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Nutrition Education in Sports (LSPA_083)

About Study Course

Department: Latvian Academy of Sport Education (LASE)
ECTS:2
Course supervisor:Maija Dzintare
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Sports Trainer
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Health sciences

Objective

To ensure the competence of senior athletic discipline coaches to choose a diet appropriate to the athlete’s age, gender, health condition and sport.

Prerequisites

Prior knowledge in sports biochemistry, foundations of physiology, sports physiology and hygiene is required

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.1. Main macro- and micro nutrients.
2. Dietary supplements and ergogenic aids.
3. Functions and energy value of carbohydrates, proteins, fats.
4. Role of vitamins and minerals.
5. Possibilities of energy consumption and recovery with a diet, importance the balance of calories consumed and restored.

Skills

1.Using the theoretical basics learned in nutrition science and the skills of determining and interpreting nutrition indicators, is able to successfully prepare a menu for different athletic disciplines.
Students can find data independently to perform these tasks.

Competence

1.Students are able to skilfully analyse the results obtained: to determine calories consumed and restored in specific athletic disciplines, compare the importance of different nutrients in endurance and strength trainings.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2024, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Sports science7BachelorLimited choiceMaija Dzintare
Sports science 9BachelorRequiredMaija Dzintare
About Study CourseObjectivePrerequisitesLearning outcomesStudy course planning
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