Information Package

Master's of Exercise and Sportive Performance without Thesis

SPS509

ERGOGENIC AIDS IN SPORTS

Course Code
SPS509
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree Without Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Know and understand processes of performance enhancement in sports
  2. Know and understand ergogenic aids in sports
  3. Know and understand bicarbonate loading
  4. Know and understand creatine loading
  5. Know and understand karnitine loading
  6. Know and understand caffeine loading
  7. Know and understand carbohydrate loading
  8. Plan and apply a research in ergogenic aids in sports
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionIncludes evaluation of methods and processes used for improvement of physical performance, learning of bicarbonate, creatin, carbohydrate loading and their effect on performance.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to sports nutrition
2nd Week Ergogenic aids in sports
3rd Week Ergogenic aids in sports
4th Week Bicarbonate loading and its effect on performance
5th Week Creatine loading and its effect on performance
6th Week Caffeine loading and its effect on performance
7th Week Carnitine loading and its effect on performance
8th Week Carbonhydrate loading and its effect on performance
9th Week Fluid intake and its effect on performance
10th Week Nutrition and ergogenic aids in different sports
11th Week Nutrition and ergogenic aids in different sports
12th Week Nutrition and ergogenic aids in different sports
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. Burke, L & Deakin, V. (2006) Clinical Sports Nutrition. McGraw Hill Publishers
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Presentation
  • Report Preparation
  • Project
  • Problem Solving
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 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz 2 10 20
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 65 65
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 55 55
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 2 2
Homework 1 5 5
Total Work Load191
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.36
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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