Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Biochemistry
Course Code
LSPA_478
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Public and environmental health; Sport Pedagogy; Theory and History of Sports
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Business Management; Pedagogy; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Maija Dzintare
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
To gain an understanding of the chemical composition of the human body: the biological functions of biocompounds – carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids. To gain an understanding of metabolism – the biochemical foundations of life processes, emphasizing the main energy sources of the organism and substances involved in energy production, as well as the dynamics of energetic and plastic processes during physical exertion; to acquire skills in determining and interpreting individual analysis data.
Preliminary Knowledge
Secondary or specialized secondary education, including natural science subjects: biology, anatomy, physics, inorganic and organic chemistry.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students acquire knowledge and critical understanding of the chemical composition of the human body and the chemical foundations of life processes.
2.Knows and understands the chemical construction and biological functions of biocompounds – carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids, knows the body’s main sources of energy.
3.Students understand the dynamics of biochemical processes in the body during intense physical loads of different types, as well as during the recovery period, know the biochemical justification and methods for developing strength, speed and endurance, the training characteristics of children and adolescents.
Skills
1.Students will be able to analyze and interpret literature on sports biochemistry in specific sports, be able to analyze specific loads according to reactions that provide energy, and know what energy sources they consume.
Competences
1.Students will be able to assess the role of biochemical compounds in building body structure and ensuring functions.
2.Knowing the biochemical basis will allow you to plan the duration of the load and recovery so that the workout has maximum effect.
3.Students will be able to analyse the results obtained: assess key blood biochemical indicators (lactate concentration, pH), compare with the normal at rest and fatigue, or literature data, indicate possible causes for deviation of biochemical parameters from the normal.
Assessment
Individual work
|
Title
|
% from total grade
|
Grade
|
|---|---|---|
|
1.
Studying literature and preparing for examinations |
-
|
-
|
Examination
|
Title
|
% from total grade
|
Grade
|
|---|---|---|
|
1.
Test for Lectures 1-2 |
5.00% from total grade
|
10 points
|
|
Chemical composition of the organism, functional groups of organic compounds. pH, buffer systems, properties of the organism's dispersed systems, colloidal solutions. |
||
|
2.
Test for Lecture 3 |
5.00% from total grade
|
10 points
|
|
Diffusion, osmosis. Classification of carbohydrates, their chemical properties and role in the body. |
||
|
3.
Test 3 for Lecture 4 |
5.00% from total grade
|
10 points
|
|
Classification of lipids, chemical properties and role of fats, phospholipids and steroids in the body. |
||
|
4.
Test for Lectures 5-6 |
5.00% from total grade
|
10 points
|
|
Biological significance of proteins, amino acids, peptide formation and hydrolysis. Protein structure levels, classification of complex proteins. Enzymes, their structure, function, classification. |
||
|
5.
Test for Lecture 7 |
5.00% from total grade
|
10 points
|
|
Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), structure and role in the body. Adenosine triphosphate (ATF). |
||
|
6.
Test for Lectures 8-9 |
5.00% from total grade
|
10 points
|
|
Metabolism. Energy metabolism. Protein metabolism. Protein digestion. Protein biosynthesis, ribosomes, folding. Protein metabolism. Nitrogen balance in the body. Amino acid transamination, urea cycle, nitrogen excretion. |
||
|
7.
Test for Lectures 10-11 |
5.00% from total grade
|
10 points
|
|
Carbohydrate metabolism. Carbohydrate digestion, glucose transport proteins. Glycogen metabolism. Carbohydrate metabolism. Biological oxidation. Glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, Krebs cycle, respiratory chain. |
||
|
8.
Tests for Lecture 12 |
5.00% from total grade
|
10 points
|
|
Lipid metabolism. Fat digestion, lipid transport in the blood, beta-oxidation of fatty acids. |
||
|
9.
Test for Lectures 13-14 |
5.00% from total grade
|
10 points
|
|
Sports biochemistry. Chemical composition of muscles, muscle fiber contraction mechanism. Energetics of muscle activity, adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP resynthesis. |
||
|
10.
Test for Lectures 15-17 |
5.00% from total grade
|
10 points
|
|
Dynamics of biochemical processes in the body during intensive physical work of various nature. Work intensity zones. Biochemical abnormalities that cause fatigue. Biochemical basis of recovery processes. Fast, slow recovery, supercompensation. Biochemical basis for the increase in physical qualities - strength, speed and endurance - with regular training. Peculiarities of training children. |
||
|
11.
Exam on all course topics |
50.00% from total grade
|
10 points
|
|
All course topics |
||
Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
1st part
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Chemical composition of the organism. Functional groups of organic compounds.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
pH, buffer systems. Properties of dispersed systems of organisms. Colloidal solutions.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Diffusion, osmosis. Classification of carbohydrates, their chemical properties and role in the body.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Lipid classification, chemical properties and role of fats, phospholipids and steroids in the body.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biological significance of proteins, proteinogenic amino acids, peptide formation and hydrolysis.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Levels of protein structure, classification of complex proteins. Enzymes, their structure, function, classification.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), their structure and role in the body. Adenosine triphosphate (ATF).
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Metabolism. Energy exchange. Protein exchange. Protein digestion. Protein biosynthesis, ribosomes, folding.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Protein metabolism. Nitrogen balance in the body. Amino acid transamination, urea cycle, nitrogen excretion.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Carbohydrate metabolism. Carbohydrate digestion, glucose transport proteins. Glycogen metabolism.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Carbohydrate metabolism. Biological oxidation. Glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, Krebs cycle, respiratory chain.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Lipid metabolism. Fat digestion, lipid transport in the blood, beta-oxidation of fatty acids.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Sports biochemistry. Chemical composition of muscles, mechanism of muscle fiber contraction.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Energetics of muscle activity, adenosine triphosphate (ATF). ATP resynthesis.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Dynamics of biochemical processes in the body during intense physical work of various nature. Work intensity zones.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biochemical abnormalities that cause fatigue. Biochemical basis of recovery processes. Fast, slow recovery, supercompensation.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biochemical basis for the increase in physical characteristics – strength, speed and endurance – through regular training. Peculiarities of training children.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
34 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
1st part
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Chemical composition of the organism. Functional groups of organic compounds.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
pH, buffer systems. Properties of dispersed systems of organisms. Colloidal solutions.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Diffusion, osmosis. Classification of carbohydrates, their chemical properties and role in the body.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Lipid classification, chemical properties and role of fats, phospholipids and steroids in the body.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Biological significance of proteins, proteinogenic amino acids, peptide formation and hydrolysis.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Levels of protein structure, classification of complex proteins. Enzymes, their structure, function, classification.
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA), their structure and role in the body. Adenosine triphosphate (ATF).
|
-
Lecture
|
Modality
|
Location
|
Contact hours
|
|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
|
2
|
Topics
|
Metabolism. Energy exchange. Protein exchange. Protein digestion. Protein biosynthesis, ribosomes, folding.
|
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Dzintare, M. 2019. Muskuļu darba enerģijas avoti dažāda ilguma un intensitātes fiziskās slodzēs. Mācību metodiskais līdzeklis LSPA studentiem. Rīga, LSPA.
2.
MacLaren, D., Morton, J. 2024. Biochemistry for Sport and Exercise Metabolism, 2nd ed. WileySuitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Tupling, A. R., Tiidus, P. M., Vandenboom, R., Houston M. E. 2025. Biochemistry Primer for Exercise Science, 5th ed., Human kineticsSuitable for English stream