Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Nutrition for Athletes
Course Code
SUUK_090
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jānis Leitis
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suuk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
This course aims to provide basic nutrition knowledge that can be applied to an athletes training and competition program to promote improved athletic performance. The following are topics that will be discussed during this course:
• Differences in diet for different sports.
• The role of nutritional supplements and their dosage.
• Nutrition planning for the injured athlete.
• Introduction to anti-doping.
• Effects of popular diets among athletes.
• Critical use and analysis of scientific databases.
Preliminary Knowledge
Anatomy, normal and pathological physiology and biochemistry. Basic knowledge of environmental management.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.• Distinguish the specifics of different sports in terms of nutrition; • Perceive the impact of various nutritional supplements on athletic performance; • Recognize the effects of popularized diets on athletic performance; • Comprehend the need for changes in nutrition after sports related injuries.
Skills
1.• Obtain information on substances containing prohibited ingredients quickly; • Choose nutrition planning that is suitable for the respective sport; • Evaluate scientific articles critically.
Competences
1.• Understand the workloads of different sports and the amount of energy required in respect to nutrition.
Assessment
Individual work
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5 – 7 min. long in-class presentation on the chosen topic.
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Examination
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At the end of this course, students will have an exam that will evaluate their knowledge of the topics discussed and their ability to put the knowledge into practice. The written exam will be held at the last practical.
Grading breakdown:
• Lecture attendance and participation will make 30% of the grade;
• Final presentation will make 30% of the grade;
• Exams will make 40% of the grade.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to sports nutrition science
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Auditorium
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Introduction to sports nutrition science
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2
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The role of carbohydrates, vitamins and fats in a sportsman's diet
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Auditorium
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The role of carbohydrates, vitamins and fats in a sportsman's diet
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Application of scientific articles in sports nutrition science
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Application of scientific articles in sports nutrition science
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Independent work – preparation of a presentation using the scientific literature
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Independent work – preparation of a presentation using the scientific literature
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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The role of fluid, various diets and anti-doping in athletes' nutrition
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The role of fluid, various diets and anti-doping in athletes' nutrition
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Nutritional supplements in athletes' diet
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Nutritional supplements in athletes' diet
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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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 sports nutrition science
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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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Topics
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Introduction to sports nutrition science
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Lecture
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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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Topics
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The role of carbohydrates, vitamins and fats in a sportsman's diet
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Lecture
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Location
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Auditorium
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The role of carbohydrates, vitamins and fats in a sportsman's diet
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The role of fluid, various diets and anti-doping in athletes' nutrition
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The role of fluid, various diets and anti-doping in athletes' nutrition
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Auditorium
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Nutritional supplements in athletes' diet
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Nutritional supplements in athletes' diet
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Application of scientific articles in sports nutrition science
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On site
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Auditorium
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Application of scientific articles in sports nutrition science
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On site
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Auditorium
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Independent work – preparation of a presentation using the scientific literature
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On site
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Auditorium
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Independent work – preparation of a presentation using the scientific literature
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On site
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Auditorium
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Auditorium
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Z. Zariņš., L. Neimane. „Uztura mācība”, Rīga, 2021.
2.
The Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine: An IOC Medical Commission Publication, Sports Nutrition. (Volume XIX) by Ronald J. Maughan. Dec 16, 2013
3.
Ārvalstu studentiem/For International students:
4.
The Encyclopaedia of Sports Medicine: An IOC Medical Commission Publication, Sports Nutrition. (Volume XIX) by Ronald J. Maughan. Dec 16, 2013
Additional Reading
1.
Jeukendrup, Asker E., Sport nutrition / Asker Jeukendrup, Michael Gleeson. Third edition. Champaign, IL : Human Kinetics, [2019] xiii, 602 lpp. : diagrammas, ilustrācijas, tabulas ; 28 cm ISBN 9781492529033
2.
Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science, Sports Nutrition, by Ronald J. Maughan and Louise M. Burke. Nov 22, 2002