Information Package

Master's of Exercise and Sportive Performance with Thesis

SPS513

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, NUTRITION AND WEIGHT CONTROL

Course Code
SPS513
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know and understand basic nutrition principles
  2. Understand relationship between physical activity and nutrition
  3. Know and understand hypokinetic diseases
  4. Know and understand nutritional diseases
  5. Understand and analyze weight control through exercise and nutrition
  6. Plan and apply a research related with physical activity, nutrition and weight control
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionBasic nutrition principles, relationship between nutrition and physical activity, weight control through the help of nutrition and
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Basic nutrition principles
2nd Week Basic nutrition principles
3rd Week Effects of physical activity on organism
4th Week Effects of physical activity on organism
5th Week Hypokinetic diseases
6th Week Nutritional diseases
7th Week Fluid intake before, during and after physical activity
8th Week Nutrition before, during and after physical activity
9th Week Physical activity and ergogenic aids
10th Week Physical activity and weight control
11th Week Nutrition and weight control
12th Week Exercise prescription for weight control
13th Week Presentations
14th Week Presentations
Recommended or Required Reading1. Burke, L. (2007) Practical Sports Nutrition. Human Kinetics, Champaign:IL
2. Rosenbloom, CA (2000) Sports Nutrition. The American Dietetic Association Chicago:IL
3. Hardman, AE & Stensel, DJ (2003) Physical Activity and Health. Routledge, Taylor and Francis

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Practice
  • Project
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 30
Project 1 30
Total(%) 60
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 60
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 40
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 2 2 4
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 65 65
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 2 40 80
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework
Total Work Load193
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.43
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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