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MEDICINE
Bachelor TR-NQF-HE: Level 7 QF-EHEA: Second Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 7

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
GEP0013 Healthy Nutrition in Exercise Fall
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) Integrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired from basic and clinical medical sciences, behavioral sciences and social sciences, and uses them in health service delivery. 1
2) In patient management, shows a biopsychosocial approach that takes into account the socio-demographic and sociocultural background of the individual, regardless of language, religion, race and gender. 5
3) In the provision of health services, prioritizes the protection and development of the health of individuals and society. 2
4) Taking into account the individual, societal, social and environmental factors affecting health; does the necessary work to maintain and improve the state of health. 2
5) By recognizing the characteristics, needs and expectations of the target audience, provides health education to healthy/sick individuals and their relatives and other healthcare professionals. 2
6) Shows a safe, rational and effective approach in health service delivery, prevention, diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes.
7) Performs invasive and/or non-invasive procedures in diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes in a safe and effective way for the patient. 2
8) Provides health services by considering patient and employee health and safety. 2
9) In the provision of health services, takes into account the changes in the physical and socioeconomic environment on a regional and global scale, as well as the changes in the individual characteristics and behaviors of the people who apply to it. 2
10) Takes good medical practice into account while carrying out his/her profession. 2
11) Fulfills its duties and obligations within the framework of ethical principles, rights and legal responsibilities required by its profession. 2
12) Demonstrates decisive behavior in providing high-quality health care, taking into account the integrity of the patient. 2
13) Evaluates his/her performance in his/her professional practice by considering his/her emotions and cognitive characteristics. 2
14) Advocates improving the provision of health services by considering the concepts of social reliability and social responsibility for the protection and development of public health. 2
15) Can plan and carry out service delivery, training and consultancy processes related to individual and community health in cooperation with all components for the protection and development of health. 2
16) Evaluates the impact of health policies and practices on individual and community health indicators and advocates increasing the quality of health services. 1
17) The physician attaches importance to the protection of his/her own physical, mental and social health, and does what is necessary for this 2
18) Shows exemplary behavior and leads the healthcare team during service delivery. 2
19) Uses resources cost-effectively, for the benefit of society and in accordance with the legislation, in the planning, implementation and evaluation processes of health services in the health institution he/she is the manager of.
20) Establishes positive communication within the health team it serves and assumes different team roles when necessary.
21) Is aware of the duties and responsibilities of the health workers in the health team and acts accordingly.
22) In the professional practices, works in harmony and effectively with the colleagues and other professional groups.
23) Communicates effectively with patients, their relatives, healthcare professionals, other professional groups, institutions and organizations.
24) Communicates effectively with individuals and groups that require a special approach and have different socio-cultural characteristics.
25) In the diagnosis, treatment, follow-up and rehabilitation processes, shows a patient-centered approach that associates the patient with the decision-making mechanisms.
26) Plans and implements scientific research, when necessary, for the population it serves, and uses the results and/or the results of other research for the benefit of the society.
27) Reaches and critically evaluates current literature knowledge about his/her profession.
28) Applies the principles of evidence-based medicine in clinical decision making.
29) Uses information technologies to increase the effectiveness of its work on health care, research and education.
30) Effectively manages individual work processes and career development.
31) Demonstrates skills in acquiring and evaluating new knowledge, integrating it with existing knowledge, applying it to professional situations and adapting to changing conditions throughout professional life.
32) Selects the right learning resources to improve the quality of the health service it offers, organizes its own learning process