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Diet in Sports and Fitness

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:3.00
Study Course Accepted:26.08.2024 15:29:38
Study Course Information
Course Code:SUUK_263LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Sports ScienceTarget Audience:Sports Trainer
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Māra Kampara
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Health Psychology and Paedagogy
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 3 Cigorinu Street, suukatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67611559
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)10Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures20
Classes (count)6Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes12
Total Contact Hours32
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)10Lecture Length (academic hours)1Total Contact Hours of Lectures10
Classes (count)6Class Length (academic hours)1Total Contact Hours of Classes6
Total Contact Hours16
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Basics of physiology and biochemistry.
Objective:
To acquaint students with scientifically based knowledge in the field of nutrition science related to health-promoting physical activity and sports.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Introduction to the course. Diet in the healthy lifestyle. Nutrition guidelinesLectures1.00auditorium
2EnerģijaLectures1.00auditorium
3CarbohydratesLectures1.00auditorium
4ProteinsLectures1.00auditorium
5FatsLectures1.00auditorium
6Information on food labels. Analysis of the chosen foodClasses2.00auditorium
7VitaminsLectures1.00auditorium
8MineralsLectures1.00auditorium
9WaterLectures1.00auditorium
10Nutrition for physicalyl active peopleLectures1.00auditorium
11Dietary assessment. Food diary analysisClasses2.00auditorium
12Nutrition during pregnancy and lactationLectures1.00auditorium
13Repetition of the acquired study materialClasses1.00auditorium
14Knowledge testClasses1.00auditorium
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Introduction to the course. Diet in the healthy lifestyle. Nutrition guidelinesLectures1.00auditorium
2EnerģijaLectures1.00auditorium
3CarbohydratesLectures1.00auditorium
4ProteinsLectures1.00auditorium
5FatsLectures1.00auditorium
6Information on food labels. Analysis of the chosen foodClasses2.00auditorium
7VitaminsLectures1.00auditorium
8MineralsLectures1.00auditorium
9WaterLectures1.00auditorium
10Nutrition for physicalyl active peopleLectures1.00auditorium
11Dietary assessment. Food diary analysisClasses2.00auditorium
12Nutrition during pregnancy and lactationLectures1.00auditorium
13Repetition of the acquired study materialClasses1.00auditorium
14Knowledge testClasses1.00auditorium
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Independent study and analysis of specialised literature; practical tasks and presentation.
Assessment Criteria:
Cumulative evalutation: Participation in lectures – 10%, participation in classes, high-quality performance of independent work within the deadlines, demonstration of the acquired knowledge and opinion – 30%; Seminar I (presentation) – 30%; Seminar II (test) – 30%.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Students are able to demonstrate basic knowledge of the science of nutrition and sports nutrition, as well as an understanding of key concepts and regularities.
Skills:Students are able to use knowledge to carry out practical tasks, to formulate and analyse information, problems and solutions in the field of nutrition, and to reasonably discuss them.
Competencies:Students are able to describe and analyse practical problems in the field of nutrition, select the necessary information and use it to solve general problems.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Zariņš Z., Neimane L., Bodnieks E. Uztura mācība. 8. izd.; LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, Rīga, 2021
Additional Reading
1Bean A. The Complete Guide to Sports Nutrition. 9th ed., Bloomsbury, 2022 (8th ed., 2017)
2Daries H. Nutrition for Sport and Exercise. Somerset, NJ, USA: John Wiley & Sons, 2012. Ebook Central (ProQuest)
3Jeukendrup A.E., Gleeson M. Sport Nutrition. 3rd ed. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics; 2019
4Lutz C. A., Mazur E., Litch N. Nutrition and Diet Therapy. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA, USA: F. A. Davis, 2014. Ebook Central (ProQuest)
5Rosenbloom C.A., Coleman E.J. Sports Nutrition. A Practice Manual for Professionals. 5th ed. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 2012. EBSCOhost
Other Information Sources
1Pen: Practice-based Evidence in Nutrition
2The British Dietetic Association
3European Food Safety Authority
4Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
5American College of Sports Medicine
6American Council on Exercise
7International Journal of Sport Nutrition and Exercise Metabolism
8Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
9The Australian Institute of Sport