Syllabus
Unit I
Unit I- Athletes and their Nutritional Requirement 11 Hrs
Athletics- Definition, classification. National and international organizations. Athletics vs nutrition.
Children and adolescent athletes- Growth and development, Nutritional issues commonly faced; Eating habits and addiction; Nutritional requirements for growth and training.
Female athletes- Vulnerability to nutrition assault and insufficiency; Differences in fuel or nutrient utilisation among female athletes; Female athletic triad (FAT) including eating disorder, menstrual irregularity and poor bone mineral density; Dietary guidelines and suggestions for FAT.
Male Athletes -Dietary recommendations for male athletes.
Vegetarian athletes- Classification; Nutritional status and dietary considerations; Nutritional gaps currently identified and suitable dietary modification for fueling during training, competitions and traveling.
Unit II
Nutrition for Special groups and Sports injuries 11Hrs
The Paralympic Athlete- Athletes with physical or intellectual impairments. Eating difficulties and behaviours observed in some athletes with impairments. Paralympic athletes and nutritional demands- Dietary intakes and potential issues. Sport injury and rehabilitation- Type of injury and rehabilitation required, Physiological and metabolic changes during injury and rehabilitation. Eating habits commonly followed during an injury. Overweight among injured athletes. Role of nutrition and dietary guidelines in recovery from an injury.
Unit III
Dietary supplements & Ergogenic Aids for Athletes 11Hrs
Dietary supplement for athletes. Significance of nutritional supplements complementing nutrient-dense diets. Macronutrient Supplements. Protein supplements- Whey, casein, egg albumen, soy protein, pea protein & other vegan proteins, protein bars, protein shakes, amino acid supplements. Carbohydrate Supplements- Carbo loading, Sports Drinks, Bars and Gels. Fat supplements- Omega fatty acids and fish oils. Vitamin, minerals and antioxidants supplements.
Ergogenic aids for Athletes- Definition and Classifications. Metabolite and Botanical Ergogenic Supplements- Wheat germ oil, beetroot, green tea extract, phytosterols, bio flavonoids, herbal testosterone-booster, beta-alanine.
Unit IV
Athletes with Nutrition related disorders 12Hrs
Nutritional disorders among athletes- Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease- Problems of athletes with type 1 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Physical activity prescription for athletes with type 1 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Acute effects of exercise in athletes with Type 1 diabetes and cardiovascular disease; Medical nutrition therapy for athletes with type-1 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Athletes with gastrointestinal disorders, osteoporosis, anaemia, food related adverse reactions (FRAR). Medical nutrition therapy during nutritional disorders.
Objectives and Outcomes
Pre-requisite: Health and fitness knowledge, practice.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the dietary recommendations for athletes
- Acquire knowledge on dietary supplements & ergogenic aids for athletes
- Gain scientific knowledge on medical nutrition therapy for nutritional disorders among athletes
Course Outcomes:
CO1: Understand the Nutritional Requirement for Athletes
CO2: Gain knowledge on the Nutrition for Special groups and Sports injuries
CO3: Acquire knowledge on significance dietary supplements & ergogenic aids for athletes
CO4: Gain scientific knowledge athletes with nutrition related disorders
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Evaluation Pattern
Evaluation Pattern:
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Assessment
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External
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Periodical 1 (P1)+P2/Midterm
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*Continuous Assessment (CA)
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End Semester
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*CA – Can be Quizzes, Assignment, Projects, and Reports, and Seminar
