bp2122 Sport nutrition

Faculty of Sports Studies
Spring 2015
Extent and Intensity
1/1. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Ing. Iva Hrnčiříková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
doc. Mgr. Michal Kumstát, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Ing. Iva Hrnčiříková, Ph.D.
Department of Health Promotion – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Health Promotion – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable
Wed 18. 2. 8:10–9:10 B11/311, Wed 25. 2. 8:10–9:10 B11/311, Wed 4. 3. 8:10–9:10 B11/311, Wed 11. 3. 8:10–9:10 B11/311, Wed 18. 3. 8:10–9:10 B11/311, Wed 25. 3. 8:10–9:10 B11/311, Wed 1. 4. 8:10–9:10 B11/311, Wed 8. 4. 8:10–9:10 B11/311, Wed 15. 4. 8:10–9:10 B11/311, Wed 22. 4. 8:10–9:10 B11/311
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
bp2122/1: Thu 19. 2. 10:30–11:30 C15/207, Thu 26. 2. 10:30–11:30 C15/207, Thu 5. 3. 10:30–11:30 C15/207, Thu 12. 3. 10:30–11:30 C15/207, Thu 19. 3. 10:30–11:30 C15/207, Thu 26. 3. 10:30–11:30 C15/207, Thu 2. 4. 10:30–11:30 C15/207, Thu 9. 4. 10:30–11:30 C15/207, Thu 16. 4. 10:30–11:30 C15/207, Thu 23. 4. 10:30–11:30 C15/207, M. Kumstát
bp2122/2: Wed 18. 2. 10:30–11:30 B11/236, Wed 25. 2. 10:30–11:30 B11/236, Wed 4. 3. 10:30–11:30 B11/236, Wed 11. 3. 10:30–11:30 B11/236, Wed 18. 3. 10:30–11:30 B11/236, Wed 25. 3. 10:30–11:30 B11/236, Wed 1. 4. 10:30–11:30 B11/236, Wed 8. 4. 10:30–11:30 B11/236, Wed 15. 4. 10:30–11:30 B11/236, Wed 22. 4. 10:30–11:30 B11/236, M. Kumstát
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
Students of the course will be able to understand the problems of sports nutrition. After completing the course, they can apply basic knowledge of nutrition in various sports disciplines. Based on the acquired knowledge they can properly assess and make corrections of the nutritional needs of athletes.
Syllabus
  • Overview of sports nutrition (basics, terminology)
  • Nutrition issues in preparation for competition and training, during exercise and for recovery after training and competition
  • Hydration strategies pre, during and post competition and training; dehydration in sport
  • Nutrition issues in an endurance athlete - the role of carbohydrates
  • Nutrition in a strength athlete - the role of protein
  • Sport specific nutrition (team sports, winter sports, etc.)
  • Application of nutritional supplements in sports environment; the role of ergogenic aids
  • Specific health issues related to sports nutrition; nutrition for special populations: children and the aging athlete
Literature
    recommended literature
  • CLARK, Nancy. Sportovní výživa. 3., dopl. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2014, 392 s. ISBN 9788024746555. info
  • BENARDOT, Dan. Advanced sports nutrition. 2nd ed. Champaign, Ill.: Human Kinetics, 2012, xii, 411. ISBN 9781450401616. info
  • BURKE, Louise. Practical sports nutrition. Champaign: Human Kinetics, 2007, xi, 531. ISBN 9780736046954. info
Teaching methods
Students prepare case studies for seminars.
Assessment methods
- case study presentation - written test (4 open questions) - oral exam
Language of instruction
Czech
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2016, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, spring 2021.
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