Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Sports Biochemistry
Course Code
LSPA_047
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
2.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Maija Dzintare
Structure Unit Manager
Diāna Laipniece
Structural Unit
Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge and critical understanding of the chemical foundations of life processes in the human body, as well as the dynamics of energy and plastic processes during physical loads; to master the skills to determine and interpret data of individual analyses.
Preliminary Knowledge
The knowledge acquired at LASE in the 1st year of studies in Human anatomy, foundations of physiology and biochemistry.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.1. Dynamics of biochemical processes in the human body and their correlations, biochemical peculiarities of the body of children and adolescents. 2. Changes in biochemical processes in the body during intensive physical loads of different types and in the period of recovery. 3. Biochemical justification and methods for the development of physical properties, taking into account age-specific peculiarities.
Skills
1.Will be able to analyse and interpret literature on sports biochemistry in certain athletic disciplines.
Competences
1.1. Knowing the biochemical basis, to plan the duration of the load and recovery so that the workout gives the maximum effect. 2. Ability to analyse and interpret literature on sports biochemistry in certain athletic disciplines.
Assessment
Individual work
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To prepare for test works on topics: 1) metabolism and energy exchange, metabolism of proteins, peculiarities of growing body; 2) metabolism of fats and carbohydrates; 3) chemical composition of muscle and energy of activity, dynamics of biochemical processes in the body when performing intensive physical work of different types. Biochemical justification of fatigue and recovery processes. Biochemical justification of the increase in physical properties – strength, speed and endurance in case of regular training.
Study of literature.
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Examination
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Knowledge, skills and competences of students in biochemistry are assessed in 3 test works in a 10-point grading system on three blocks of topics: (1) metabolism and energy exchange, metabolism of proteins, peculiarities of growing body; 2) metabolism of fats and carbohydrates; 3) chemical composition of muscle and energy of activity, dynamics of biochemical processes in the body when performing intensive physical work of different types. Biochemical justification of fatigue and recovery processes. Biochemical justification of the increase in physical properties – strength, speed and endurance in case of regular training).
Students’ knowledge and competencies are assessed on a quantitative basis – all 3 electronic test works provided for in the course must be successfully completed by answering multiple choice questions, receiving an assessment in each of them, which is calculated by software, of not less than 4 points. Failing grades (below 4) must be improved.
The final assessment on a 10-point scale is provided based on the obtained sum of points.
Assessment of learning outcomes:
1. Metabolism of proteins. Energy exchange. Biological oxidation.
2. Metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.
3. Sports biochemistry. Chemical composition of muscles and energy of activity (ATP, ATP resynthesis). Dynamics of biochemical processes in the body when performing intensive physical work of different types. Biochemical justification of fatigue. Biochemical processes during the recovery period. Biochemical justification of the increase in physical properties – strength, speed and endurance in case of regular training.
The total assessment is summative.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Metabolism of proteins. Energy exchange. Biological oxidation.
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Metabolism of proteins. Energy exchange. Biological oxidation.
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Metabolism of proteins. Energy exchange. Biological oxidation.
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Metabolism of proteins. Energy exchange. Biological oxidation.
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Metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.
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Metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.
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Metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.
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Auditorium
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Sports biochemistry. Chemical composition of muscles and energy of activity (ATP, ATP resynthesis).
Dynamics of biochemical processes in the body when performing intensive physical work of different types. Biochemical justification of fatigue and recovery processes. Biochemical justification of the increase in physical properties – strength, speed and endurance in case of regular training.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Sports biochemistry. Chemical composition of muscles and energy of activity (ATP, ATP resynthesis).
Dynamics of biochemical processes in the body when performing intensive physical work of different types. Biochemical justification of fatigue and recovery processes. Biochemical justification of the increase in physical properties – strength, speed and endurance in case of regular training.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Sports biochemistry. Chemical composition of muscles and energy of activity (ATP, ATP resynthesis).
Dynamics of biochemical processes in the body when performing intensive physical work of different types. Biochemical justification of fatigue and recovery processes. Biochemical justification of the increase in physical properties – strength, speed and endurance in case of regular training.
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Topics
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Sports biochemistry. Chemical composition of muscles and energy of activity (ATP, ATP resynthesis).
Dynamics of biochemical processes in the body when performing intensive physical work of different types. Biochemical justification of fatigue and recovery processes. Biochemical justification of the increase in physical properties – strength, speed and endurance in case of regular training.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
2.00
Contact hours:
22 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Metabolism of proteins. Energy exchange. Biological oxidation.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Metabolism of proteins. Energy exchange. Biological oxidation.
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Auditorium
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Metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
8 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Sports biochemistry. Chemical composition of muscles and energy of activity (ATP, ATP resynthesis).
Dynamics of biochemical processes in the body when performing intensive physical work of different types. Biochemical justification of fatigue and recovery processes. Biochemical justification of the increase in physical properties – strength, speed and endurance in case of regular training.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Sports biochemistry. Chemical composition of muscles and energy of activity (ATP, ATP resynthesis).
Dynamics of biochemical processes in the body when performing intensive physical work of different types. Biochemical justification of fatigue and recovery processes. Biochemical justification of the increase in physical properties – strength, speed and endurance in case of regular training.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Contact hours:
4 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Dzintare M. Muskuļu darba enerģijas avoti dažāda ilguma un intensitātes slodzēs. Mācību metodiskais līdzeklis LSPA studentiem. LSPA, 2019.
2.
Ūdre V. Vispārējā un sporta bioķīmija I un II d. Māc. grāmata LSPA studentiem. Rīga, 1999. (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
MacLaren D. and Morton J. Biochemistry for Sport and Exercise Metabolism, Hoboken. 2nd ed. Wiley-Blackwell, 2024.
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Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students:
5.
MacLaren D. and Morton J. Biochemistry for Sport and Exercise Metabolism, Hoboken. 2nd ed. Wiley-Blackwell, 2024.
Additional Reading
1.
Pontaga I., Ūdre V. Bērnu un pusaudžu fizisko spēju attīstīšanas bioloģiskais pamatojums. Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata (Galv. redaktors J.Žīdens). Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. Rīga, 2008. 54. – 69. lpp.
Other Information Sources
1.
Maughan R.J. and Gleeson M. The Biochemical Basis of Sports Performance. 2nd ed. Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2010.
2.
Tiidus, P., A. R. Tupling and M. Houston. Biochemistry Primer for Exercise Science. 4th ed. Ilinois, Human Kinetics, 2012.