SEP613 - ERGOGENIC AIDS and PERFORMANCE

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)		 Application
(hours/week)		 Credit ECTS
ERGOGENIC AIDS and PERFORMANCE SEP613 1st Semester 3 0 3 5
Prequisites
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Question and Answer
Drill and Practice
Case Study
Project Design/Management
 
Instructor (s)Program Staffs  
Course objectiveAim of this course is to enable student to comprehend the effects of some nutritional supplements which cannot be classified as a doping and thought that can help sports performance, except basic applications in sports nutrition. 
Learning outcomes
  1. Student will be able to, ? Define the sport-specific supplements and their characteristics which could be used to support athletes? nutrition, ? Discuss the importance of supplements in prevention of fatigue, ? Discuss the interaction among exercise, nutrition and supplementation. ? Discuss the supplement intake beside pre-during-post game nutrition
Course ContentThis course covers the effects of some nutritional supplements which cannot be classified as a doping and thought that can help sports performance, except basic applications in sports nutrition.  
References6. Antono J, Kalman D, Stout JR et al. (Ed) (2008). Essentials of Sport Nutrition and Supplements. Humana Press.
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8. Williams M. (1998). The Ergogenics Edge: Pushing the Limits of Sports Performance. Human Kinetics.
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Wolinsky I, Driskell JA (2004). Nutritional Ergogenic Aids. CRC Pres.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Ergogenic aids and their contribution to the performance, their classification and the importance of psychological ergogenic aids
Week 2Ergogenic aids and their placebo effect
Week 3Caffeine usage and performance
Week 4Beta-alanine, buffering capacity with sodium bicarbonate and performance
Week 5Carbohydrate intake and mental fatigue
Week 6Effects of sport and energy drinks on athletes? concentration and exercise performance
Week 7Tyrosine and cognitive performance
Week 8Effects of amino acids on physical, mental and physiological activities
Week 9Midterm Exam
Week 10Supplement usage for sport motivation
Week 11Chronic creatine usage and bipolar depression
Week 12Effect of continuous L-carnitine usage on brain energy metabolism and performance
Week 13Tryptophan usage as an ergogenic aid to the athletes who suffer from anorexia nervosa
Week 14Silybin consumption and depression in athletes
Week 15Stimulants and psychological counselling
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments415
Presentation215
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms110
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes150
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 3 42
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14456
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment2510
Midterms (Study duration)11010
Final Exam (Study duration) 13030
Total Workload3252148

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Based on undergraduate level competencies, has an up to date and contemporary knowledge to develop and deepen the ability and skills as an expert and specialist in Sport and Exercise Psychology.   X 
2. Evaluates the accuracy of scientific and current knowledge specific to the field of Sport and Exercise Psychology and comprehends the interaction between Sport and Exercise Psychology with other disciplines which related to this kind of knowledge.    X
3. Has the knowledge in research methodology in Sport and Exercise Psychology   X 
4. Has the competency to apply the theoretical and practical information gained as an expert in Sport and Exercise Psychology?     
5. Acts in compliance with legislation, professional values and ethical principles in the formation of knowledge related to Sport and Exercise Psychology.     
6. Has the competency to plan and apply scientific research, and put the assimilated information in to a report in Sport and Exercise Psychology.     
7. Has the competency to solve the problems by employing the technological equipment and devices related to Sport and Exercise Psychology.     
8. Develops national/international strategy, politics, and application plans, and examines and evaluates the quality processes related to the field of Sport and Exercise Psychology.     
9. Has the competency to conduct work independently and/or in a working team in Sport and Exercise Psychology.   X 
10. Has the competency to publish a scientific article which related to Sport and Exercise Psychology in a national journal or present a scientific paper in a scientific meeting   X 
11. Adopts lifelong learning principles and has the ability to analyze and evaluate critically the information available in the field of Sport and Exercise Psychology     
12. Has the competency to read and analyze a scientific article in Sport and Exercise Psychology, and to carry out and conduct evidenced based research in the concerned professional field.   X 
13. Has the competency to critically analyze, develop, and evaluate the norms and values related to the working social environment professionally     
14. Present a scientific paper in an international meetings on sports and exercise psychology.      
15. Has the competency to assimilate, collect, record, evaluate, discuss, and announce the variables and data in Sport and Exercise Psychology, and in the process follows the related social, scientific, and ethical sets and values accordingly     

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest