SBT669 - ERGOGENIC AIDS IN SPORT

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
ERGOGENIC AIDS IN SPORT SBT669 2nd Semester 2 2 3 10
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Project Design/Management
 
Instructor (s)PhD H. Hüsrev Turnagöl 
Course objectiveAim of this course is to enable student to comprehend the effects of some nutritional supplements which can not 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 list and define the effects of supplements according to the proporties of related sport discipline beside athletes daily nutrition.
  2. Student will be able to explain and discuss the factors that effects supplement intake and the usage of supplements to prevent fatique which is depend on exercise and nutritional deficiency.
  3. Student will be able to discuss the interaction among exercise, nutrition and supplementation
  4. Student will be able to discuss the supplement intake beside pre-during-post game nutrition
Course ContentThis course covers the effects of some nutritional supplements which can not be classified as a doping and thought that can help sports performance, except basic applications in sports nutrition. 
ReferencesAntono J, Kalman D, Stout JR et al. (Ed) (2008). Essentials of Sport Nutrition and Supplements. Humana Press.
Williams M., The Ergogenics Edge: Pushing the Limits of Sports Performance, (1998). Human Kinetics.
Wolinsky I, Driskell JA (2004). Nutritional Ergogenic Aids. CRC Pres.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Understanding the Ergogenic Aid Assignment: Ethics, Reliability of the scientific Information-
Week 2Creatine and sports performance
Week 3Hydroxymethylbutyrate (HMB)
Week 4Caffeine
Week 5L-carnitine
Week 6Beta-alanine
Week 7Glutamine
Week 8Midterm
Week 9Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)
Week 10Muscle Mass & Weight Gaining Nutritional Supplements
Week 11Nutritional Supplements for Strength Power Athletes
Week 12Nutritional Supplements for Endurance Athletes
Week 13Weight Loss Nutritional Supplements
Week 14Future Trends: Nutritional Supplements in Sports and Exercise
Week 15Preparation to final exam
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance140
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments410
Presentation210
Project110
Seminar110
Midterms110
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes2350
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes150
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14228
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)148112
Presentation / Seminar Preparation31030
Project13232
Homework assignment4520
Midterms (Study duration)12020
Final Exam (Study duration) 13030
Total Workload52109300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Develops and enhances expertise in movement and sport based on undergraduate competences.    X
2. Possesses necessary technological knowledge in exercise and sport science. X   
3. Understands research methodology in exercise and sport science.    X
4. Applies theoretical and practical knowledge effectively in exercise and sport science.    X
5. Synthesizes information from various fields to develop new analysis, synthesis, and solutions in exercise and sport sciences.    X
6. Plans, conducts, and reports scientific research in exercise and sport sciences.   X 
7. Utilizes technological equipment to solve problems in exercise and sport science. X   
8. Develops and evaluates national/international strategies and policies in exercise and sport.  X  
9. Works independently or as part of a team in exercise and sport sciences.   X 
10. Publishes scientific articles or presents papers in national journals or scientific meetings.   X 
11. Embraces lifelong learning, critically analyzing information in exercise and sport sciences.   X 
12. Reads, analyzes, and conducts evidence-based research in exercise and sport science.    X
13. Critically analyzes and evaluates professional social environment norms and values.   X 
14. Proficient in at least one European language at B2 level. X   
15. Assimilates, evaluates, and communicates variables and data in Exercise and Sport Science, considering relevant social, scientific, and ethical principles.   X 

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