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Sports Biochemistry
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:6.00
Study Course Accepted:01.11.2024 09:18:37
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | LSPA_047 | LQF level: | Level 6 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 1.33 | ECTS: | 2.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Sports Science | Target Audience: | Sports Trainer | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Maija Dzintare | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE) | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | LSPA, Brīvības gatve 333, Riga, LV-1006 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 6 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 12 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 5 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 10 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 22 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 2 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 4 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 2 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 4 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 8 | ||||||||
| Part-Time - Semester No.2 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 1 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 2 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 1 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 2 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 4 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | The knowledge acquired at LASE in the 1st year of studies in Human anatomy, foundations of physiology and biochemistry. | ||||||||
| Objective: | To provide knowledge and critical understanding of the chemical foundations of life processes in the human body, as well as the dynamics of energy and plastic processes during physical loads; to master the skills to determine and interpret data of individual analyses. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Metabolism of proteins. Energy exchange. Biological oxidation. | Lectures | 3.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | other | |||||||
| 2 | Metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 1.00 | other | |||||||
| 3 | Sports biochemistry. Chemical composition of muscles and energy of activity (ATP, ATP resynthesis). Dynamics of biochemical processes in the body when performing intensive physical work of different types. Biochemical justification of fatigue and recovery processes. Biochemical justification of the increase in physical properties – strength, speed and endurance in case of regular training. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||||
| 4 | Sports biochemistry. Chemical composition of muscles and energy of activity (ATP, ATP resynthesis). Dynamics of biochemical processes in the body when performing intensive physical work of different types. Biochemical justification of fatigue and recovery processes. Biochemical justification of the increase in physical properties – strength, speed and endurance in case of regular training. | Classes | 1.00 | other | |||||
| Topic Layout (Part-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | Metabolism of proteins. Energy exchange. Biological oxidation. | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 0.25 | other | |||||||
| 2 | Metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| Classes | 0.25 | other | |||||||
| 3 | Sports biochemistry. Chemical composition of muscles and energy of activity (ATP, ATP resynthesis). Dynamics of biochemical processes in the body when performing intensive physical work of different types. Biochemical justification of fatigue and recovery processes. Biochemical justification of the increase in physical properties – strength, speed and endurance in case of regular training. | Classes | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Sports biochemistry. Chemical composition of muscles and energy of activity (ATP, ATP resynthesis). Dynamics of biochemical processes in the body when performing intensive physical work of different types. Biochemical justification of fatigue and recovery processes. Biochemical justification of the increase in physical properties – strength, speed and endurance in case of regular training. | Classes | 0.50 | other | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | To prepare for test works on topics: 1) metabolism and energy exchange, metabolism of proteins, peculiarities of growing body; 2) metabolism of fats and carbohydrates; 3) chemical composition of muscle and energy of activity, dynamics of biochemical processes in the body when performing intensive physical work of different types. Biochemical justification of fatigue and recovery processes. Biochemical justification of the increase in physical properties – strength, speed and endurance in case of regular training. Study of literature. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | Knowledge, skills and competences of students in biochemistry are assessed in 3 test works in a 10-point grading system on three blocks of topics: (1) metabolism and energy exchange, metabolism of proteins, peculiarities of growing body; 2) metabolism of fats and carbohydrates; 3) chemical composition of muscle and energy of activity, dynamics of biochemical processes in the body when performing intensive physical work of different types. Biochemical justification of fatigue and recovery processes. Biochemical justification of the increase in physical properties – strength, speed and endurance in case of regular training). Students’ knowledge and competencies are assessed on a quantitative basis – all 3 electronic test works provided for in the course must be successfully completed by answering multiple choice questions, receiving an assessment in each of them, which is calculated by software, of not less than 4 points. Failing grades (below 4) must be improved. The final assessment on a 10-point scale is provided based on the obtained sum of points. Assessment of learning outcomes: 1. Metabolism of proteins. Energy exchange. Biological oxidation. 2. Metabolism of carbohydrates and fats. 3. Sports biochemistry. Chemical composition of muscles and energy of activity (ATP, ATP resynthesis). Dynamics of biochemical processes in the body when performing intensive physical work of different types. Biochemical justification of fatigue. Biochemical processes during the recovery period. Biochemical justification of the increase in physical properties – strength, speed and endurance in case of regular training. The total assessment is summative. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | 1. Dynamics of biochemical processes in the human body and their correlations, biochemical peculiarities of the body of children and adolescents. 2. Changes in biochemical processes in the body during intensive physical loads of different types and in the period of recovery. 3. Biochemical justification and methods for the development of physical properties, taking into account age-specific peculiarities. | ||||||||
| Skills: | Will be able to analyse and interpret literature on sports biochemistry in certain athletic disciplines. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | 1. Knowing the biochemical basis, to plan the duration of the load and recovery so that the workout gives the maximum effect. 2. Ability to analyse and interpret literature on sports biochemistry in certain athletic disciplines. | ||||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Dzintare M. Muskuļu darba enerģijas avoti dažāda ilguma un intensitātes slodzēs. Mācību metodiskais līdzeklis LSPA studentiem. LSPA, 2019. | ||||||||
| 2 | Ūdre V. Vispārējā un sporta bioķīmija I un II d. Māc. grāmata LSPA studentiem. Rīga, 1999. (akceptējams izdevums) | ||||||||
| 3 | MacLaren D. and Morton J. Biochemistry for Sport and Exercise Metabolism, Hoboken. 2nd ed. Wiley-Blackwell, 2024. | ||||||||
| 4 | Ārvalstu studentiem/For international students: | ||||||||
| 5 | MacLaren D. and Morton J. Biochemistry for Sport and Exercise Metabolism, Hoboken. 2nd ed. Wiley-Blackwell, 2024. | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Pontaga I., Ūdre V. Bērnu un pusaudžu fizisko spēju attīstīšanas bioloģiskais pamatojums. Bērnu un pusaudžu trenera rokasgrāmata (Galv. redaktors J.Žīdens). Latvijas Treneru tālākizglītības centrs. Rīga, 2008. 54. – 69. lpp. | ||||||||
| Other Information Sources | |||||||||
| 1 | Maughan R.J. and Gleeson M. The Biochemical Basis of Sports Performance. 2nd ed. Oxford, Oxford University Press, 2010. | ||||||||
| 2 | Tiidus, P., A. R. Tupling and M. Houston. Biochemistry Primer for Exercise Science. 4th ed. Ilinois, Human Kinetics, 2012. | ||||||||
