bk2122 Sport nutrition

Faculty of Sports Studies
Spring 2017
Extent and Intensity
7/7. 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
doc. Mgr. Michal Kumstát, Ph.D.
Department of Health Promotion – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Health Promotion – Faculty of Sports Studies
Timetable
Fri 24. 2. 13:15–14:45 B11/206, Fri 17. 3. 16:15–17:45 E34/225 - seminární místnost, Fri 7. 4. 8:45–11:00 B11/236
  • Timetable of Seminar Groups:
bk2122/01: Fri 10. 3. 14:00–16:15 E34/225 - seminární místnost, Fri 31. 3. 8:45–10:15 E34/203 - seminární místnost, Fri 28. 4. 12:30–14:00 B11/311, 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
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2013, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020, spring 2021.
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