INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 6 QF-EHEA: First Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP0013 Healthy Nutrition in Exercise Spring 3 0 3 4
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: English
Type of course: GE-Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: E-Learning
Course Coordinator : Assist. Prof. İLAYDA ÖZTÜRK ALTUNCEVAHİR
Course Objectives: To learn exercise-specific nutrition approaches that determine the nutritional needs of exercisers, increase performance, and prevent injury and disease risks

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Students who successfully complete this course;

1) Learn basic concepts about nutrition
2) Learn the energy and macronutrient requirements of exercisers
3) Learn the micronutrient requirements of exercisers
4) Understand the importance of fluid consumption

Course Content

The interaction between exercise, nutrition, and health, energy and macronutrients, nutritional characteristics before, during, and after exercise, the importance of fluid consumption, ergogenic aid, body composition and weight control, nutritional characteristics during exercise under different conditions

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Introduction to the Course
2) Basic concepts related to Exercise and Nutrition
3) Energy Metabolism
4) What is carbohydrate? Importance of carbohydrates in exercise
5) Carbohydrate requirements in exercise and other topics
6) What is protein? Importance of proteins in exercise
7) Protein requirements in exercise and protein supplements
8) Midterm Exam
9) What is fat? Importance of fats in exercise
10) What is vitamin? Importance of fat-soluble vitamins in exercise
11) Importance of water-soluble vitamins in exercise
12) What is a mineral? Importance of minerals in exercise
13) Importance of Fluid Consumption in Exercise
14) Evaluation of the course

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: COLEMAN, E.; ROSENBLOOM, C. 2012. Sports Nutrition : A Practice Manual for Professionals. Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics; 5 edition
References: Jäger, R., Kerksick, C. M., Campbell, B. I., Cribb, P. J., Wells, S. D., Skwiat, T. M., ... & Smith-Ryan, A. E. (2017). International society of sports nutrition position stand: protein and exercise. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 14(1), 1-25.
Maughan, R. J., Burke, L. M., Dvorak, J., Larson-Meyer, D. E., Peeling, P., Phillips, S. M., ... & Meeusen, R. (2018). IOC consensus statement: dietary supplements and the high-performance athlete. International journal of sport nutrition and exercise metabolism, 28(2), 104-125.
Thomas, D. T., Erdman, K. A., & Burke, L. M. (2016). American College of Sports Medicine Joint Position Statement. Nutrition and Athletic Performance. Medicine and science in sports and exercise, 48(3), 543-568.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 13 3 39
Study Hours Out of Class 13 5 65
Midterms 1 2 2
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 108

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Build up a body of knowledge in mathematics, science and industrial engineering subjects; use theoretical and applied information in these areas to model and solve complex engineering problems.
2) Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems; select and apply proper analysis and modeling methods for this purpose.
3) Design a complex system, process, device or product under realistic constraints and conditions, in such a way as to meet the desired result; apply modern design methods for this purpose. The ability to apply modern design methods to meet this objective.
4) Devise, select, and use modern techniques and tools needed for solving complex problems in industrial engineering practice; employ information technologies effectively.
5) Design and conduct experiments, collect data, analyze and interpret results for investigating the complex problems specific to industrial engineering.
6) Cooperate efficiently in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams; and show self-reliance when working independently.
7) Demonstrate effective communication skills in both oral and written English and Turkish. Writing and understanding reports, preparing design and production reports, making effective presentations, giving and receiving clear and understandable instructions.
8) Recognize the need for lifelong learning; show ability to access information, to follow developments in science and technology, and to continuously educate him/herself. 4
9) Develop an awareness of professional and ethical responsibility, and behaving accordingly. Information about the standards used in engineering applications. 3
10) Know business life practices such as project management, risk management, and change management; develop an awareness of entrepreneurship, innovation, and sustainable development. 4
11) Know contemporary issues and the global and societal effects of modern age engineering practices on health, environment, and safety; recognize the legal consequences of engineering solutions. 4
12) Develop effective and efficient managerial skills.