Information Package / Course Catalogue
Nutrition in Athletes
Course Code: BDB419
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 4
Objectives of the Course

To teach the use of basic nutrition principles in athletes, nutritional practices to increase performance, the body composition of athletes, and the nutritional characteristics of athletes in special situations and conditions.

Course Content

Interaction between exercise, health and nutrition, energy and macro-nutrient requirements of athletes, micro-nutrient requirements of athletes, nutrition characteristics of before, during, after competition and training, importance of liquid consumption, ergogenic aids, body composition and weight management, special condition (women, child, vegetarian) nutrition

Name of Lecturer(s)
Ins. Mahmut ÇERİ
Learning Outcomes
1.Comprehend the energy, macro and micro nutrient requirements and hydration practices of athletes.
2.Comprehends, interprets and weight control body composition specific to athletes.
3.Understands nutrition characteristics of athletes before, during, after competition and training
4.Learns the nutritional characteristics of athletes in special conditions.
5.Provides advice on sports nutrition
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Maughan, R.J., Nutrition in Sport, MPG Books LTD, GB, 2001
2.Clark,N., Sports Nutrition Guidebook, (second ed.), Human Kinetics, USA, 1997.
3.Ersoy, G. Nutrition for Exercise and Sports, Damla Printing, Ankara, 2000.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
The relationship between sports and sports nutrition
Week 2 - Theoretical
Anthropometric measurement methods in athletes
Week 3 - Theoretical
Energy and macronutrient requirements in athletes
Week 4 - Theoretical
Micronutrients and hydration requirement in athletes
Week 5 - Theoretical
Nutritional characteristics before, during and after training / competition
Week 6 - Theoretical
Nutritional characteristics before, during and after training / competition
Week 7 - Theoretical
Nutritional characteristics before, during and after training / competition (Quiz)
Week 8 - Theoretical
Nutritional characteristics before, during and after training / competition
Week 9 - Theoretical
Nutritional strategies for athletes in special conditions
Week 10 - Theoretical
Nutrition in special athlete groups
Week 11 - Theoretical
Eating behavior disorders and body weight management in athletes
Week 12 - Theoretical
Different nutritional approaches applied in athletes
Week 13 - Theoretical
Menu planning for athletes
Week 14 - Theoretical
Menu planning for athletes
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory144284
Midterm Examination110111
Final Examination110111
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)106
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026