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of the human anatomy and physiology, basics of nutrition.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Ability to show the basic knowledge characteristic to the most important concepts of the sports nutrition science.
Skills
1.Skills to define and describe information, problems and solutions analytically in the field of sports nutrition and to debate.
Competences
1.Students will be able to obtain, analyse and use information to make decisions and solve problems in the area concerned.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Independent studies and analysis of the scientific literature.
Creating a nutrition advice.
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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-
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2 differentiated tests, attendance, participation = final grade.
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2.
Examination |
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Attendance of lectures/classes – 10%
Participation in seminars, high-quality performance of independent work within the deadlines, demonstration of the acquired knowledge and own opinion – 20%
Preparation and presentation of the recommendations – 35%
Knowledge test – 35%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Hydratation. Alcohol.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Dietary supplements in sport. Substantiation, benefits and risks of their use.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Practical nutritional advice for athletes. Presentation.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Rubana I.M. Uzturs fiziskā slodzē. RaKa, 2010 (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Burke L., Cox G. The Complete Guide to Food for Sports Performance: Peak Nutrition for Your Sport. Allen&Unwin, 2010
2.
Clark N. Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook, 5th ed. Human Kinetics, 2014
3.
Lenham-New S., Shirreffs S. and Stear S., eds. Nutrition Society Textbook : Sport and Exercise Nutrition. Wiley-Blackwell, 2011
4.
Maughan R. J. Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine : IOC Medical Commission Publication, Sports Nutrition; John Wiley & Sons, 2013
5.
Rosenbloom C.A., Coleman E.J. Sports Nutrition: A Handbook for Professionals. 6th Revised edition, 2017.
Other Information Sources
1.
American College of Sports Medicine http://www.acsm.org/
2.
American Council on Exercise https://www.acefitness.org/
3.
International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism http://journals.humankinetics.com/IJSNEM
4.
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition http://www.jissn.com/
5.
The Australian Institute of Sport http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/nutrition