Information Package / Course Catalogue
| 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 |
The objective of this course is to enable students to determine macro- and micronutrient requirements that vary according to exercise and sport types, develop hydration strategies, evaluate ergogenic aids based on the level of scientific evidence, and design and implement evidence-based nutrition plans and vertical/horizontal periodization (periodization) strategies tailored to athletes in various sports disciplines (amateur/professional).
The course covers: the biochemical and physiological foundations of exercise; energy systems and metabolic pathways during exercise; carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamin, mineral, and fluid requirements in athletes; nutrition strategies before, during, and after exercise; body composition analysis and weight management; nutrition during injury recovery; the impact of popular dietary approaches on athletic performance; ergogenic aids and doping; and the principles of nutrition counseling tailored to different sports disciplines (endurance, strength/power, team sports) and specific groups (children, pregnant women, and vegan athletes).
| Ins. Mahmut ÇERİ |
| 1. | It analyzes the metabolic pathways and energy systems of different types of exercise (aerobic/anaerobic) at the cellular level. |
| 2. | By integrating athletes' anthropometric measurements, biochemical findings, and physical activity levels, it assesses their macro- and micronutrient and fluid requirements in accordance with evidence-based guidelines. |
| 3. | Develops vertical and horizontal nutrition periodization protocols and menu designs tailored to the seasonal needs of the sport (preparation, competition, and recovery phases). |
| 4. | Applies athlete-specific hydration and nutrition strategies in varying environmental conditions (high altitude, hot/cold climates) and special circumstances (injury, travel, veganism). |
| 5. | It critically evaluates the efficacy, safety, and legal status of ergogenic aids and supplements available on the market in light of the scientific literature. |
| 1. | Mountjoy, M., et al. (2023). 2023 International Olympic Committee's (IOC) consensus statement on Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). British Journal of Sports Medicine, 57(17), 1073-1097. |
| 2. | McArdle, W. D., Katch, F. I., & Katch, V. L. (2015). Exercise Physiology: Nutrition, Energy, and Human Performance (8th ed.). |
| 3. | Hargreaves, M., & Spriet, L. L. (2020). Skeletal muscle energy metabolism during exercise. Nature Metabolism, 2(9), 817-828. |
| 4. | Burke, L. M., et al. (2020). Crisis of confidence aversion: Carbohydrate availability flips the switch on performance during simulated race walking. The Journal of Physiology, 598(16), 3439-3465. |
| 5. | World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). (2026). The Prohibited List. |
| Type of Assessment | Count | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 1 | %1 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | %39 |
| Final Examination | 1 | %60 |
| Activities | Count | Preparation | Time | Total Work Load (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture - Theory | 14 | 3 | 2 | 77 |
| Quiz | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Midterm Examination | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Final Examination | 1 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) | 101 | |||
PÇ-1 | PÇ-2 | PÇ-3 | PÇ-4 | PÇ-5 | PÇ-6 | PÇ-7 | PÇ-8 | PÇ-9 | PÇ-10 | |
OÇ-1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | |||||||
OÇ-2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | ||||||
OÇ-3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | |||||
OÇ-4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |||||||
OÇ-5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | ||||||