190114320 ATHLETES NUTRITION ( 3 Crd.Hrs )

Pre-Requisites : 190112060

This course aims to introduce students to proper concepts and a deep understanding of the concept of nutrition. The vocabulary of this course includes studying basic nutrients (carbohydrates, fats, proteins) and understanding their components, caloric values of foods, nutritional requirements for athletes, pre- and post-competition meals, vitamins and minerals and their role in performance, physical activity, energy balance, and estimates of energy needs for basal metabolism and physical activities.