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Sports Nutrition (LSPA_479)
About Study Course
Department: Department of Sports Theory
ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Jānis Leitis
Study type:Part-time (Off site), Full time
Course level:All levels
Target audience:Medicine; Public Health; Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-time (Off site), Full time
Branch of science:Health sciences; Nutrition
Objective
The acquisition of basic nutritional knowledge can contribute to enhanced athletic performance across a range of physical activities.
Prerequisites
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
Skills
1.Knows how to apply nutrient planning to a particular sport
Competence
1.Able to calculate energy consumption of different sports and choose the appropriate diet
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2026, Spring semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports and education specialist (sports coach) | 2 | All levels | Required | ||
| Sports science | 2 | All levels | Required | ||
| Sports science | 2 | All levels | Required | ||
| Health care sports specialist | 2 | All levels | Required |
