Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Sports Nutrition
Course Code
LSPA_479
Branch of Science
Health sciences; Nutrition
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine; Public Health; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-time (Off site)
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Jānis Leitis
Structure Unit Manager
Uģis Ciematnieks
Structural Unit
Department of Sports Theory
Contacts
LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006
About Study Course
Objective
The acquisition of basic nutritional knowledge can contribute to enhanced athletic performance across a range of physical activities.
Preliminary Knowledge
Biology, Basics of Sports Physiology, basic knowledge in Nutrition training.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Outline general knowledge of the importance of nutrition for different physical loads
Individual work and tests
Presentation on the selected topic
2.Name popular diets and their impact on athletes’ performance
3.Describe the importance of different fluids to physical activity
4.Name key anti-doping principles and the risks and benefits of sport supplements.
5.List different supplements and their potential impact on athletic outcomes.
6.List different nutrition strategies to be used for weight adjustment in physically active people
Skills
1.Knows how to apply nutrient planning to a particular sport
Individual work and tests
Case study presentation
2.Knows how to use official resources to identify banned substances in sport
3.Knows how to apply critical thinking skills to scientific paper analysis
4.Knows how to apply fluid admissions strategies during long periods of physical activity
Competences
1.Able to calculate energy consumption of different sports and choose the appropriate diet
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Case study presentation |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Presentation during class about assigned case study and analysis of own 3 day meal plan ~ 10 – 15 min. |
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2.
Presentation on the selected topic |
20.00% from total grade
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Test
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Prepare a presentation on a topic related to sports nutrition. A list of topics will be provided. Presentation length ~ 10-15 min |
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Examination
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Grade
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1.
Exam |
40.00% from total grade
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10 points
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At the end of the study course, an exam is envisaged, which will test students’ understanding of the course they have taken and allow them to strengthen their acquired knowledge. Exam will be in written or online form |
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2.
Attendance |
20.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Attendance of lectures and active participation in 20% of final assessment |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
1. part
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Lecture
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Off site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the science of sports nutrition
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Introduction to the science of sports nutrition
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Off site
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Study room
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Topics
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The role of nutrients in athletes’ diets
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Off site
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Study room
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The role of nutrients in athletes’ diets
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On site
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The role of nutrients in athletes’ diets
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The role of fluid and various popular diets in athletes’ diets
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The role of fluid and various popular diets in athletes’ diets
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The role of fluid and various popular diets in athletes’ diets
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The role of fluid and various popular diets in athletes’ diets
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Anti-doping issues, risks and benefits of sport supplements in athletes’ diets
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Off site
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Anti-doping issues, risks and benefits of sport supplements in athletes’ diets
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On site
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Topics
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The importance of top sports supplements
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On site
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The importance of top sports supplements
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On site
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Study room
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Topics
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Weight corrections in sports nutrition, acute weight loss methods, eating disorders in sports nutrition
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On site
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Study room
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Weight corrections in sports nutrition, acute weight loss methods, eating disorders in sports nutrition
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On site
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Study room
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Presentations about the case study and your own 3-day meal plan
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On site
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Study room
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Presentations about the case study and your own 3-day meal plan
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On site
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Study room
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Presentations about the case study and your own 3-day meal plan
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
36 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME (OFF SITE)
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to the science of sports 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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The role of nutrients in athletes’ diets
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The role of fluid and various popular diets in athletes’ diets
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Anti-doping issues, risks and benefits of sport supplements in athletes’ diets
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The role of fluid and various popular diets in athletes’ diets
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Anti-doping issues, risks and benefits of sport supplements in athletes’ diets
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The importance of top sports supplements
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Weight corrections in sports nutrition, acute weight loss methods, eating disorders in sports nutrition
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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The importance of top sports supplements
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Presentations about the case study and your own 3-day meal plan
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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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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Presentations about the case study and your own 3-day meal plan
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
18 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 (nav jaunāka izdevuma)Suitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
Louise Burke, Vicki Deakin, Michelle Minehan. Clinical Sports Nutrition. 6th Edition, 2021.Suitable for English stream
2.
Christine Karpinski (Author), Christine A. Rosenbloom. Sports Nutrition: A Handbook for Professionals. 6th Edition, 2017.Suitable for English stream