Information Package / Course Catalogue
Biochemistry of Exercise
Course Code: BYK623
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

To learn the basic nutrient sources of amino acids, fats and carbohydrates in the human body, metabolism and energy acquisition, changes in the functioning of metabolism during exercise and energy use, muscle biochemistry and changes in muscle biochemistry

Course Content

The basic biochemical concepts to exercise and power paths. Carbohydrate degradation pathways for mild and severe exercise, degradation pathways of lipids and proteins, severe exercise-induced free radicals and their elimination, oxidative phosphorylation. Environmental and metabolic conditions that affect training and performance.

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