Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Athlete's Nutrition
Course Code
SUUK_270
Branch of Science
Health sciences
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services; Sports Trainer
LQF
Level 6
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, spk@rsu.lv, +371 67611559
About Study Course
Objective
To learn the basic knowledge of nutrition, which would contribute to the growth of sports results under various types of physical loads;
Develop an understanding of athletes' nutrition depending on age, gender, physical characteristics and other related factors;
Gain insight into anti-doping issues.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic knowledge in nutrition, physiology and biochemistry.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.• Describes and compares nutrition for different physical activities; • Names the effect of nutritional supplements on sports results; • Outlines the athlete's nutrition depending on age, gender, physical characteristics and other related factors.
Skills
1.• Calculates and prepares a nutrition plan appropriate for the type of sport; • Obtains information about preparations that contain substances prohibited in sports; • Differentiates the nutritional needs of athletes in different age groups.
Competences
1.• Understands the loads of different sports, the required amount of energy provided by nutrition; • Orients himself and knows where to find information about prohibited substances in sports; • Adapts the nutritional strategy to physical activities for different age groups.
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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Preparation of presentations;
Athlete case studies.
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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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At the end of the study course, there is an exam that will test the students' understanding of the course and will allow them to consolidate the acquired knowledge.
The final assessment consists of:
• Lecture attendance - 20% (involvement in the lecture process, creating discussions and participating in tests);
• Presentation - 20% (according to an optional topic related to sports nutrition, a presentation will be made as an independent work, which will be presented during the lesson);
• Case analysis - 20% (students are assigned a unique case (case study), where within the framework of independent work, using the acquired knowledge, they have to answer the questions and prepare a menu);
• Exam - 40% (consists of two parts, the test part and the practical part).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-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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4
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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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4
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Topics
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The importance of carbohydrates, proteins and fats in aerobic and anaerobic exercise
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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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4
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Topics
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The importance of liquids and specific diets in the nutrition of athletes
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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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4
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Topics
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Importance of anti-doping in athletes' nutrition; the importance of vitamins, minerals and sports nutritional supplements in the diet of athletes
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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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4
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Topics
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Discussion of the course learned in lectures; selection of presentation topics
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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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4
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Topics
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Independent work: preparing a presentation using scientific literature
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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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4
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Topics
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Presentation of the chosen topic; case study
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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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4
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Topics
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Presentation of the assigned case study
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
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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|---|---|---|
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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The importance of carbohydrates, proteins and fats in aerobic and anaerobic exercise
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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The importance of liquids and specific diets in the nutrition of athletes
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Importance of anti-doping in athletes' nutrition; the importance of vitamins, minerals and sports nutritional supplements in the diet of athletes
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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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|---|---|---|
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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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Discussion of the course learned in lectures; selection of presentation topics
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
|
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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Independent work: preparing a presentation using scientific literature
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
|
Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
|
On site
|
Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Presentation of the chosen topic; case study
|
-
Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Presentation of the assigned case study
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Zariņš, Neimane, Bodnieks, Šantare, Šmite, Lazdiņa, u.c. Uztura mācība. (Astotais, pārstrādātais un papildinātais izdevums. ed.). Latvijas Universitāte. Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2021.
Additional Reading
1.
Clark, N. (2019). Nancy Clark's sports nutrition guidebook. Human Kinetics.
2.
Karpinski, C., & Rosenbloom, C. A. (2017). Sports nutrition: a handbook for professionals. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.