Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Diet in Sports and Fitness
Course Code
LSPA_593
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jānis Leitis
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suuk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
To acquaint students with scientifically based knowledge in the field of nutrition science related to health-promoting physical activity and sports.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basics of sports physiology and sports biochemistry.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students are able to demonstrate basic knowledge of the science of nutrition and sports nutrition, as well as an understanding of key concepts and regularities.
Skills
1.Students are able to use knowledge to carry out practical tasks, to formulate and analyse information, problems and solutions in the field of nutrition, and to reasonably discuss them.
Competences
1.Students are able to describe and analyse practical problems in the field of nutrition, select the necessary information and use it to solve problems.
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Independent study and analysis of specialised literature; practical tasks and presentation.
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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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Knowledge test
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2.
Examination |
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-
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Preparation and presentation of the Food diary
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3.
Examination |
-
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-
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Cumulative evalutation:
Participation in lectures – 10%, participation in classes, high-quality performance of independent work within the deadlines, demonstration of the acquired knowledge and opinion – 30%;
Seminar I (presentation) – 30%;
Seminar II (test) – 30%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
PART-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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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the course "Nutrition in Sports and Fitness". The basics of nutrition
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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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2
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Topics
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A healthy nutrition. Nutrition guidelines. Energy
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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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2
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Topics
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Carbohydrates
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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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2
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Topics
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Protein
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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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2
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Topics
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Product composition evaluation
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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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2
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Topics
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Product composition evaluation
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
12 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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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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2
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Topics
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Fat
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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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2
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Topics
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Water
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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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2
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Topics
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Nutrition evaluation – nutrition diary analysis
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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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2
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Topics
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Nutrition evaluation – nutrition diary analysis
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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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2
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Topics
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Vitamins
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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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2
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Topics
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Minerals
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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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2
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Topics
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Nutrition during pregnancy and lactation
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Sports and fitness nutrition goals, guidelines
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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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2
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Topics
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Nutrition for physically active people
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Nutritional supplements for sports
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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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2
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Topics
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Knowledge test
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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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2
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Topics
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Knowledge test
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Oral)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Zariņš Z., Neimane L., Bodnieks E. Uztura mācība. 6. izd.; LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, Rīga, 2018 (2015)
Additional Reading
1.
Rubana I.M. Uzturs fiziskā slodzē. RaKa, 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 Practice Manual for Professionals, 5th ed. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2012
Other Information Sources
1.
Pen: Practice-based Evidence in Nutrition http://www.pennutrition.com/index.aspx
2.
The British Dietetic Association https://www.bda.uk.com/
3.
European Food Safety Authority https://www.efsa.europa.eu/
4.
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics http://www.eatrightpro.org/
5.
American College of Sports Medicine http://www.acsm.org/
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American Council on Exercise https://www.acefitness.org/
7.
International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism http://journals.humankinetics.com/IJSNEM
8.
Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition http://www.jissn.com/
9.
The Australian Institute of Sport http://www.ausport.gov.au/ais/nutrition