Nutrition for Athletes

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved

Course Description Version:5.00

Study Course Accepted:09.01.2023 16:30:04

Study Course Information
Course Code:		SUUK_090		LQF level:		Level 7
Credit Points:		2.00		ECTS:		3.00
Branch of Science:		Clinical Medicine; Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation		Target Audience:		Medicine; Rehabilitation; Sports Trainer; Public Health
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:		Jānis Leitis
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:		Department of Sports and Nutrition
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:		Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suukrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		4	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		8
Classes (count)		4	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		8
Total Contact Hours								16
Full-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)		4	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		8
Classes (count)		4	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		8
Total Contact Hours								16
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)		8	Lecture Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Lectures		16
Classes (count)		8	Class Length (academic hours)		2	Total Contact Hours of Classes		16
Total Contact Hours								32
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, normal and pathological physiology and biochemistry. Basic knowledge of environmental management.
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.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction to sports nutrition science			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
2	The role of carbohydrates, vitamins and fats in a sportsman's diet			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
3	The role of fluid, various diets and anti-doping in athletes' nutrition			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
4	Nutritional supplements in athletes' diet			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
5	Application of scientific articles in sports nutrition science			Classes		2.00	auditorium
6	Independent work – preparation of a presentation using the scientific literature			Classes		2.00	auditorium
7	Presentation of the presentations			Classes		2.00	auditorium
8	Exam			Classes		2.00	auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.	Topic			Type of Implementation		Number	Venue
1	Introduction to sports nutrition science			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
2	The role of carbohydrates, vitamins and fats in a sportsman's diet			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
3	The role of fluid, various diets and anti-doping in athletes' nutrition			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
4	Nutritional supplements in athletes' diet			Lectures		2.00	auditorium
5	Application of scientific articles in sports nutrition science			Classes		2.00	auditorium
6	Independent work – preparation of a presentation using the scientific literature			Classes		2.00	auditorium
7	Presentation of the presentations			Classes		2.00	auditorium
8	Exam			Classes		2.00	auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
5 – 7 min. long in-class presentation on the chosen topic.
Assessment Criteria:
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.
Final Examination (Full-Time):		Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):		Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:		• 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:		• Obtain information on substances containing prohibited ingredients quickly; • Choose nutrition planning that is suitable for the respective sport; • Evaluate scientific articles critically.
Competencies:		• Understand the workloads of different sports and the amount of energy required in respect to nutrition.
Bibliography
No.	Reference
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