Sport Nutrition

Course Information
TitleΔιατροφή Ασκούμενων / Sport Nutrition
CodeΙΑ0801
FacultyPhysical Education and Sport Science
SchoolPhysical Education and Sport Science (Serres)
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter/Spring
CommonNo
StatusActive
Course ID600016294

Programme of Study: UPS of School of Physical Education and Sports Science in Serres (2014)

Registered students: 17
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSTheoretical ElectiveWinter/Spring-3

Class Information
Academic Year2021 – 2022
Class PeriodSpring
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours2
Class ID
600205764
Course Type 2021
Skills Development
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
Required Courses
  • ΙΑ2400 Nutrition
Learning Outcomes
The objective aim of the course is to educate the students concerning the important relationship between nutrition and exercise On successful completion of this course students will be able to: Understand the basic principles of sports nutrition Get informed about the role of nutritional support in athletic performance and its influence in training induced adaptations Understand the mechanism of action of nutrients in athletic performance
General Competences
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Work in teams
  • Work in an interdisciplinary team
Course Content (Syllabus)
Introduction to nutrition and exercise Energy production during exercise Regulation of protein and amino acids metabolism Carbohydrate metabolism during exercise. The role of CHO intake during exercise Carbo-loading Fluid balance during exercise: hydration, dehydration, hypohydration, rehydration Metabolism and nutritional needs of micronutrients. The role of vitamins and minerals to improve athletic performance Hyponatremia, rehydration and sports drinks Ergogenic supplements Nutrition-Exercise and weight loss Eating disorders in sports Nutritional needs of children and adolescents’ trainees
Keywords
Nutrition, physical activity, sports
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
  • Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures401.5
Reading Assigment200.8
Written assigments180.7
Total783
Student Assessment
Description
Written exam of the theory (80% of the total grade) which includes: • Multiple choice questions • Short answer question During the semester, and on scheduled dates, students are invited to participate in two mid-term formative assessments with multiple choice questions and short answers. The results of the evaluation contribute to a percentage of 20% in the final grade. Also, they present to the class an individual work related to the content of the course (10% in the final grade).
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
McArdle, W. D. (2017). Διατροφή στην Άσκηση και τη Σωματική Δραστηριότητα. (ΚΩΔ.ΒΙΒΛΙΟΥ:68373291) Εκδ. Broken Hill Publishers LTD. Διατροφή και Υγεία, Ευρωστία, Αθλητική Απόδοση (ΚΩΔ ΒΙΒΛ: 13256441) Williams M. BROKEN HILL PUBLISHERS LTD Έκδοση: 2003 ΘΕΣ/ΝΙΚΗ
Additional bibliography for study
C Bouchard, P.T. Katzmanrzyk (Επ. Επιμέλεια: Φ Μαυροβουνιώτης) Φυσική Δραστηριότητα και Παχυσαρκία, Εκδ Δίσιγμα 2020 Καφετζόπουλος, Ν. (2018). Πρακτικός Οδηγός Αθλητικής Διατροφής. Εκδ. Παρισιάνου. Maughan, R. J., & Burke, L. M. (2006). Αθλητική διατροφή. Εκδ. Broken Hill Publishers LTD.
Last Update
11-07-2022